Pictured: Gregory Alpert. Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon ©2012. This is the first article in a three-part series about hosting filming at your home or business. 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 … Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Permit Deadlines
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 below are for simple permits. Special effects, lane/road closures, … Read More
Filming in Fullerton: Everything You Need to Know About This Charming, Film-friendly Town
The City of Fullerton has a rich film history dating back to 1923, when Metro Pictures’ “Her Fatal Millions” was shot at Fullerton’s Santa Fe Train Depot. Since then, more than 500 film and television productions have made their way down the 5 Freeway toward this iconic suburban enclave. In 2016, George Clooney chose the City of Fullerton for “Suburbicon,” … Read More
Veteran’s Day Permit Deadlines
The City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2024, in observance of Veteran’s Day. FilmLA will remain open for business. Jurisdictions not listed below will observe standard deadlines. Please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com with any questions. Please note: Los Angeles City & Unincorporated County, Diamond Bar, Gardena, Industry, … Read More
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Filming Moratorium
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be placing a moratorium on filming at airport property beginning on October 25th, 2024 and ending on January 2nd, 2025. Any requests for October 25th must be submitted by October 16th. The first possible shoot date in January will be January 13th with applications due on January 2nd. For any questions about deadlines, please feel free … Read More