Five Questions with FilmLA Board Chair Melissa Harman, CPA

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5 questions with FilmLA Board Chair

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

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Production Alert Beaches

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

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Metro Bike Share Station

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

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Abbi Jacobson as Leslie and Poppy Liu as Sarah on 'No Good Deed'. Photo credit: SAEED ADYANI/Netflix

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

Filming During Spring Break at Public School Districts Partnered with FilmLA

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Production Alert FilmLA

The school districts that FilmLA partners with have informed us of their Spring Break Schedules for 2025. School facilities may still be available for filming and/or parking use during this time, however, requests must be discussed and coordinated with school site administrators prior to the applications being submitted to FilmLA for processing. With limited school staffing during Spring Break, communication … Read More