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, San Fernando
| Fee Type | Rate | Per |
|---|---|---|
| LA City Fire Department Spot Check Surcharge | $287 | Permit |
|
LA City Fire Safety Officer (FSO) Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA. |
$127 | Hour (4hr Minimum, 1 Hour Travel Time) |
| San Fernando Film Application Fee - Day 1 | $450 | Permit, First Day |
| San Fernando Film Application Fee - Additional Day | $150 | Day |
| San Fernando Still Photo Application | $235 | Permit |
|
San Fernando Cancellation Fee Less Than 24 Hours' Notice |
$225 | First Day of Filming |
|
San Fernando Cancellation Fee Less Than 24 Hours' Notice |
$75 | Additional Day of Filming |
| San Fernando Public Works - Sidewalk Encroachment | $198 | Per Side, Per Block |
|
San Fernando Police Officer Fees paid directly to provider. Not collected by FilmLA. |
$180.38-$327.34 | Hour (3hr Minimum) |