This next weekend, Hollywood will host the 92nd Academy Awards. Please be advised that a series of road and sidewalk closures will be in effect for the event. Closures will affect all lanes of traffic on Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive. Roads will remain closed until Monday, February 10th at 4 a.m. Below is a list of … Read More
Street Restoration Closures Affect 1st Street / Alameda and Surrounding Areas
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) has informed FilmLA of a street restoration project that will affect the 1st Street and Alameda areas in Downtown. METRO’s street restoration project began January 10 and will continue for approximately nine months. See below for a schedule of activity: 1st Street/Vignes/Alameda: A full westbound street closure along 1st Street from Vignes to Alameda Street, … Read More
Notice of FilmLA Phone System Upgrade, 1/13/20
On January 13, FilmLA will implement several new systems to facilitate improved customer service and call routing. Going forward, FilmLA’s Solution Services department will apply new technology and dedicated customer service personnel to deliver faster access to the information and experts you need. During a brief, two week period of transition, customers who call in to FilmLA may temporarily experience … Read More
City of Los Angeles Approves Fee Increase for Uniformed Fire Safety Officers
The City of Los Angeles recently informed FilmLA that it plans to implement a fee increase for the hiring of Uniformed Safety Officers (USFOs). The newly revised fees for USFOs are as follows: Uniformed Fire Safety Officer RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE 01/06/20 Hourly Rate (4 hour min.): $109.00 an hour (Prior Rate: $108.00 an hour) For more information about fees collected by … Read More
LAUSD Schools to Close for Winter Break
FilmLA was recently informed that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will take its annual Winter Break from Monday, December 23rd through Tuesday January 7th, 2020. Although LAUSD school facilities will be minimally occupied and available for filming and or parking use during this time, requests to film must be discussed with school site representatives and applications received no … Read More