Production Alerts

Do you work on-location in Los Angeles on film, television or commercial projects? Then you'll appreciate our Production Alerts -- timely updates from FilmL.A. on government film policy and fee adjustments, new services and more.

Recent Production Alerts are archived below. To sign up to receive breaking Alerts, please use the "Mailing List" link above. You may also configure your news feed reader to notify you when new Alerts are posted.

2009

December 02, 2009

Japanese Garden Temporarily Closed to Filming. FilmL.A. has learned that The Japanese Garden at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys will be closed to filming in the month of... Download PDF

December 01, 2009

FilmL.A. Debuts LocoScout Tool for Filmmakers. FilmL.A. today unveiled LocoScout, a new online location library and free service for our government clients and film industry customers. LocoScout... Download PDF

November 24, 2009

Access to Griffith Park During DWP Light Festival. From December 3 through December 30, 2009, the annual DWP Light Festival will return to Griffith Park. While the festival is ongoing, it will be... Download PDF

November 13, 2009

New Contact Information For LAPD Contract Services Section. The LAPD Contract Services Section will be in the process of moving into new office space at the new police administration building. The move is... Download PDF

November 09, 2009

Holiday Filming Restrictions, 11/16/09 – 1/3/10. The City of Los Angeles has implemented citywide holiday filming restrictions to minimize the impact of on-location production to businesses and... Download PDF

October 08, 2009

Fashion Market Week Returns to L.A. Fashion District. The L.A. Fashion District will host the Spring ’10 Fashion Market Week on October 16 – 20, 2009. This event is one of several held each... Download PDF

October 01, 2009

Government Offices, FilmL.A. to Close on Columbus Day. FilmL.A. and city and county offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2009 in observance of Columbus Day. We encourage all who wish to film... Download PDF

August 24, 2009

L.A. County Fire Announces Increase in FSO Fees. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has informed FilmL.A. that it will soon raise the hourly rates for Fire Safety Officers (FSOs) to $133.78... Download PDF

August 12, 2009

State Law Bans Commercial Vehicles from Angeles Crest Highway -- Film Production Vehicles Exempted. In April 2009, FilmL.A. issued a Production Alert about a 90-day ban on 5-axle vehicles on Angeles Crest Highway that did not exempt motion picture... Download PDF

August 10, 2009

New Email Address for Requests to Film at Schools. As you are probably aware, FilmL.A. coordinates film production at schools within the Burbank Unified School District, La Cañada Unified School... Download PDF

July 30, 2009

Fashion Market Week Returns to L.A. Fashion District. Next month, the L.A. Fashion District will host the Holiday/Resort ’09 Fashion Market Week, one of several apparel industry events held... Download PDF

July 06, 2009

California Film Commission Announces July Furlough Days. Last week, the California Film Commission (CFC) announced new state-mandated furlough dates for the month of July. As a service to the industry,... Download PDF

July 02, 2009

Film Productions Alerted to Possible Impact of Michael Jackson Mourning Services. Beginning Monday evening, July 6, 2009, street closures will be in effect on streets surrounding Staples Center and L.A. Live -- the area bounded by... Download PDF

June 30, 2009

General Filming-Related Announcements. As part of our ongoing effort to keep the production community informed of new developments, we are sending the following filming-related... Download PDF

June 08, 2009

California Film Commission Publishes Application Guidelines for California Film & Television Tax Credit. Last week, the California Film Commission (CFC) published guidelines and application instructions for the state’s new Film and Television Tax... Download PDF

June 05, 2009

LAPD Introduces Contract Services Section (CSS) and Issues Safety Reminder. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has asked FilmL.A. to distribute the following information about the Contract Services Section (CSS) and... Download PDF

May 21, 2009

The Port of Los Angeles and FilmL.A. Announce the Re-Opening of Southwest Marine to Filming. Earlier this year, film production at the Port of Los Angeles’ Southwest Marine facility was halted as its contract for Property Management... Download PDF

May 20, 2009

Los Angeles Marathon May 25, 2009: City to Restrict Filming Street/Lane Closures in Affected Areas. The 24th annual Los Angeles Marathon, bike tour and 5K run will take place on Monday May 25, 2009. Marathon-related street closures begin downtown... Download PDF

May 19, 2009

AQMD Issuing Fines for Non-Permitted Generators Used for On-Location Film Production. In December 2008, FilmL.A. informed the production community that generators over 50hp used for on-location film production will be subject to random... Download PDF

April 24, 2009

Labor & Immigration Marches Return to Downtown: City Restricts Street/Lane Closures in Affected Areas. On Friday, May 1, 2009, thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Los Angeles to participate in annual labor and immigration marches... Download PDF

April 20, 2009

CalTrans Announces 90-Day Ban for 5-Axle Vehicles on Angeles Crest Highway. FilmL.A. has been informed that CalTrans is temporarily prohibiting all 5-axle or larger vehicles for 90 days on State Route 2, Los Angeles County... Download PDF

March 25, 2009

Downtown L.A. Farmers Market Moves to Pershing Square. FilmL.A. has been informed that effective April 1, 2009, the weekly downtown Farmers Market will relocate from its long-time location on 5th Street... Download PDF

March 06, 2009

California Film Commission Changes Permit Desk Assignments. Earlier this week, the California Film Commission announced changes to the way permits for state-owned property are assigned to its staff. ... Download PDF

February 11, 2009

DWP Construction to Affect Filming in Parts of Griffith Park. The City of Los Angeles’ Park Film Office has informed FilmL.A. of an upcoming Department of Water and Power (DWP) construction project... Download PDF

February 05, 2009

L.A. City Fire Dept. Assigns Inspector for Filming Walk-Throughs at Area Churches and Schools. FilmL.A. has just received notice that the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has assigned a new contact to schedule and conduct... Download PDF

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