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Boston Globe
26-05-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Organ designer makes art on a major scale
C.B. Fisk Pipe organ designer Charles Nazarian points out a rose window in his scale model of an organ he designed for Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, Florida. (John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff.) John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Advertisement Where to find him : Age : 73 Originally from : Watertown Lives in : Gloucester, in a nineteenth-century oxen barn he converted into a house. Making a living : In addition to his work at Fisk, Nazarian is an architectural designer of period homes and president of the A selection of organ pipes lie in a drawer in the storage room at C.B. Fisk, Inc. (John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff.) John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Studio : Opus 166's scale model fills a corner of his small, shared office at Fisk. Drawings, dowels, and sketches on foamcore cover a nearby worktable. How he started : Nazarian studied organ as an undergraduate at Trinity College. Summers, he played Harvard's organ. 'There was a day when I was practicing, and Advertisement Nazarian had observed differences between Harvard's organ and Trinity's. 'I cornered him,' Nazarian said. 'I asked him point blank, why is it that your instrument doesn't do X, Y, or Z? He gave me a very tired look and said, 'Chuck, if you think you can do better, you should come work with us.'' After a detour to law school, Nazarian apprenticed at Fisk. Organ designer Charles Nazarian presses down on the keys of the pipe organ for the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, Florida. Each keyboard relates to roughly 1,000 pipes. (John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff.) John Tlumacki/Globe Staff What he makes : He designs and builds scale models of organs in situ. Nazarian emphasizes the teamwork involved. It was Fisk's approach, too. 'If you could get at the time, eight or nine people, but now 20-plus people, to agree that the scale model looked good, most likely most people would think that it was a success,' he said. 'And this is the most persnickety group of artisans you can ever imagine.' Charles Nazarian examines designs atop the large roller board for the C.B. Fisk organ that will be installed in Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, Florida. (John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff.) John Tlumacki/Globe Staff How he works : He starts with freehand sketches and moves to foamcore, which he can prop up inside his model of the church's interior. 'Once the direction seems to be working, I start turning the pipes and making the woodwork of the case,' Nazarian said. 'The core of what I do is trying to figure out what the instrument itself wants to be in the space,' he said. 'The goal is for the instrument to look as if it could have always been there.' Gloucester 05/21/2025 Cylindrical forms are used to form the shape of organ pipes in one of the work rooms at C.B. Fisk Inc. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Advice for artists : 'Find the best mentors you possibly can, follow your passion in what it is you most want to do,' Nazarian said, 'and combine those two pieces together.' Advertisement
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nazarian Law Firm Launches Initiative to Spotlight California's Most Trusted Legal Professionals
LOS ANGELES, CA / / May 21, 2025 / In response to growing public confusion over how to find credible legal representation, the Nazarian Law Firm has launched a strategic initiative to spotlight attorneys across California who are setting the standard in their respective fields. The Nazarian Legal Spotlight is a new platform dedicated to recognizing exceptional law firms across California and beyond - based on reputation, real-world results, and peer respect. "The idea behind this spotlight is simple," said Eliott Nazarian, founder of the initiative and principal attorney at Nazarian Law Firm. "We want to highlight the lawyers who are actually doing great work - not just the ones buying the most ads. It's about integrity, results, and impact." Nazarian, who practices in California and Washington, D.C., says the initiative was born out of conversations with colleagues who felt unseen despite their skill and professionalism. "There are amazing lawyers out there whose work speaks for itself - but they're not necessarily marketing experts. We want to help bridge that gap, and give them the visibility they deserve." The project comes at a time when individuals and businesses alike are facing increasingly complex legal challenges - particularly in areas like employment law. The latest feature highlights a standout employment law firm in Southern California, praised by clients and colleagues alike as the best employment lawyer in Los Angeles for its work in wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and high-stakes labor disputes. Nazarian Law Firm, which practices nationwide, continues to grow its referral network and educational media presence as part of its broader mission to elevate access to quality legal counsel. Attorneys interested in being considered for future spotlight features are encouraged to follow ongoing announcements at or on the firm's Instagram page. Media ContactOrganization: The Nazarian FirmContact Person: Eliott NazarianEmail: eliott@ SOURCE: The Nazarian Firm View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LA Mayor Karen Bass Issues Executive Order to Streamline Film Permitting Process
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order calling for changes to city rules for on-location film and TV shoots in an effort to reduce costs and permit processing times for productions. Bass signed the executive order at the SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Tuesday alongside city councilmember Adrin Nazarian and multiple Hollywood union officials, including SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles local president Jodi Long. 'The City is taking bold action to support our legacy industry,' Bass said. 'Keeping entertainment production in LA means keeping good-paying jobs in L.A., and that's what we are fighting for.' 'We've allowed the industry to slip away from us…impacting the industry here, impacting families here, as well as ruining the fabric of what the industry brought,' Nazarian said. 'We cannot allow the heart of Los Angeles to leave Los Angeles.' The order comes three weeks after the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion calling on city agencies to report back on ways to reduce permitting fees, which include feeds to fire and safety officials as well as multiple fees for road inspection and closures, among others. Staffers for Nazarian, who first introduced the motion, tell TheWrap that they are pushing for agencies to provide information from the report back to the city council in the weeks ahead with the hopes that Bass' executive order will create a greater sense of urgency. The executive order and the council motion will look to allow productions to bypass fees where they do not apply, such as fees for firefighters to be present on set that can be lifted when pyrotechnics and other potential fire hazards are not being used. Under Bass' executive order, only one city staffer will be required to be present on shoots. The order also seeks to expedite permit processing and lower costs for high-demand locations such as the Griffith Observatory, the Port of Los Angeles and Central Library. It also orders the city to look for 'assets' that could be used as shooting locations and parking for productions and calls on police and fire officials to meet with FilmLA and other entertainment industry organizations monthly to solve 'any ongoing issues' that are hampering film shoots. Bass says the motion will encourage a 'proactive film friendly approach to communication between city departments and production, including the communication of upcoming infrastructure projects that could impact filming schedule.' 