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
Options for Filmmakers Seeking Metro Bike Share Station Shut Down and Relocation
Planning to film in the vicinity of a Metro Bike Share Station? In most areas where these Stations are located, such as in Downtown Los Angeles, a process exists for their relocation and/or removal in conjunction with permitted film production. When full station removal is not necessary, less work intensive adjustments, such as the alteration of station signage to suit … Read More
Location Scouting and Film Hosting: Part 2
Pictured: Abbi Jacobson as Leslie and Poppy Liu as Sarah from “No Good Deed”. Photo Credit: Saeed Adyani/Netflix This is the second 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. Pictured: Location Scout Nancy … Read More