Updated on 12/11/2024 at 11:00am FilmLA and the City and the County of Los Angeles will be closed on Wednesday December 25th, 2024, and Wednesday January 1st, 2025, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Other Jurisdictions we serve may be closed for additional time during the holiday season. At time of publication, not all jurisdiction’s deadlines have been … Read More
LA City Fire Department Announces New Service Pricing
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has informed FilmLA that effective November 18, 2024, the hourly billing rate for a Uniformed Fire Safety Officer (UFSO) will increase from $122.00 per hour to $127.00 per hour. Additionally, the Los Angeles City Film Spot Check Fee will also increase from $271.00 per permit to $287.00 per permit. Policies regarding UFSO assignment will … Read More
Holiday Moratoriums, Permit Deadlines and Hours of Operation
Updated 12/11/2024 at 11:05am Each year, to reduce the impacts of construction, events, and filming during the holiday season on shoppers and retail businesses, multiple jurisdictions served by FilmLA, including the City of Los Angeles, implement temporary restrictions on production activity in commercial districts. CITY OF LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY MORATORIUM Lane closures, street closures, and street parking will be prohibited … 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
FilmLA Issues Election Week Resource Caution
Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 5. As millions of California voters head to US Post Office locations and Vote Centers to mail or cast their ballots, local officials expect increased staffing needs for law enforcement and public safety personnel, amidst possible protest activity. FilmLA reminds all filmmakers that the availability of government partners to review film permit applications, approve … Read More