FilmLA Basic Fees List
Below are the most common fees assessed by this jurisdiction. Additional application, use, or personnel fees may apply based on location or scope of activity for this jurisdiction. Any fees not directly collected by FilmLA on behalf of the municipality through the film permit must be paid directly to the service provider. FilmLA makes every effort to publish the most up to date fees for these municipal service providers, however fees are subject to change at their discretion.
FilmLA Basic Fees List
| Fee Type | Rate | Per |
|---|---|---|
|
Permit Application Fee Up to 5 Locations, 7 Consecutive Days |
$931 | Permit |
|
Permit Rider Fee During Business Hours |
$148.75 | Rider |
|
Permit Rider Fee After Business Hours |
$208 | Rider |
|
Still Photo Application Fee* Cast/Crew of 16+ Requires Motion Rate |
$104 | Permit |
| Still Photo Rider Fee | $31 | Rider |
| Student Permit Fee (simple) | $52 | Permit |
| Student Permit Fee (complex) | $134 | Permit |
| Non-Profit (PSA) Permit App Fee | $73 | Permit |
| Non-Profit (PSA) Permit Rider Fee | $36 | Permit |
|
Notification Fee Base Radius |
$232 | Radius |
| Lane Closure Administration Fee | $78 | Involved Location |
| Gunfire Administration Fee | $78 | Involved Location |
| Special FX - Explosion & Smoke Administration Fee | $78 | Involved Location |
| Drone Administration Fee | $78 | Involved Location |
| Helicopter Administration Fee | $78 | Involved Location |
|
FilmLA Monitor Fee** Minimum Applies. Subject to OT and DT. Standard Arrival: 1 Hour Prior to Permit Start Time. |
$44.50 | Hour |
* Still photo productions with a cast / crew size of 16 or more people will incur the Motion application fee. Any B-roll or motion filming in conjunction with a still photo shoot will also incur the Motion rate. Additionally, for crews of this size or larger, a LAFD Spot Check Surcharge will also be assessed.
** The FilmLA monitor service is charged in hourly increments based on time at location. For example, if monitor service is required from 6am-10pm, the breakdown of service hours would be 8 Regular hours, 4 overtime hours, and 4 double time hours to cover the service, whether completed by one or multiple monitors.
Common Fees, LA City
| Fee Type | Rate | Per |
|---|---|---|
| LA City Fire Department - Spot Check Surcharge | $287 | Permit |
| LA City Fire Safety Officer | $127 | Hour (4hr minimum, 1 Hour Travel Time) |
| LA City Lane & Street Closure Fee | $312 | Involved Location |
|
LA City Posting Fee Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$69 | 300' of Linear Curbside Space |
|
LAPD Officer - Retired / Off Duty Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$67.19 - $77.90 | Hour (8hr minimum, Flat Rate, OT after 8 hrs, DT after 12 hrs) |
|
LAPD Officer - Retired / Off Duty Motorcycle Fee Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$75 | Day |
|
LAPD Officer - Active Duty Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$74 | Hour (2-4hr minimum, Flat Rate: No OT/DT, No Motorcycle Fee) |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Film Use Fee | $450 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Still Photo Use Fee (1-14 People) | $75 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Still Photo Use Fee (15+ People) | $150 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Prep / Strike Fee | $150 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Basecamp Only | $450 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Crew Parking Only (1-15 Cars) | $100 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Crew Parking Only (16+ Cars) | $300 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Catering Only (1-74 People) | $225 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Catering Only (75+ People) | $450 | Day |
|
LA Department of Rec & Parks - Special Facility Service Fee Standard use fee waived if Special Facility Fee already collected. |
$150 | Day |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Monitor Fee | $38 | Hour |
| LA Department of Rec & Parks - Monitor Reporting Fee | $76 | Monitor Shift |
| LA Department of Water & Power - Facility Film Use Fee | $800 - $2,000 | Day |
| LA Department of Water & Power - Facility Still Photo Use Fee | $500 | Day |
| LA Department of Water & Power - Facility Monitor Fee | $50 - $70 | Hour |
| Port of Los Angeles - Use Fee | $300 | Day |
| Port of Los Angeles - Prep / Strike Fee | $100 | Day |
| Port of Los Angeles - Case Camp Only | $300 | Day |
| Port of Los Angeles - Crew Parking Only | $150 | Day |
| Port of Los Angeles - Police Officer | $112 | Hour |