Location Scouting and Film Hosting: Part 3

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This is the third article in a three-part series about hosting filming at your home or business. Through conversations with accomplished Location Professionals and film hosts, we aim to share frank, open advice about the film host experience. A Veteran Host Shares Her Experience In this installment we spoke with Deborah, a veteran film host who has been hosting film shoots … Read More

Listing Your Home or Business for Filming in Greater Los Angeles

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Listing Your Home or Business for Filming in Greater Los Angeles

Can you picture your Los Angeles area home or business as the backdrop to a pivotal scene in a popular film or TV show? Do you ever find yourself imagining what you could do with the extra cash from leasing your property to a film production? As exciting as the idea of being a film host may be, you may … Read More

Obtain a Film Permit

Do I need a film permit?Laws regarding film permit requirements are established by the jurisdictions that FilmLA serves. Please contact FilmLA if you have questions about whether a permit is required for your specific project. Generally speaking, non-commercial filming (personal use) does not require a film permit.See these articles for guidance:Do I Need a Film Permit? Some Guidance From FilmLAFilm Permits … Read More

Filming in Your Neighborhood

 Filming in Your Neighborhood Is a film company planning to film a movie, TV show or TV commercial in your neighborhood? Greater Los Angeles is the film, television and commercial production capital of the world, and the region is rightly celebrated for its creative workforce and unique collection of filming locations. But these locations are often found in neighborhoods where … Read More