Through conversations with accomplished Location Professionals and film hosts, we aim to share frank, open advice about the film host experience. This month, we caught up with veteran Location Manager Gregory Alpert to set the stage and gather his advice.  Gregory has been named Location Professional of the Year five… >>Read more

The Los Angeles City Fire Department has informed FilmLA that effective November 18, 2024, the hourly billing rate for a Uniformed Fire Safety Officer (UFSO) will increase from $122.00 per hour to $127.00 per hour. Additionally, the Los Angeles City Film Spot Check Fee will also increase from $271.00 per… >>Read more

FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. 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.Deadlines listed… >>Read more

The City of Fullerton has a rich film history dating back to 1923, when Metro Pictures’ “Her Fatal Millions” was shot at Fullerton’s Santa Fe Train Depot. Since then, more than 500 film and television productions have made their way down the 5 Freeway toward this iconic suburban enclave. In… >>Read more

Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 5. As millions of California voters head to US Post Office locations and Vote Centers to mail or cast their ballots, local officials expect increased staffing needs for law enforcement and public safety personnel, amidst possible protest activity.  FilmLA reminds all filmmakers that the… >>Read more

The City and the County of Los Angeles, as well as other jurisdictions we serve, will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2024, in observance of Veteran’s Day. FilmLA will remain open for business. Jurisdictions not listed below will observe standard deadlines.Please contact Solution Services at info@filmla.com with any questions. Please note: Los… >>Read more