The temporary reservation of curbside parking for film production purposes is efficient and straightforward in Los Angeles. Reviewing and approving street parking requests and issuing public notice in the form of temporary “No Parking” signs, is essential for on-location filming. Requests for posted parking are easily placed through MyFilmLA and processed alongside the rest of each application. Recently, the … Read More
New Location Mapping Feature Debuts in MyFilmLA
In late October, FilmLA introduced a small but powerful upgrade to its next-generation permit coordination system, MyFilmLA. The sought-after update provides all permit applicants with a new production planning tool: the ability to check desired locations for conflict with other filming events, after submitting a permit application for review. In a revised workflow, permit applicants can now use GIS mapping … Read More
New LA County Fire Safety Officer Rates Effective October 1
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has informed FilmLA that effective October 1, 2022, the hourly billing rate for a Fire Safety Officer (FSO) will increase from $196.99 per hour to $201.82 per hour. Please note that the new rates apply regardless of the rank of the individual Fire Department representative assigned to provide FSO services. Policies regarding FSO assignment … Read More
Upcoming Adjustments to Permit Fee Schedule
Updated 7.15.22 @ 2:00 p.m. Please be advised that FilmLA and some of the jurisdictions we serve will implement revised fee schedules for new film permit applications received on or after July 1, 2022, and for filming taking place on or after that date. Like all prior fee increases applied by FilmLA, the latest adjustments are linked to changes in … 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