In an effort to address staffing constraints during the Twilight Concert Series occurring on Thursdays in the city, effective June 22, 2017, all requests for filming on Thursdays, in Santa Monica proper will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis. If the Santa Monica Police Department determines that an officer is required for production activity planned on … Read More
5-Month Full Closure of 6th Street Between Flower and Hope Starts June 3rd
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) has informed FilmL.A. that there will be a five-month full closure of 6th street in downtown Los Angeles between Flower and Hope streets that will begin Saturday, June 3, 2017. During the closure, work crews will perform roadway removal, utility relocation and beam installation work required for the Regional Connector Project. The … Read More
Changes to Section 333 Grant Exemption UAS Operations – Flight Over
FilmL.A. was recently made aware of a change to the rules and regulations governing UAS operators using the Section 333 Grant Exemption. In November of 2016, the FAA changed its rules related to UAS operations over “participants” (cast/crew, etc.). The regulations are revised as follows: “For the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming, now defined as aerial data … Read More
LAFD Updates Hospital and Institution Forms and Processes
The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has updated its Hospital and Institution Form. Updates include 3 new forms highlighting new protocols with regard to Schools & Churches, Special Action (Tent Permits) and Special Effects. In addition, the LAFD Film Unit has updated the forms and the manner in which communications for requests are to be received which is now … Read More
Summer 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 Beaches will be off-limits for weekend filming beginning Saturday, May 20th through Sunday, September 10th. The Department of Beaches and Harbors has announced that no beach filming may take place on Friday, May 26th through May 30th, in anticipation of Memorial Day … Read More
Fiesta Broadway Coming Up: City to Restrict Filming & Street Closures in Affected Areas
The Fiesta Broadway celebration is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 30th 2017. In preparation for this event, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin closing roadways at 10 AM on April 29th. Roadways will not re-open until 5 AM on Monday, May 1st. Please be aware of the following street closures: Broadway between 5th St and 7th St to Broadway … Read More
Road Closures for the 5th Annual Hollywood Half Marathon 4/8/17
The 5th Annual Hollywood Half Marathon is will take place on Saturday, April 8th, 2017. The marathon will begin at Hollywood and Highland and follow a route along Hollywood Boulevard. The marathon course and a complete list of closures can be found here. LADOT posting restrictions go into effect along the parade route beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, April … Read More
Griffith Park – Greek Theatre Lots Off Limits
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has notified FilmL.A. that the Griffith Park-Greek Theatre lots will be off limits for production companies for filming, base camp and other activities, effective March 21, 2017. The restriction is necessary to help ease traffic congestion and allow entry and departure for theatre events. FilmL.A. will provide more information about the use of … Read More
Potential Area Closure – Pyramid Lake
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has notified FilmL.A. that it could suspend permits for production activity at Pyramid Lake as soon as April 1st, 2017. If the suspension goes into effect, the Spanish Point, Emigrant Landing and Vaquero Beach Areas as well as other areas at/on the lake would be affected. FilmL.A. is in the process of gathering additional information … Read More
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Celebrates 25 Years
In February, FilmL.A. partnered with the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF-LA). The 2017 festival marked the festival’s 25th year and FilmL.A.’s fourth year as a co-sponsor. PAFF-LA is America’s largest and most prestigious celebration of black film. Annually, PAFF-LA showcases more than 150 quality new films and features artwork from over 100 fine artists and craftspersons. For 2017, PAFF-LA … Read More