Last update: July 2, 2024 5:55 pm FilmLA, along with some of the jurisdictions we serve, will adjust service pricing on July 1, 2024. This Production Alert outlines the fees that will be changing. We will update the Alert as we receive additional instructions from our clients and will note any effective dates other than July 1st. FILMLA FEE ADJUSTMENTS FilmLA … Read More
Use of Schools for Filming and Parking During Summer Break
School facilities may still be available for filming and/or parking use during Summer Break, however requests must be discussed and coordinated with school site administrators prior to applications being submitted to FilmLA for processing. With limited staffing during Summer Break, communication with school administrators, procuring custodial staff, and gaining access to school sites may be challenging. As a reminder, basic … Read More
How to Close a Street for Filming in Los Angeles
In the interest of public safety or to capture the perfect shot, some filming activities may require your production company to close public streets. Maybe you’re filming a period piece, and you don’t want a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck driving through your recreation of 1930s Los Angeles. Or maybe you’re filming a car crash scene where props, picture cars, and equipment … Read More
“Hardly a Hostile Takeover”: Animal Performers, Venice Beachgoers Share Access at LA County Beach
It’s easy to be entranced by the spectacle of three majestic horses, seemingly ridden by a trio of apes, walking along Venice Beach. And yet, that was exactly the view these animal performers gave onlookers while filming their cameo appearance in Disney’s blockbuster “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” Many beachgoers stopped in their tracks to record this unexpected … Read More
Los Angeles City Fire Department Adjusts Personnel Assignment Policies
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