As the Los Angeles Dodgers today mark Opening Day and celebrate 60 memory making years at Dodger Stadium, the City of Los Angeles has game day guidance for filmmakers planning shoots in the vicinity and along transportation routes used by local baseball fans. Please be reminded that filming, aerial filming, and film parking restrictions are in effect in specific areas … Read More
Protests to Affect Filming in Downtown Los Angeles November 3-6
On November 4, 2017 there will be a Nationwide Refuse Fascism protest affecting major areas of the city. The Los Angeles Police Department along with nationwide law enforcement in major metropolitan areas have been preparing for the number of people this event will draw. LAPD officers will be on heightened alert from Friday, November 3rd through Monday, November 6th. A … Read More
CORRECTION: Metro Transit Security to Staff Film Shoots on MTA Properties
Update: An earlier FilmL.A. Production Alert, dated August 7, detailed a revised procedure for the hiring of security for film-related detail work at LA Metro properties. This Alert supersedes and replaces that announcement. FilmL.A., at the request of L.A. Metro, reminds the production community of the procedures for filming at Metro properties. Metro’s current procedures for filming permits are outlined … Read More
LAPD Tactical Alert for Inauguration Day
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed FilmL.A. that it has received an increased number of public assembly permit requests for activities commencing on Inauguration Day 2017. As a precaution, the LAPD will be under tactical alert to ensure public safety during planned demonstrations in high traffic areas. During this time, officers will be unavailable for filming related details. Officers … Read More
Remembering Officer Christopher Cortijo, Friend of FilmL.A.
Last week, the City of Los Angeles paused to pay tribute to one of its own. Long-serving LAPD Motorcycle Officer Christopher Cortijo was laid to rest last Tuesday. Officer Cortijo tragically lost his life in a traffic accident earlier this month. During his career, Officer Cortijo received 130 commendations for police professionalism and was twice named “Officer of the Year.” … Read More