FilmLA and the City and the County of Los Angeles will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd, 2022, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Other Jurisdictions we serve may be closed for additional time during the holiday season. Please note that all permits are due by 10 am on the date listed below.The … Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Permit Application Deadlines
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as the other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please note that all permits are due by 10 am on the date listed below.The deadlines listed below, are for simple permits. Special effects, lane/road closures, drones, and … Read More
Holiday Moratorium: Reducing the Impact of Filming in Commercial Zones
Revised 11/23/22 @ 2:30 p.m. This Production Alert will be updated as FilmLA receives additional instruction from its government clients. Each year, to reduce the impacts of construction, events, and filming during the holiday season on shoppers and retail businesses, multiple jurisdictions served by FilmLA including the City of Los Angeles implement temporary restrictions on production activity in commercial districts. … Read More
Upcoming Adjustments to Permit Fee Schedule
Updated 7.15.22 @ 2:00 p.m. Please be advised that FilmLA and some of the jurisdictions we serve will implement revised fee schedules for new film permit applications received on or after July 1, 2022, and for filming taking place on or after that date. Like all prior fee increases applied by FilmLA, the latest adjustments are linked to changes in … Read More
Five Mistakes to Avoid for First-time Permit Applicants
FilmLA is proud to serve the Greater Los Angeles film community. As part of the support we provide, we aim to make the permit process as straightforward as possible. With that goal in mind, here are the top five mistakes made by first-time film permit applicants, and how you can avoid them on your next shoot. (1) Missing Permit Application … Read More