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 are the annual Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors Summer Restrictions for film production. The 2024 Summer season will span from Friday, May 24th to Tuesday, September 8th. Please note the following limitations during … Read More
Cesar Chavez Day Permit Deadlines
The City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as some other jurisdictions we serve, will be observing Cesar Chavez Day, causing changes to the normal permit deadlines. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed below. The deadlines listed below are for simple permits. Special effects, lane/road closures, drones and other high impact … Read More
Filming During Spring Break at Public School Districts Partnered with FilmLA
The school districts that FilmLA partners with have informed us of their Spring Break Schedules for 2024. School facilities may still be available for filming and/or parking use during this time, however, requests must be discussed and coordinated with school site administrators prior to the applications being submitted to FilmLA for processing. With limited staffing during Spring Break, communication with … Read More
Film Permits vs. Event Permits: Clearing Up the Confusion
FilmLA previously published guidance for filmmakers on when film permits are required in Greater Los Angeles. Even though FilmLA does not process special event permit applications, a question is sometimes asked by event planners, community organizers, and concert promoters. The question is, “Do I need a special event permit?” You might! Determining what kind of permit(s) you need requires a … Read More
Streamlining School Site Access: A Talk with the MyFilmLA Project Team
Late last year, FilmLA introduced a major update to its MyFilmLA customer portal. For the first time, filmmakers gained the ability to apply for school filming licenses online. The old way of doing things, requiring work in separate systems to obtain a license and valid permit, created numerous challenges. Now that the two processes are integrated, and all permissions coordinated … Read More