The Los Angeles City Fire Department has asked FilmLA’s help announcing an official change in department policy. The change affects permit seekers looking to make Fire Department personnel adjustments in the 24 hours prior to the start of scheduled filming. Most permits approved by the Los Angeles City Fire Department can take advantage of the department’s Spot Check program. Shoots … Read More
DPW Introduces New Express Flood Film Scouting Permit
The flood control system that protects the residents of Los Angeles County is the largest municipally owned flood control system in the world, providing the backbone of flood control for the entire Los Angeles basin, the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita Valleys. The Los Angeles County Flood Control District controls and conserves flood, storms, and other wastewaters. The … Read More
FilmLA to Streamline School Film License Application Process in MyFilmLA
Beginning Monday, 11/13/23, FilmLA will integrate its school license application process into MyFilmLA. All requests to use school district properties for filming and production parking will now be processed entirely within the MyFilmLA customer portal. Previously, applications to use schools for filming were handled outside of MyFilmLA in a process involving multiple back and forth emails, phone calls, and fillable … Read More
LA City Fire Department Announces New Service Pricing
Edited for clarification 10/31/2023 @5:30pm The Film Unit of the City of Los Angeles Fire Department has asked FilmLA to inform film industry customers of coming changes to the Department’s schedule of fees. The new LA City Fire rates will apply to all City permit applications as follows: Thank you for your attention to this important announcement from the LA … Read More
FilmLA to Implement Reduced Operating Hours on July 1st
As of July 1, FilmLA will be implementing a temporary reduction in operating hours due to an overall decline in permit volume and on-location filming. Starting 7/1/2023, FilmLA will be open for business from 9 AM to 5 PM (Monday-Friday) until further notice. We will continue to provide all our standard services of permit and license coordination, neighborhood notification and … Read More