Innovation Spotlight: Production Planning

You’re in the scout van with the director, producer, and all the department heads. Suddenly, the director points to a random house and declares, “That’s it! That’s the one!”

All eyes turn to you. Expectations are high. You need answers. And fast!

Of course, you’ll have to get the homeowner on board. But that’s just the beginning. You also need to know everything there is about the street and the surrounding neighborhood. What are the parking restrictions? How often has the area been filmed? Are there any community sensitivities or special requirements that could affect your budget or schedule?

If only there was someone you could call who already had all those answers…

Good news: There is!

Thanks to FilmLA’s free Production Planning Service established in 2006, there IS someone you can call for answers to those questions, and much more!

FilmLA’s Solution Services team is here to provide you with expert guidance on everything from fee estimates for budgeting, to street closure and parking pre-approvals, to identifying film-friendly areas and advising on possible location challenges.

Have questions about drones, gunfire, or pyrotechnics? Wondering where to set up base camp or crew parking? Need help getting permission to film in a government property? We’ve got you covered.

Our team fields over 1,500 calls and emails from filmmakers every month. So, when the pressure is on and time is tight, give us a call! We’ve been the industry’s not so secret weapon for nearly 20 years.