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Independence Day Permit Deadlines

Production Alerts | June 18, 2025
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as the other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. >>Read more
Update on Filming During Ongoing Protest Activity

Production Alerts | June 9, 2025
Updated: June 18th, 2025 @1:35pm Updated: June 17th, 2025 @4:15pm The curfew in effect for Downtown has been lifted. Filming may resume during standard filming hours. Update: June 11th, 2025 @12:15pm By order of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, an evening (8p-6a) curfew is now in effect for the Downtown… >>Read more
Hidden Gems of Los Angeles: West Adams District

For Communities, For Filmmakers | May 12, 2025
The West Adams District is home to some of the most sought-after residences from the 20th century in Los Angeles. In this article, FilmLA’s DEI Advisory Committee takes us on a tour of the District, bounded by the Santa Monica Freeway on the north, Vermont Avenue on the east, Western… >>Read more
Options for Filmmakers Seeking Metro Bike Share Station Shut Down and Relocation

For Filmmakers | March 27, 2025
Planning to film in the vicinity of a Metro Bike Share Station? In most areas where these Stations are located, such as in Downtown Los Angeles, a process exists for their relocation and/or removal in conjunction with permitted film production. When full station removal is not necessary, less work intensive… >>Read more
LA City Fire Department Announces New Service Pricing

Production Alerts | November 15, 2024
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has informed FilmLA that effective November 18, 2024, the hourly billing rate for a Uniformed Fire Safety Officer (UFSO) will increase from $122.00 per hour to $127.00 per hour. Additionally, the Los Angeles City Film Spot Check Fee will also increase from $271.00 per… >>Read more
A Record Quarter for L.A. Area Filming (But Not a Record Year)

Research Updates | January 19, 2022
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. According to FilmLA’s latest report, on-location filming in the fourth quarter of 2021 (October-December) remained robust, setting an all-time quarterly record of 10,780 Shoot Days… >>Read more
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