The United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and the Angeles National Forest have informed FilmLA that due to staffing constraints, the Forest Service will be unable to meet standard turn-around times for film permits. Requests to film in the Angeles National Forest will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis, until further notice. The minimum review period … Read More
FilmLA to Adjust Service Fees, Introduce Credit Card Option for Payment in July
Please be advised that FilmLA will implement a revised fee schedule for new permit applications received on or after July 1, 2019. FilmLA strives to keep fees reasonable and necessary to meet the service expectations of our film industry and municipal clients. All FilmLA fee adjustments are linked to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index. After this adjustment, FilmLA … Read More
Filming Halted at Sybil Brand Institute
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau has notified FilmLA that the Sybil Brand Institute is currently unavailable for production related activity. The facility will be off-line for a period of at least 6 months according to personnel. FilmLA will provide updates should they become available. For information about filming within the Los Angeles region or for updates about Sybil … Read More
FilmLA to Update its Insurance Guidelines, May 15th
FilmLA has updated our insurance requirements affecting wording on Certificates of Insurance (COI) for production activity. These updates are in accordance with current insurance industry standards. Requirements, which go into effect on May 15th, 2019, are outlined in below: FilmLA will no longer accept a “Blanket Endorsement” or “blanket” wording as acceptable. It is now necessary to name “FilmLA and … Read More
Summer 2019 – Filming Restrictions at L.A. County Beaches
Summer is nearly upon us, bringing the return of filming restrictions for L.A. County Beaches. All Los Angeles County owned and operated beaches including properties located in the City of Marina Del Rey, will be off-limits for weekend filming beginning Saturday, May 18th through Sunday, September 8th. The Department of Beaches and Harbors has also announced that no beach filming … Read More