FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles as well as the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. If you have any questions, please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed below. The deadlines listed below are for … Read More
Filming in The Port of Los Angeles Restricted During Fleet Week 2025
The LA Waterfront at The Port of Los Angeles will be hosting LA Fleet Week from May 21st to May 26th, 2025. LA Fleet Week hosts a variety of activities for visiting military personnel and the general public. This six-day celebration will feature active-duty ship tours, educational sessions, military displays and equipment demonstrations, military aircraft flyovers, and much more. Based on the … Read More
Five Questions with FilmLA Board Chair Melissa Harman, CPA
As a not-for-profit organization, FilmLA is governed by an all-volunteer, 27-member board of directors, which includes entertainment industry executives, labor and trade representatives and local community leaders. For 2025, the FilmLA Board of Directors is chaired by Melissa Harman, CPA. Melissa has practiced public accounting since 1998. As a Partner and National Practice Leader, Higher Education at Moss Adams, Melissa … Read More
Summer Restrictions for Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors
With summer fast approaching, Southern California beaches are gearing up for the yearly migration of beachgoers flocking to our sand and surf. Also on the horizon, Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors will once again implement their standard summer filming restrictions. The 2025 Summer season will span from Saturday, May 17th to Sunday, September 7th. Please note the following limitations … Read More
L.A. On-Location Filming Falls in First Quarter
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. In the midst of a global decline in production and intensifying competition for film projects and jobs, on-location production in Greater Los Angeles declined by -22.4 percent from January through March 2025 to 5,295 Shoot … Read More