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 |
|---|---|---|
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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 County
| Fee Type | Rate | Per |
|---|---|---|
| LA County Fire - Filming Review Fee | $343.30 | Permit |
|
LA County Fire - Still Photography Review Fee For Shoots Involving 16+ People |
$277.00 | Permit |
| LA County Fire - Special Effects Permit Fee | $350 | Involved Location |
|
LA County Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$63.51 | Hour (4hr minimum, OT/DT Applies) |
|
LA County Fire Safety Officer (FSO) Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$201.82 | Hour (4hr minimum, Flat Rate: No OT/DT) |
| LA County Roads - Inspection Fee (Use) | $468 | Day |
| LA County Roads - Encroachment Permit Processing Fee | $387 | Area |
| LA County Roads - Application Fee (Issuance) | $214 | Involved Location |
| LA County Beaches - Filming Use Fee | $400 | Day |
|
LA County Beaches - Still Photography Use Fee For Shoots Involving 1-15 People |
$100 | Day |
|
LA County Beaches - Prep / Strike Fee Basic Rate, Applies to First 3 Days of Activity |
$100 | Day |
|
LA County Beaches - Prep / Strike Fee - Extended Applies to Beginning 4th Day of Activity |
$400 | Day |
|
LA County Lifeguards Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$230 | Hour (4hr min. if beach open, 8hr min. if beach closed) |
| LA County Parks - Filming Use Fee | $400 | Day |
| LA County Parks - Still Photography Use Fee | $100 | Day |
|
LA County Parks - Prep / Strike Fee Basic Rate, Applies to First 3 Days of Activity |
$100 | Day |
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LA County Parks - Prep / Strike Fee - Extended Applies to Beginning 4th Day of Activity |
$400 | Day |
| LA County Building / Facility Filming Use Fee | $400 | Day |
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LA County Building / Facility Still Photography Use Fee For Shoots Involving 1-15 People |
$100 | Day |
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LA County Building / Facility Prep / Strike Fee Basic Rate, Applies to First 3 Days of Activity |
$100 | Day |
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LA County Building / Facility Prep / Strike Fee - Extended Applies to Beginning 4th Day of Activity |
$400 | Day |
| LA County Flood Control Permit Issuance Fee | $174 | Permit |
|
LA County Flood Control Use Fee Applies to All Prep, Strike, Still Photo & Filming Days |
$1,181 | Day |
|
LA County Sheriff Officer Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$95.11 | Hour (6hr min, Flat Rate, + Mileage @ $1.22 per mile) |
|
California Highway Patrol Officer Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$105.91 | Hour (4hr min, Flat Rate, + Mileage @ $1.45 per mile) |