FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as the other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of the Presidents’ Day 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 (listed by earliest due date). The deadlines … Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Permit Deadlines
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2024, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. 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 (listed by earliest due date). The … Read More
Do I Need a FilmLA Permit? Some Guidance from FilmLA
So, you want to do some filming (or take some pictures) in/around Los Angeles and want to know if you need a permit. It’s a good question, and if you’re inclined to ask, the answer is definitely “maybe.” FilmLA serves 23 different jurisdictions, whose rules for when permits are required vary. Generally speaking, government authorities look at two things when … Read More
Benefits of Obtaining a Film Permit
Though it has its share of global competitors, Greater Los Angeles remains one of the most convenient destinations for filmmaking, due in no small part to the film industry’s long and celebrated presence here. On any given day, upwards of 120 simultaneous productions are underway in Greater Los Angeles. Even with this volume, a recent FilmLA survey found that, by … Read More
Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Permit Application Deadlines
FilmLA and the City and the County of Los Angeles will be closed on Monday, December 25th, 2023, and Monday, January 1st, 2024, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Other Jurisdictions we serve may be closed for additional time during the holiday season. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed below. … Read More