For
Filmmakers
Bringing Your Creative Vision to Life
Greater Los Angeles is the film, television and commercial production capital of the world. Celebrated for its creative economy and talented film industry workforce, filming happens every day in neighborhoods Angelenos call home.
At FilmLA, we are mission focused on supporting productions of all sizes and helping filmmakers access all that L.A. has to offer.
Partnering with local jurisdictions, we offer a variety of free services designed to streamline the permitting process for filmmakers and content creators, while working to keep our communities film friendly.
Learn More About Our Services
Production Planning
FilmLA’s experienced Solution Services team stands ready to assist you with filming-related questions of all kinds. Make FilmLA your first call (or email) and get FREE help, whether or not you’re ready to apply for a film permit. From finding the perfect film locations, to navigating the film permit process – even assistance with logistics and budgeting — we’re here to help you plan an efficient shoot and avoid costly last-minute surprises.
LocoScout
Location Database
Explore our free, easy to search location database of publicly owned low-cost filming locations! You’ll find film friendly schools, parks, beaches and municipal buildings, some even featuring unique settings like courtrooms and jail cells. Whether you are scouting for the next big blockbuster or a small indie project, Loco Scout’s simple and searchable database puts hundreds of budget-friendly locations at your fingertips.
Reservations
Interested in filming at an LA County beach, an LA City park or a city or county-owned municipal building? Making a reservation is often the first step in the process, and with FilmLA’s online reservation system, you can check availability and request a reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Of course, you’ll need a valid film permit too. Either way, our experienced staff has you covered.
MyFilmLA
You’ve scouted and selected the perfect locations for your project; you’ve researched all the area requirements and spoken to Solution Services, and now you are ready to apply for your film permit. Thanks to our state-of-the-art MyFilmLA online permit system, applying for a permit is a cinch! Just make sure to apply by 10:00 am on the day your permit application is due in accordance with city deadlines.
Permit Coordination
Once you submit your film permit application and pay the non-refundable application fee, your application will be reviewed and assigned to an experienced FilmLA staff member for coordination. Your FilmLA coordinator will be your primary point of contact and will communicate any additional jurisdictional requirements based on your filming activity. They will also work with our client approvers to facilitate all the permissions needed to finalize your permit.
