What are the fees related to applying for a film permit in Los Angeles? | von Brunn Media

What are the fees related to applying for a film permit in Los Angeles?

This information is being provided for informational purposes only and is subject to revision at any time. By using this document for any purpose, you acknowledge that filming-related fees are activity-based and final fees will vary based on the activities included on your finalized film permit. For a detailed breakdown of filming fees as they apply to your specific production, we recommend speaking with us first.

 

Processing fees:
Application Fee: Motion * $660.00 Per Permit
Application Fee: Still Photo * $63.00 Per Permit
Rider Fee: Motion * $105.00 Per Rider
Rider Fee: Still Photo * $21.00 Per Rider
Monitor $31.00 Per Hour, 1st 8 Hours (overtime rates apply)
Notification Fee $164.00 min. Per Location (fee varies with notified radius)
Delivery Fee $58.00 Per Permit (within 30-Mile Studio Zone)


City of Los Angeles
City USFO Fee $64.00 Per HR + 1 Hour Travel (with 4hr minimum)
City Fire Spot-Check Fee $85.00 Per Permit
Park Use Fee $450.00 Per Day
Park Use Still Photo $75.00 or $150.00 Per Day
Park Monitor $38.00 Per Hour
DOT Posting Fee $69.00 Per 300ft., Per Side of the Street
Street/Lane Closure Fee $312.00 Per Location


County of Los Angeles
County Fire Review Fee $282.00 Per Permit
County Facility Use fee $400.00 Per Day
County Motion Beach Use Fee $400.00 Per Day
County Still Beach Use Fee $100.00 3 Beaches for 1 Day or 1 Beach for 3 Days
County Road Use $336.00 Per Day
County Road Application $152.00 Per Permit
* Fees marked with an asterisk are NON-REFUNDABLE. Fee is applied once application processing begins.

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