As filmmakers, artists and residents of Hollywood and the Greater Los Angeles Area, we hereby boycott LA Film School as a result of it's actions to close or otherwise impede the Sunday Farmers Market. The market is a local institution providing valuable, sustainable resources to the community. The market has been more than just a gathering point at which local farmers provide affordable and healthy food, it is a rare example of community and use of public space in a city that can otherwise feel alienating and antiseptic. LAFS' efforts to 'modify the footprint' of the market are absurd. LAFS has ample parking and access to it. By LAFS own admission, the school is in fact closed on Sunday. There is no reason for LAFS to work against the community with it's actions. As producers, media workers & production company owners we represent a unique voice against LAFS, for it is our community who
provides employment opportunities for LAFS students & grads,
potential instructors or guest lecturers, potential donations of
equipment and services. LAFS is taking dramatic measures to work
against a neighborhood resource. Until LAFS reverses it's actions in true support of the neighborhood and the farmers, we as Filmmakers withhold our support of LAFS.
The persistence of this school in their current course of action remains a significant concern for our neighborhood. I have received many messages from local residents and fellow professionals detailing how this market serves as an essential anchor for our community. We are currently evaluating the most effective ways to communicate our collective position directly to the administration.
December 10, 2010
The momentum behind this boycott demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting our community spaces from unnecessary encroachment. It is encouraging to see so many industry colleagues align in defense of the farmers market. We will continue to press for a resolution that respects the neighborhood.
3 Comments
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Mark Shaw
15 years ago
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Ridiculous to shut down a community staple just for some parking spots they dont even need on a sunday. get real LAFS.
J
Jason Walsh
15 years ago
Featured
Grew up going to this market. It is part of the heart of hollywood. Stop trying to kill it for a few extra parking spaces smh.
S
Sarah Cole
15 years ago
Featured
This market is the only reason I can get decent produce in this part of town. Leave it alone!
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As filmmakers, artists and residents of Hollywood and the Greater Los Angeles Area, we hereby boycott LA Film School as a result of it's actions to close or otherwise impede the Sunday Farmers Market. The market is a local institution providing valuable, sustainable resources to the community. The market has been more than just a gathering point at which local farmers provide affordable and healthy food, it is a rare example of community and use of public space in a city that can otherwise feel alienating and antiseptic. LAFS' efforts to 'modify the footprint' of the market are absurd. LAFS has ample parking and access to it. By LAFS own admission, the school is in fact closed on Sunday. There is no reason for LAFS to work against the community with it's actions. As producers, media workers & production company owners we represent a unique voice against LAFS, for it is our community who
provides employment opportunities for LAFS students & grads,
potential instructors or guest lecturers, potential donations of
equipment and services. LAFS is taking dramatic measures to work
against a neighborhood resource. Until LAFS reverses it's actions in true support of the neighborhood and the farmers, we as Filmmakers withhold our support of LAFS.
The persistence of this school in their current course of action remains a significant concern for our neighborhood. I have received many messages from local residents and fellow professionals detailing how this market serves as an essential anchor for our community. We are currently evaluating the most effective ways to communicate our collective position directly to the administration.
December 10, 2010
The momentum behind this boycott demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting our community spaces from unnecessary encroachment. It is encouraging to see so many industry colleagues align in defense of the farmers market. We will continue to press for a resolution that respects the neighborhood.
3 Comments
M
Mark Shaw
15 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to shut down a community staple just for some parking spots they dont even need on a sunday. get real LAFS.
J
Jason Walsh
15 years ago
Featured
Grew up going to this market. It is part of the heart of hollywood. Stop trying to kill it for a few extra parking spaces smh.
S
Sarah Cole
15 years ago
Featured
This market is the only reason I can get decent produce in this part of town. Leave it alone!
Ridiculous to shut down a community staple just for some parking spots they dont even need on a sunday. get real LAFS.