Ground-Level Ambassadors Keeping Shoots Smooth and Neighbors Happy You’re racing to capture the final shot of the day. Time is tight, the light is fading, and the crew is in motion. Then a neighbor approaches, upset about a blocked driveway. Who steps in to handle it so you can stay focused? Your FilmLA Monitor!Since 1997, FilmLA Monitors have supported high-impact, … Read More
Indigenous People’s Day Permit Deadlines
The City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as some of the other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. FilmLA will remain open for business. Please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com with any questions. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed … Read More
Location Scouting and Film Hosting: Part 3
This is the third article in a three-part series about hosting filming at your home or business. Through conversations with accomplished Location Professionals and film hosts, we aim to share frank, open advice about the film host experience. A Veteran Host Shares Her Experience In this installment we spoke with Deborah, a veteran film host who has been hosting film shoots … Read More
Cold Scouting Explained: Tips for Property Owners
In the film industry, the practice known as “cold scouting” is when a location scout or other film company representative stops by a home or a business to see if it would be a good fit for their project. A regular part of the job for location professionals in Greater Los Angeles, cold scouts are sometimes a film host’s first … Read More
Labor Day Permit Deadlines 2025
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. 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. Lane/road closures, drones, and other high impact activity may require … Read More