Latest updates from Film LA http://www.filmla.com/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:23:02 -0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081910_1282263927.pdf Wharfingers remain available for Port of LA film locations / CRA makes warehouses available. The Southwest Marine facility will close to filming on September 1, 2010 as it becomes ... (cont.) Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081710_1282086643.pdf The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Contract Services Section (CSS) has recently observed non-permitted film productions on-location blending in with nearby permitted ... (cont.) Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA070710_1278026907.pdf Starting July 12, 2010, L.A. County's downtown Civic Center Park will be closed as the area undergoes an extensive 24-month, multi-million-dollar reconstruction. The project will c ... (cont.) Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA051310_1273789728.pdf Promising a “historic, one-of-a-kind visual transformation of L.A.’s famed beaches during peak season”, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, ... (cont.) Thu, 13 May 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA051010_1273532367.pdf Please note that on Saturday, May 22, 2010, the Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race will come to Downtown Los Angeles, closing many major local thoroughfares and limiting area fi ... (cont.) Mon, 10 May 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA040210_1270239645.pdf In response to industry requests, FilmL.A. and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors are working in tandem to help standardize parking lot leasing for County-own ... (cont.) Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA032610_1269628475.pdf Please be advised that there are new procedures for reviewing filming-related proof of insurance for the City of Los Angeles and other FilmL.A. jurisdictions.  To expedite ins ... (cont.) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA030810_1268095915.pdf The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has asked FilmL.A. to forward the following letter from the Emergency Operations Division to all Production Alert subscribers ... ... (cont.) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA030310.doc_1267657808.pdf The Los Angeles City Department of Transportation (LADOT) is adjusting the way it handles filming-related requests in the wake of recent employee reductions, transfers and furlough ... (cont.) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA021910_1266622158.pdf Effective March 1, 2010, FilmL.A. will implement new Special Conditions for Location Filming in Downtown Los Angeles. Implementation of the Conditions will memorialize some of the ... (cont.) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA120209_1262973794.pdf 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 December due to ongoing constru ... (cont.) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA120109_1259714095.pdf FilmL.A. today unveiled LocoScout, a new online location library and free service for our government clients and film industry customers. LocoScout (found at http://www.locoscout.c ... (cont.) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA112409_1259091010.pdf 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 necessary for anyone filming on the ... (cont.) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA111309_1258594016.pdf 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 scheduled to start Friday, November ... (cont.) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA110909_1257804604.pdf The City of Los Angeles has implemented citywide holiday filming restrictions to minimize the impact of on-location production to businesses and merchants that rely on holiday sale ... (cont.) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA100809_1255037409.pdf 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 year by the apparel industry in ... (cont.) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA100109_1254426872.pdf 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 early that week to submit permit ap ... (cont.) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA082409_1253316018.pdf 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 per hour from $128.79 per hour ... (cont.) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081209_1250116118.pdf 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 trucks. Prompted by an accident, ... (cont.) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081009_1249948705.pdf As you are probably aware, FilmL.A. coordinates film production at schools within the Burbank Unified School District, La Cañada Unified School District, Lawndale Elementary S ... (cont.) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA073009_1248993047.pdf  Next month, the L.A. Fashion District will host the Holiday/Resort ’09 Fashion Market Week, one of several apparel industry events held each year in Los Angeles that br ... (cont.) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA070609_1246899401.pdf Last week, the California Film Commission (CFC) announced new state-mandated furlough dates for the month of July. As a service to the industry, FilmL.A. is republishing the CFC&#8 ... (cont.) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA070209_1246573973.pdf 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 Olympic Blvd., Cherry St., Chic ... (cont.) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA063009_1246409322.pdf As part of our ongoing effort to keep the production community informed of new developments, we are sending the following filming-related announcements. Based on changes at the Cou ... (cont.) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA060809_1244506417.pdf Last week, the California Film Commission (CFC) published guidelines and application instructions for the state’s new Film and Television Tax Credit Program. As a service to ... (cont.) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA060509_1244223476.pdf The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has asked FilmL.A. to distribute the following information about the Contract Services Section (CSS) and federal public safety mandates reg ... (cont.) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA052109_1259877224.pdf Earlier this year, film production at the Port of Los Angeles’ Southwest Marine facility was halted as its contract for Property Management... ... (cont.) Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA052009_1242862242.pdf 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 Sunday evening, May 24 and along ... (cont.) Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA051909_1242778600.pdf In December 2008, FilmL.A. informed the production community that generators over 50hp used for on-location film production will be subject to random spot checks by South Coast Air ... (cont.) Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042409_1240617595.pdf On Friday, May 1, 2009, thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Los Angeles to participate in annual labor and immigration marches and rallies.  The L.A.P.D. ... (cont.) Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042009_1240270925.pdf 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 (Angeles Crest Highway) ... ... (cont.) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA032509_1238107789.pdf 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 near the Central Public Library ... (cont.) Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA_030609_1236372638.pdf Earlier this week, the California Film Commission announced changes to the way permits for state-owned property are assigned to its staff.  FilmL.A. is redistributing the atta ... (cont.) Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA021109_1234393663.pdf  The City of Los Angeles’ Park Film Office has informed FilmL.A. of an upcoming Department of Water and Power (DWP) construction project that will close streets and limi ... (cont.) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA020509_1233861635.pdf  FilmL.A. has just received notice that the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has assigned a new contact to schedule and conduct filming walk-throughs at churches a ... (cont.) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA121908_1229736460.pdf FilmL.A. has been informed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) that generators over 50hp used for on-location film production will be subject to random spot c ... (cont.) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA121808_1229651183.pdf Although winter break provides an excellent opportunity to film at school properties while classes are not in session, the district offices that approve filming requests have their ... (cont.) Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA121108_1229129451.pdf On January 20, 2009, FilmL.A. will raise permit fees for the first time since 1998.  The increase is intended to offset the rising cost of providing film permit coordination a ... (cont.) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA111408_1226676512.pdf The City of Los Angeles has implemented citywide holiday filming restrictions to minimize the impact of on-location production on businesses and merchants that rely on holiday sale ... (cont.) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA092908.pdf FilmL.A.’s new state-of-the-art Online Permit System (OPS) -- which transforms the process of applying for, coordinating and taking delivery of on-location film permits ... (cont.) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081808.pdf The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has revised its schedule of
 fees to film, park, or assemble base camps at District-owned locations. A
 copy of the revise ... (cont.) Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA072808.pdf The Leasing and Asset Management Unit of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has a new mailing address. Effective immediately, the new address and supplementa ... (cont.) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA072508.pdf Many of our customers have asked for information about available parking options when visiting FilmL.A. We'd like to remind you that the most expedient way to pay for and col ... (cont.) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA060308.pdf The Summer Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park will be here soon and will run every week from Wednesday through Sunday, July 3 through August 31. During the peri ... (cont.) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA050608.pdf FilmL.A. - in conjunction with the offices of L.A. City Council Districts 9 and 14 - advises the production community that no full street closures will be granted for filming d ... (cont.) Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042308.pdf On Thursday, May 1, 2008, thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Los Angeles to participate in an annual Labor and Immigration March and Rally. The L.A.P.D ... (cont.) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042108.pdf This upcoming weekend, residents and visitors to downtown Los Angeles will celebrate L.A.'s rich cultural heritage with the 19th Annual AT&T Fiesta Broadway. Because a sig ... (cont.) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA040208.pdf The Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks Film Office has revised its standard list of filming guidelines. Production company personnel will be required to adher ... (cont.) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA022708.pdf On March 1, 2008, FilmL.A. will initiate the first of several planned information technology upgrades with the internal roll-out of OPS, a custom-built online film permitting s ... (cont.) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA021308.pdf FilmL.A. has partnered with the City of Lancaster to provide the City with exclusive film permit coordination services and industry/community relations. Situated approxima ... (cont.) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA122107.pdf The L.A. City Department of Transportation (LADOT) has required that its Filming Section review all lane closure, street closure and posting requests in areas near the Eastside Pro ... (cont.) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA122007.pdf Starting on December 24, 2007 and continuing through January 2, 2008, FilmL.A. will reduce its hours of operation to reflect decreased industry production during the holidays. ... (cont.) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA121007.pdf Known colloquially as the annual "Holiday Filming Moratorium," the City of Los Angeles has implemented its yearly holiday restrictions to minimize the impact of on-location filming ... (cont.) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA112807.pdf On Friday, November 30, 2007, the Public Safety and Film Unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department will relocate from West Hollywood to new offices in Sylmar. The locatio ... (cont.) