News Releases

FilmLA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach as part of a one-year pilot program. Beginning May 1, 2026, FilmLA will serve as the centralized coordinator of film permits and related services in the City. An iconic coastal city nestled between Hermosa Beach and… >>Read more

FilmLA Board of Directors Moves to Make City Film Permits More Affordable, Fund Six-Month Pilot Program Linking Production Impact to Permit Cost. >>Read more

FilmLA is hard at work with other City Leaders to make the process of filming on location in the City of Los Angeles as accessible, affordable, and straightforward as possible. >>Read more

Together with the launch of a new website at filmla.com, FilmLA is excited to announce a new information resource for Los Angeles area filmmakers: the FilmLA Knowledge Base. >>Read more

On September 26th, FilmLA representatives presented their quarterly in-person report to the LA City Board of Public Works (BPW), giving an overview of FilmLA services and sharing recent film production data, as well as underscoring progress towards key initiatives aimed at making filming easier in Los Angeles. Highlights from the… >>Read more

FilmLA, the nonprofit partner film office serving the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Gutches as its new Chief Executive Officer. >>Read more