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
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
L.A. On-Location Filming Falls in First Quarter
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. In the midst of a global decline in production and intensifying competition for film projects and jobs, on-location production in Greater Los Angeles declined by -22.4 percent from January through March 2025 to 5,295 Shoot … Read More
Sound Stage Occupancy / Stage Shoot Numbers Slip in New FilmLA Report
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today published new data tracking sound stage-based film production in Greater Los Angeles. The seventh edition of FilmLA’s Sound Stage Production Report is based on aggregated data sourced from 17 participating studios in Greater Los Angeles. Combined, these studios own and/or operate approximately … Read More
Options for Filmmakers Seeking Metro Bike Share Station Shut Down and Relocation
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