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As we embark on the Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake, which is believed to foster growth, resilience, and self-transformation, FilmLA wanted to share a little history and showcase some of Chinatown’s hidden gems. Downtown Los Angeles’ Chinatown neighborhood is not the first neighborhood to bear that name. Old… >>Read more

Updated January 31st, 2025 @4:20pm We recognize that no aspect of life in Greater Los Angeles is unaffected by recent fire events and the heartbreaking loss of lives, homes, businesses and cherished community spaces. Many who participate in the region’s entertainment economy are directly impacted by this tragedy. The numerous… >>Read more

FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. Overall production in Greater Los Angeles increased 6.2 percent from October through December 2024 to 5,860 Shoot Days (SD)* according to FilmLA’s latest report. Most… >>Read more

FilmLA coordinates with our local fire jurisdictions to ensure all proper permitting is in place when your shoot involves the use of special effects and pyrotechnics. >>Read more

Through conversations with accomplished Location Professionals and film hosts, we aim to share frank, open advice about the film host experience. This month, we caught up with veteran Location Manager Gregory Alpert to set the stage and gather his advice.  Gregory has been named Location Professional of the Year five… >>Read more

FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com with any questions. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed below.Deadlines listed… >>Read more