According to the California Department of Food & Agriculture an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND) was discovered in May 2018. Since then VND has had a devastating impact on backyard bird populations in four Southern California counties including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. The virus has also been found in three commercial facilities in Riverside County. Virulent … Read More
2018 Stands as Second Strongest Year for On-Location Filming in L.A.
“2018 concluded a third consecutive year of record-level film and television production for greater Los Angeles, due in no small part to the California Film & TV Tax Credit program,” said FilmLA President, Paul Audley. “The return of jobs and businesses in the film industry is great news for our region and we look forward to a great 2019.”
Plan Ahead: LAUSD Schools to Close for Winter Break
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will take its annual Winter Break from Monday, December 17th through Tuesday January 4th, 2018. 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 later than Wednesday, December 19th … Read More
UAS / Drone Updates
Submission Deadlines: Due to the increasing demand for drone filming and in an effort to ensure the best possible service to the film industry, please note the following: When requesting UAS/drones at film locations please be aware that the deadline to submit all required documentation and related insurance to FilmL.A. is 12:00pm one (1) business day prior to the first date … Read More
Who Rescues Who? L.A. Based Show Lucky Dog Changes Lives
There is no place like home, especially for a furry would-be friend stuck in a pound desperate for a loving family. The mission of Lucky Dog and its host, Brandon McMillan, is to rescue difficult-to-love, untrained dogs and transform them into model pets. Each episode showcases the success story of a rehabilitated dog and the family that will provide it with … Read More
CicLAvia – Heart of LA Happens December 2nd
On Sunday, December 2nd, 2018, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) will host CicLAVia – Heart of LA. Beginning at 9 am, portions of area streets will be closed to vehicular traffic allowing access to pedestrians and cyclists. Closures are expected to affect 7th street between Figueroa and Broadway, Broadway from 7th street to the Chinatown Metro Station, 1st street from Broadway to Central, … Read More
Update on LA County Road, Location Closures Due to Woolsey & Hill Fires
Due to the devastating wildfires that recently swept thorough multiple communities along the Santa Monica Mountains, many area locations remain off limits for filming. FilmL.A. joins all Angelenos in appreciation of the firefighters and other emergency responders still working diligently to contain these fires and safeguard lives and property. Any property still subject to evacuation order, or made inaccessible due to … Read More
The Orville’s Space Adventures via Los Angeles
Set 400 years in the future on a mid-level exploratory ship populated by a rag-tag human and alien crew, Fox’s The Orville is about the wonders and dangers of outer space. And while the L.A. based show includes obligatory sci-fi elements, The Orville also delves into the often humorous problems of everyday life. Boldly going where few shows have gone before, … Read More
Angeles National Forest November Application Deadlines
Due to upcoming planned computer maintenance for all US Forest Service offices in the State of California, please note the following deadlines and restrictions for film/photo permit applications for activity in the Angeles National Forest. Date of Planned Activity Application Submission Deadline Tuesday, November 13th November 6th Wednesday, November 14th November 7th Thursday, November 15th November 8th Friday, November 16th … Read More
Temporary Holiday Moratorium for the LAX Area
In an ongoing effort to provide future filming opportunities on active roads in Southern California, the LAX Film Office and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have notified FilmL.A. that there will be a temporary holiday moratorium on any permit requests for closures and/or rolling breaks on any roadways within a four (4) mile radius of LAX Airport. The moratorium will … Read More