Just Picture It You’re in the scout van with the director, producer, and all the department heads. Suddenly, the director points to a random house and declares, “That’s it! That’s the one!” All eyes turn to you. Expectations are high. You need answers. And fast! Of course, you’ll have to get the homeowner on board. But that’s just the beginning. … Read More
LA Plays the Part: Philadelphia
Pictured: Filming location near Koreatown. Photo Credit: Veronique Vowell.Los Angeles has served as a featured backdrop and uncredited star of movies and television shows for more than a hundred years. A town nicknamed for its greatest industry, you may know it as Hollywood, La La Land or Tinseltown. And sometimes, without anyone even realizing it, L.A. goes by other names, … Read More
Independence Day Permit Deadlines 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, in observance of Independence Day. 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. The deadlines listed below are for simple permits. Special effects, lane/road … Read More
Hidden Gems of Los Angeles: West Adams District
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 Avenue on the west, and Jefferson Boulevard on the south. … Read More
Memorial Day Permit Deadlines 2025
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