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Do I Need a FilmLA Permit?  Some Guidance from FilmLA

Do I need a film permit?

For Filmmakers  |  December 12, 2023

So, you want to do some filming (or take some pictures) in/around Los Angeles and want to know if you need a permit. It’s a good question, and if you’re inclined to ask, the answer is definitely “maybe.” FilmLA serves 21 different jurisdictions, whose rules for when permits are required… >>Read more

Benefits of Obtaining a Film Permit

Benefits of Obtaining a Film Permit

For Filmmakers  |  December 7, 2023

Though it has its share of global competitors, Greater Los Angeles remains one of the most convenient destinations for filmmaking, due in no small part to the film industry’s long and celebrated presence here. On any given day, upwards of 120 simultaneous productions are underway in Greater Los Angeles. Even… >>Read more

FilmLA to Streamline School Film License Application Process in MyFilmLA 

Production Alert: MyFilmLA Update for Schools

Production Alerts  |  November 9, 2023

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… >>Read more

No Surprise: Summer of Strikes Sends LA Shoot Days Lower

FilmLA 2023 Q3 Film Production Report

Research Updates  |  October 17, 2023

FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. FilmLA’s new report reveals the full effect of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work actions on summer film and television production in Los Angeles. Local on-location… >>Read more

FilmLA Releases New 2021-2022 Scripted Content Study

Scripted Content Study 2022 cover

Research Updates  |  October 3, 2023

A new, first of its kind report analyzing U.S.-produced, first-run, English-language scripted projects distributed in years 2021 and 2022. >>Read more

Pencils Down, Production Plummets in Year’s Second Quarter

2023 Q2 Los Angeles Area Filming Research Report

Research Updates  |  July 19, 2023

FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. Local on-location film production declined in the second quarter of 2023, mustering 6,566 Shoot Days (SD)* to finish down -28.8 percent for the quarter, measured… >>Read more

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