Production

Planning

Get Guidance, Before You Apply

FilmLA’s FREE Production Planning service makes filming in Greater Los Angeles easier. Our experienced Solution Services team is here to answer your questions, explain the requirements and special conditions of the areas we serve, and guide you through potential location challenges before you apply for a film permit. We can help you keep your production on-budget, save time, and avoid surprises. 

Contact Solution Services

Our Solutions Services team is available M-F, 8am – 6pm to assist you.

Email:  info@filmla.com

Call:  213-977-8600

Support by Phone or Email

We handle over 24,000 calls/emails per year. 

Consultation

Get free consultation for your filming requests.

Special Conditions

Find out if there are special conditions for an area.

Special FX

We can advise on drone use, special FX and stunts.

Budget Analysis

Find a location that fits your vision and your budget.

Base Camp & Parking

Identify convenient, affordable options for base camps and parking.

Street Closures

Get pre-approvals for street closures and parking.

Reserve Government Properties

Make reservations for filming at Los Angeles City owned properties.

The FilmLA Pre-Production team has saved me so many times. They are always beyond helpful in talking me through the requirements to be aware of…when creative executives undoubtedly come to me with wild requests. FilmLA is great in helping to navigate the bureaucracy and many agencies of LA City government.

Evan D. Watkins

Location Scout, Screenwriter & Producer

Film LA’s Production Planning Department is a great resource for quick insight on your pre-permitting questions. They are on my speed dial every show.

Michael Wesley

Location Manager

Working with FilmLA has been an incredibly positive experience. FilmLA’s Production Planning Department is my essential first call or email to get a proper heads up intel going into an unknown filming location! They are extremely responsive to help with their insight on filming frequency, neighborhood rules and restrictions, and other filming notes needed before selecting the location.

Kyle Sucher

Supervising Location Manager, “Hacks”

Get Answers on the FilmLA Knowledge Base

Get everything you need on the new FilmLA Knowledge Base,  a searchable hub for filming requirements and general policies at info.filmla.com. Quickly find information on the areas and schools we serve, MyFilmLA guides, permit FAQs, and more.

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