Three Academy Award-nominated films that have generated thousands of jobs for the resurgent California production industry were recognized Feb. 17 at the 2017 Made In Hollywood Honors (MIHH) at the Heart of Hollywood Terrace, 1600 Vine St.

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The 6th Annual MIHH, hosted by Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and actress Jazmyn Simon, celebrated “La La Land,” “Moana” and “Zootopia” for their award-winning artistry and significant contributions in returning production and film-related jobs.

The MIHH were presented by the Los Angeles City Council and six major entertainment organizations that partner in the recognition of Oscar nominees that support production in Hollywood and throughout California.

The event opened with a performance by “La La Land” dancers Jillian Meyers and Dominic Chaiduang, to that film’s Oscar-nominated song, “City of Stars.”

O’Farrell collaborated in the annual commemoration with SAG-AFTRA, the California Film Commission, Film L.A., Teamsters Local 399, the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund and the Producers Guild of America, together with MIHH partner and co-sponsor, 1600 Vine and its managing partner, Klein Financial Corporation.

Jazmyn Simon, who emceed, stars in the hit HBO series “Ballers,” which had moved its production from Florida to California by way of the expanded tax credit program that went into effect in 2015. The show’s third season is currently filming in the Greater Los Angeles area.