The temporary reservation of curbside parking for film production purposes is efficient and straightforward in Los Angeles. Reviewing and approving street parking requests and issuing public notice in the form of temporary “No Parking” signs, is essential for on-location filming. Requests for posted parking are easily placed through MyFilmLA and processed alongside the rest of each application. Recently, the … Read More
ADVISORY RE: LADOT OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS
More than a decade ago, leaders in the City of Los Angeles enacted a new policy allowing some city-owned properties to be used for free by the film industry. This includes some municipal buildings (i.e., City Hall) and city managed off-street parking lots. Today, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) manages over a hundred and fifteen off-street parking lots that are located everywhere from far north in … Read More
City of Glendale Encouraging Filmmakers to Apply for Permits Early in July
The City of Glendale has asked FilmLA’s assistance in communicating new July permit application deadlines to the film industry. Filmmakers seeking to film in the City of Glendale from July 7 through July 31 are encouraged to submit film permit applications to the City for review ASAP. For specifics, filmmakers should either email FilmandEvents@glendaleca.gov or call (818) 548-4844, and select … Read More
FilmLA and City of San Fernando Partner to Support Filming
FilmLA is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with the City of San Fernando, establishing FilmLA as the centralized coordinator of film permits and related services in the City. Effective June 1, 2022, filmmakers with an interest in filming in San Fernando will be able to do so through FilmLA’s one-stop permitting solution. Meanwhile, San Fernando residents … Read More
Summit of the Americas Event to Limit Downtown-Area Filming in Early June
From June 6 through June 10, the United States and City of Los Angeles will host the Ninth Summit of the Americas, a multi-day, multi-location gathering of senior government, community and business leaders from North, South and Central American nations and the Caribbean. The purpose of the Summit is dialogue and action to address hemispheric challenges and opportunities. All Summit … Read More