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA103007.pdf Public alleys throughout Los Angeles have become more accessible to filmmakers thanks to a new arrangement between the City and FilmL.A., Inc. The City Board of Public Work ... (cont.) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA102407.pdf As you are probably aware, a state of emergency has been declared for Los Angeles County due to area wildfires. Please take note of the following fire-related announcements: ... (cont.) Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA101207.pdf FilmL.A. has signed an agreement with the City of Industry, establishing FilmL.A. as film permit coordinator for the area and offering local filmmakers more convenient access ... (cont.) Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA100507.pdf LAUSD is once again allowing temporary production parking on school playgrounds at the discretion of school principals. FilmL.A. would like to thank LAUSD Board Member Tamar G ... (cont.) Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA081407.pdf FilmL.A. asks that you take note of the following four advisories concerning fee increases and filming restrictions in Los Angeles City Parks. If you have any questions about a ... (cont.) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA073007.pdf Based on valuable input from our customers and clients, and in an effort to make the film permitting process more convenient, FilmL.A. is introducing the following changes in proce ... (cont.) Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA070607.pdf On June 18, 2007, FilmL.A. issued a Production Alert at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department, concerning the employment of active/off-duty and retired police officers ... (cont.) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA062907.pdf Please take note of the following filming-related announcements. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is implementing two changes to its filming fees and parking p ... (cont.) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA061807.pdf The Los Angeles Police Department has issued an advisory (attached) concerning the employment of active/off-duty and retired police officers by film production companies working ... (cont.) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA052507.pdf As part of our ongoing effort to keep the production community informed of new developments, FilmL.A. is pleased to provide you with the following production notes: In response ... (cont.) Fri, 25 May 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA051507.pdf As Los Angeles enters its driest and most dangerous season for fires, parking for production vehicles may be affected by a program created to facilitate neighborhood fire safety. ... (cont.) Tue, 15 May 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042607.pdf Downtown Los Angeles is a community in transition. The LA Downtown Business Improvement District reports that the area's residential population has grown 20.8% since 2004. As y ... (cont.) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA033007.pdf In the interest of helping local filmmakers make informed production decisions, FilmL.A. has prepared the following summary of downtown community activities scheduled for early Apr ... (cont.) Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA031607.pdf In response to requests for better access to FilmL.A. staff, we have implemented a new on-call system to improve after-hours communication. By doing away with pagers and cal ... (cont.) Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA030207.pdf FilmL.A. receives up-to-the-moment information and feedback from a variety of community members and groups, and City Council or County Supervisorial district staff, about on-going ... (cont.) Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA102006.pdf The Burbank Unified School District has twenty-two unique schools in the Zone, and the administration is eager to welcome film crews. As you probably read in the papers, BUSD re ... (cont.) Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA092906.pdf Beginning October 1, 2006, the City of Los Angeles, not FilmL.A., will coordinate City filming insurance and related issues. The coordination will now be handled by the City Risk M ... (cont.) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA091906.pdf Please review the attached notices from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, outlining upcoming fee increases for personnel and permit review. Both increases take effect ... (cont.) Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA091206.pdf Mayor Villaraigosa has announced that filming use fees will be waived at a number of City facilities starting immediately. The waiver applies to use fee charges at many frequent ... (cont.) Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA090106.pdf FilmL.A. has been advised by the City of Los Angeles that it is planning to centralize all insurance processing, including film insurance, in the City Risk Management office, beg ... (cont.) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA072406.pdf FilmL.A. understands that you need timely, accurate information when you're planning to film on-location. So we have established the FilmL.A. Production Planning Resource Team -- a ... (cont.) Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA062206.pdf The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors recently advised FilmL.A. (SEE ATTACHED) that filming will not be allowed at two area beaches. Beginning on June 21 ... (cont.) Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA042406.pdf In the interest of helping local filmmakers make informed production decisions, FilmL.A. has prepared the following summary of downtown community activities scheduled for this week ... (cont.) Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA022306.pdf As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the permitting process, FilmL.A. recently completed a periodic review of our services, processes, resources and staffing. This audit r ... (cont.) Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.filmla.com/uploads/PA120405.pdf As announced in our November 4th Production Alert, EIDC will relocate to Los Angeles Center Studios on Friday, 12/16/2005. To ensure that you experience no disruptions in servic ... (cont.) Sun, 04 Dec 2005 08:00:00 -0800