In an effort to address staffing constraints during the Twilight Concert Series occurring on Thursdays in the city, effective June 22, 2017, all requests for filming on Thursdays, in Santa Monica proper will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis. If the Santa Monica Police Department determines that an officer is required for production activity planned on … Read More
5-Month Full Closure of 6th Street Between Flower and Hope Starts June 3rd
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
Team FilmL.A. Joins 10,000 River Stewards for the 28th Annual LA River Clean Up
This April, the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) hosted its 28th Annual Great LA River Clean Up: La Gran Limpieza! FOLAR organizers divided the river into three sections for three separate clean-up days. Team FilmL.A. chose to direct its efforts to the mid-river areas as part of Earth Day 2017. Team FilmL.A. joined thousands of LA River supporters in bagging … Read More