This is the third article in a three-part series about hosting filming at your home or business. Through conversations with accomplished Location Professionals and film hosts, we aim to share frank, open advice about the film host experience.  A Veteran Host Shares Her Experience In this installment we spoke with… >>Read more

In the film industry, the practice known as “cold scouting” is when a location scout or other film company representative stops by a home or a business to see if it would be a good fit for their project. FilmLA offers the following tips to protect yourself and your property. >>Read more

FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.Please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com with any questions. Please note that all permits are due by 10am on the date listed below. Lane/road… >>Read more

A new organization, Film Santa Monica, created by the Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Office, in coordination with the City of Santa Monica, will be coordinating Santa Monica film permits effective September 1, 2025.  FilmLA has served as a liaison between the film production community and the City of Santa… >>Read more

FilmLA’s Solution Services team is here to provide you with expert guidance on everything from fee estimates for budgeting, to street closure and parking pre-approvals, to identifying film-friendly areas and advising on possible location challenges. >>Read more

FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. >>Read more