As of today, FilmLA is not currently accepting or processing any applications to film in Greater Los Angeles. But that may soon change, as state and local officials establish timetables and terms for production’s safe and responsible return. On June 5, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that counties throughout the state may begin reopening to film, television and commercial production … Read More
So Long Fog, Hello Sun: Penny Dreadful Relocates to Los Angeles from Dublin
After filming for three seasons in Dublin, Ireland (which doubled for Victorian-era foggy London), the creators of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful horror drama series, headed west to sunny L.A. with the spinoff Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Per Showtime’s description of the new series, “1938 Los Angeles is a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a … Read More
COVID-19 Shutdown Sends Production Levels Lower
On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles is down more than 18 percent so far in 2020 and continues to fall, according to a report released today by FilmLA. Among other documented impacts to business in the wake of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, declines in a key measure of entertainment industry output highlight the economic challenges facing LA’s signature industry. … Read More
FilmLA / Los Angeles Community College District Contract to Expire 4/16
Effective April 16, 2020, FilmLA will discontinue coordination of filming, production basecamps, and related activities on behalf of the Los Angeles Community College District. The contract between FilmLA and the District expires on that date, and will not be renewed. Currently, all on-location filming in Greater Los Angeles is on hiatus while state, County, and City Safer at Home orders … Read More
FilmLA to Discontinue Permit Coordination for Angeles National Forest
Effective April 3, 2020, FilmLA will discontinue coordination and delivery of Special Use Permits for filming in the Angeles National Forest – San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Filming inquiries and applications for permission to film on Forest land on or after that date should be directed to the local Forest Service Office: Angeles National Forest 701 N. Santa Anita Ave. … Read More