DO I NEED A FILM PERMIT? Laws regarding film permit requirements are established by the jurisdictions that FilmLA serves. Please contact FilmLA if you have questions about whether a permit is required for your specific project. Generally speaking, non-commercial filming (personal use) does not require a film permit. FILM PERMIT PROCESS BELOW ARE THE FOLLOWING 5 STEPS FOR COMPLETING THE FILM PERMIT PROCESS. Step 1: Select Location Step 2: Secure Insurance Step 3: Submit Application Step 4: Conduct Outreach Step 5: Arrange Payment So, you’ve scouted several potential locations, picked out your favorites, and made sure they’re in FilmLA’s service area. Before you write the property owner a check or make any commitments, please give us a call to discuss the location and your intended filming plans. Also, check out our FAQ for answers to many popular questions. Our Production Planning Team will save you time and money by guiding you through permit requirements, as well as the unique needs of area communities. Count on us for help with: Counseling on past productions’ experience in a given area Budgeting questions Working in areas with special conditions Reservations for city owned properties Please see Area Requirements for application submission deadlines MYFILMLA LOCOSCOUT Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © Copyright 2021 FilmLA, All rights reserved.

VETERANS DAY PERMIT APPLICATION DEADLINES FilmLANovember 5, 2021Production AlertsLeave a Comment The County of Los Angeles, as well as several other jurisdictions served by FilmLA will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. On this day FilmLA will remain open with minimal staff. Please see below for changes to the normal permit application and modification deadlines, which are based on permit approver availability next week: For filming taking place on: Friday, November 12 Standard permit applications are due by 2p on Monday, November 8 Saturday, November 13 through Monday, November 15 Standard permit applications are due by 2p on Tuesday, November 9 Tuesday, November 16 Standard permit applications are due by 2p on Wednesday, November 10 For POSTING for Permits on Tuesday, November 16 Standard permit applications are due by 2p on Tuesday, November 9 Thank you for your attention to this notice. We look forward to helping you film in Greater Los Angeles. SHARE THIS: FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrint Tags:Deadlines, film permits, Veterans Day LEAVE A REPLY Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website CATEGORIES For Communities For Filmmakers LA Loves Film Local Business Profiles News Releases Production Alerts Research MEDIA INQUIRIES Please contact media@filmla.com NEWS DIGEST Email Address FOLLOW @FILMLA My Tweets LIKE US ON FACEBOOK MYFILMLA LOCOSCOUT Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © Copyright 2021 FilmLA, All rights reserved.