Film L.A. chief moves on

Steve MacDonald, the head of Film L.A., is leaving the organization that issues film permits and serves as a liaison with local government, announced Monday he is leaving to go to work for an investment firm.
"The last four years have been both challenging and rewarding, and it has been an honor working with so many excellent people in the industry, government, community and civic arenas," MacDonald said.
He is going to work as managing director of Strategic Development Solutions, a firm rhat provides private equity for economic development in under-served areas of the country.
No word on his successor.