Last update: Thursday, January 21 @ 3:15 p.m. At the instruction of our government clients, FilmLA is currently accepting applications for permits to film on-location. Local authorities confirm that while Stay at Home Orders are in effect for California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles, on-location film production may continue to occur, subject to strict adherence to … Read More
Inauguration Day – Law Enforcement Availability
As Inauguration Day approaches on January 20th, local officials expect increased staffing demands for law enforcement and public safety personnel. No filming activity requiring the direct presence of CHP or Sheriffs will be approved for January 20th (Inauguration Day). This means no driving shots, intermittent traffic control, lane closures, or full street closures will be available in areas served by … Read More
FilmLA Issues Seventh Update on Production Restart Progress
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions—today issued an update regarding regional filming activity since the reopening of L.A. County to on-location filming last June. Over the last twenty-nine weeks, FilmLA has processed approximately 4,213 film permit applications spanning 2,985 unique projects. Film permit applications declined steeply last month, dropping 24.9 … Read More
LADPH Urges Film Industry Vigilance to Help Contain COVID-19
Update 12/29/20 @ 7:45 p.m. — FilmLA today issued a Media Advisory regarding the availability of new permit data in January. The local film industry is highly invested in efforts to control COVID-19, as demonstrated by strict safety protocols and testing that all productions are subject to. Receptive to the guidance of County public health experts, the industry also responsibly … Read More
Upcoming LAUSD Filming Application Deadline
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools will not be in session during the annual winter recess break beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 through Friday, January 8, 2021. LAUSD school facilities may still be available for filming and/or parking use during this time, however requests must be discussed and coordinated with school site administrators prior to the applications being … Read More