On Sunday, March 26, 2017, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) will host CicLAVia – Culver City Meets Venice. Beginning at 9 am, 6 miles of area streets along Washington Blvd., Washington Place, Venice and Grand will be closed. Intended to create a stronger sense of community in the Culver City/Venice areas, CICLAVIA closes streets for residents to run, walk, bicycle, … Read More
FilmL.A.’s Board of Directors Includes New Leaders for 2017
Last December, acting on the recommendation of its nominating committee, the FilmL.A. board of directors voted unanimously to extend the service terms of thirteen of its members, name four new members to the board and appoint a new slate of officers and executive committee. FilmL.A. is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors, which includes entertainment industry executives, labor and … Read More
LAPD Tactical Alert for Inauguration Day
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed FilmL.A. that it has received an increased number of public assembly permit requests for activities commencing on Inauguration Day 2017. As a precaution, the LAPD will be under tactical alert to ensure public safety during planned demonstrations in high traffic areas. During this time, officers will be unavailable for filming related details. Officers … Read More
LA County Animal Care & Control Processes and Procedures for Animal Exhibition Permits
The County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control office has notified FilmL.A. of its processes for the use of animals on film sets. When using a live animal for still or motion filming, production companies will be required to contact the Department of Animal Care and Control to obtain a Permit for Animal Exhibition. This requirement applies to all areas of … Read More
LA/Ontario International Airport Permitting Changes Effective 11/1/16
The Los Angeles World Airports has notified FilmL.A. that beginning November 1, 2016, all permits for LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will be handled by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). Requests for permits for film activity at Ontario International Airport starting on November 1, should be directed to Mr. Dan Adamus, Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Adamus can be contacted by … Read More