FilmLA has been made aware of changes from the FAA which affect all Part 107 operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, used for filming. Of significant note is the expiration and elimination of all night operation waivers, as well as waivers for operating a UAS over people or moving vehicles. In accordance with these changes, FilmLA will no … Read More
Port of Los Angeles Program Offers Low Cost PPE to Area Businesses
Expanded access to a City of Los Angeles program is making it easier for businesses in our region, including film production companies, to acquire PPE for worker protection. The Logistics Victory Los Angeles (LoVLA) Program was launched by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti through the Port of Los Angeles in April 2020. The program successfully sought to make PPE (N95 … Read More
Los Angeles County Fee Schedule Adjustments, July 2021
Effective July 1, 2021, a revised schedule of L.A. County Public Works fees for filming will take effect, as happens annually. Also, County of Los Angeles Beaches & Harbors will apply new rates for lifeguards when required to oversee production. The revised fee schedules are as follows: L.A. COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: Road Fees L.A. COUNTY ROAD INSPECTION FEE: $387.00 / day (previously $378.00) ROAD … Read More
Burbank Unified School District Reopens to Filming
FilmLA is again accepting requests to film and/or park on Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) property, following the reopening of district facilities to filming effective May 28, 2021. No film permits have been issued, and no filming on-location has been allowed on BUSD property since Safer at Home orders were enacted in March of 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. All … Read More
Memorial Day Permit Application Deadlines
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Some City of Los Angeles Departments will also be closed on Friday, May 28. Please see below for changes to the normal permit application and modification deadlines: Permits for Saturday, 5/29 through Tuesday, 6/1 Standard … Read More