'I will tell you that each item in the executive directive are items that have been raised specifically by the industry, that they have come before the mayor's office and members of city council, and said, you know, there are certain obstacles that we face right here, and City Hall can make a difference. So today represents the beginning of that difference,' she said. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Sacramento are working on a major expansion to the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program, which would include loosening eligiblity requirements and raising the program's cap from $330 million to $750 million. Gov. Gavin Newsom did not lower the proposed cap raise in his revised budget proposal earlier this month despite a growth in the expected state deficit to $12 billion. The post LA Mayor Karen Bass Issues Executive Order to Streamline Film Permitting Process appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Proposal to help LA film production approved by city council
LOS ANGELES - In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council approved a proposal to reduce fees and streamline processes to support filmmakers in the city. The initiative aims to revitalize local film production and address challenges faced by the industry. What we know The proposal, introduced by Councilman Adrin Nazarian, seeks to adjust city fees, permits, parking, and security requirements for filming on city-owned property. The council has instructed city departments to report back with recommendations within 30 days. Nazarian emphasized the importance of protecting middle-class workers and the film industry that has put Los Angeles on the global map. RELATED: Hollywood film production drastically declines as workers struggle to make ends meet The backstory Nazarian, a former state legislator, previously authored AB 2936 in 2018 to expand statewide production tax credits, though it did not advance. The current motion comes as state leaders consider two bills aimed at revitalizing production. Councilwoman Traci Park highlighted the need for competitive tax credits to encourage film production in Los Angeles. What they're saying Industry representatives, including Greg Zekowski from the Directors Guild of America, expressed support for the motion, citing the need to address challenges that drive production away from Los Angeles. Martin Weeks, president of IATSE Local 728, urged the council to support the proposal to prevent job losses. By the numbers FilmLA, the city's partner film office, raised permit fees by 4% last year. Despite this, FilmLA's rates remain below regional averages, with only 40% of fees funding its operations. The organization reported a 22.4% decline in on-location filming in the first quarter of the year, attributed to various factors including strikes and the pandemic. What's next The council's proposal aligns with two state bills, SB 630 and AB 1138, which aim to expand and modernize California's tax credit program. These bills propose reducing runtime requirements for TV shows and increasing tax credits for productions in specific locations. The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee are currently reviewing these bills. Why you should care The film industry is a significant economic driver for Los Angeles and California. Supporting local filmmakers through reduced fees and streamlined processes can help retain production in the region, protect jobs, and sustain the industry's contribution to the economy. The Source Information for this story is from the office of Councilman Adrin Nazarian.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LA City Council Passes Motion to Begin Filming Permit Reform
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on various city departments to research ways to reduce the costs of on-location shooting, adding to the statewide efforts to revive declining production rates in California. The motion was introduced by recently elected councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who represents a district that includes North Hollywood, where many IATSE West Coast locals are headquartered. The methods the motion asks city departments to research include reducing or eliminating fees, particularly for shoots on public property and ways to streamline the process for permits. The motion calls for the relevant departments to report back to the council in 30 days with proposed changes. Along with Nazarian, councilmembers across the political spectrum spoke out in support of the motion, from members of the council's progressive bloc like Echo Park CM Hugo Soto-Martínez to more right-leaning members like Westside CM Traci Park, whose council district includes the wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades. In a speech during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Nazarian spoke about the rapid decline in Los Angeles production as studios have moved shoots to other states and countries amidst pressure to reduce production spending and make their streaming services profitable. 'We've been regressing and losing so much ground,' he stated. 'Now we're losing commercials and platforms and miniseries. We can't have this happen.' While a handful of high-profile productions have moved to California, including NBC's 'Suits L.A.' and the second season of Prime Video's popular 'Fallout,' TV production in Los Angeles has fallen 58% from its all-time high in 2021, according to the latest quarterly report from FilmLA. In response to this, Hollywood unions and studios, who two years ago were in conflict amid an industry-paralyzing double strike, have joined forces to lobby local and state officials to make changes that would allow California to become a more competitive production hub. In Sacramento, a pair of bills that would expand the types of productions eligible for the California Film and Television Tax Credit have been slowly advancing through various committees. The bills have the support of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who last fall called for the program's cap to be raised from $330 million to $750 million. Such changes will be part of what is expected to be a contentious budget debate facing state legislators next month, as California faces uncertainty over its budget due to the Trump Administration's tariffs against China and ongoing threats to pull federal funding. As those bills continue through the legislative process, grassroots groups like Stay in LA have made permitting costs another part of their campaign. The organization has passed out flyers at industry events comparing the fees required for Los Angeles shoots to those of other U.S. cities like New York, Chicago and Atlanta. Among the fees required of L.A. shoots that are reduced or nonexistent in other cities include county and city fees for fire review and notification, hourly fees for public safety and fire workers and additional fees for shoots that take place on roads, including for permit applications, road inspections and closures. The post LA City Council Passes Motion to Begin Filming Permit Reform appeared first on TheWrap.
