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
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