FilmLA is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with the City of San Fernando, establishing FilmLA as the centralized coordinator of film permits and related services in the City. Effective June 1, 2022, filmmakers with an interest in filming in San Fernando will be able to do so through FilmLA’s one-stop permitting solution. Meanwhile, San Fernando residents … Read More
Summit of the Americas Event to Limit Downtown-Area Filming in Early June
From June 6 through June 10, the United States and City of Los Angeles will host the Ninth Summit of the Americas, a multi-day, multi-location gathering of senior government, community and business leaders from North, South and Central American nations and the Caribbean. The purpose of the Summit is dialogue and action to address hemispheric challenges and opportunities. All Summit … Read More
Memorial Day Permit Deadlines
FilmLA, the City and County of Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. Please note the following permit deadlines: Tuesday 5/31 due Wednesday 5/25 no later than 10am Wednesday 6/1 due Thursday 5/26 no later than 10am Thursday 6/2 due Friday 5/27 no later than 10am LA City Parks and … Read More
LA Filming Sees Strong Start as FilmLA Reports Record 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. On-location film production in Greater Los Angeles saw a strong start this year, setting a new first quarter record with 9,832 Shoot Days (SD). The last time FilmLA reported such high filming levels from January … Read More
Community Filming Surveys: An Overview
The Community Filming Survey (aka “filming survey,” or “community survey”) is an integral part of the permit coordination process . Even though dozens of these surveys are conducted each week, their purpose and the rules that govern them are sometimes a mystery to Angelenos. To speak directly to some of the misinformation out there, here is a short overview of … Read More