Though it has its share of global competitors, Greater Los Angeles remains one of the most convenient destinations for filmmaking, due in no small part to the film industry’s long and celebrated presence here. On any given day, upwards of 120 simultaneous productions are underway in Greater Los Angeles. Even with this volume, a recent FilmLA survey found that, by … Read More
Holiday Moratorium: Reducing the Impact of Filming in Commercial Zones
Each year, to reduce the impacts of construction, events, and filming during the holiday season on shoppers and retail businesses, multiple jurisdictions served by FilmLA including the City of Los Angeles implement temporary restrictions on production activity in commercial districts. For example, lane closures, street closures, and street parking will be prohibited in commercial/retail areas of the City of Los … Read More
Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Permit Application Deadlines
FilmLA and the City and the County of Los Angeles will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd, 2022, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Other Jurisdictions we serve may be closed for additional time during the holiday season. Please note that all permits are due by 10 am on the date listed below.The … Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Permit Application Deadlines
FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as the other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please note that all permits are due by 10 am on the date listed below.The deadlines listed below, are for simple permits. Special effects, lane/road closures, drones, and … Read More
Holiday Moratorium: Reducing the Impact of Filming in Commercial Zones
Revised 11/23/22 @ 2:30 p.m. This Production Alert will be updated as FilmLA receives additional instruction from its government clients. Each year, to reduce the impacts of construction, events, and filming during the holiday season on shoppers and retail businesses, multiple jurisdictions served by FilmLA including the City of Los Angeles implement temporary restrictions on production activity in commercial districts. … Read More