LOCATION SCOUTING WITHOUT PERMIT

I

itsastruggle

Just talked to FILM LA about about permits and the cost STARTS at $660. What the hell?! I assume most people just go without a permit? I'm just filming a short for my directing reel. They said it doesn't qualify as "personal use" but I have a feeling they tell EVERYONE they need a permit. Please help! It seems hard to get locations nailed down, everyone keeps asking about a permit.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
They wanted to charge me $1,500 for a 10 second shot .. and I don't even live in CA or LA!!
So yeah I waited until 4am and then I did it for free without a permit.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Yeah it's referred to as guerilla filming when you do it without permit.
Just don't do anything stupid like having prop guns. That's the sort of thing you do want the police on site for.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
The scouting of locations doesn't require a permit, right?

Find smarter locations :)
Check the rules for filming.
Maybe you asked the wrong question.
'When do I require a permit?' is the first question.
'Where do I require a permit?' is the second one.
Here in Europe the rules differ from city to city, but blocking streets always requires a permit.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Some locations (such as downtown involving traffic ect) will generally always require a permit. If it is a private location and not involving any government interaction you should be fairly ot (unless they have strict ordnance). Anytime you ask a government official about anything they automatically have a fee for it.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Here is NY you don't need it on private property. In public they are free.

In LA you pay, and you do need for private property because of the porn industry, and they use private homes so they want a piece.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
WalterB said:
The scouting of locations doesn't require a permit, right?

Find smarter locations :)
Check the rules for filming.
Maybe you asked the wrong question.
'When do I require a permit?' is the first question.
'Where do I require a permit?' is the second one.
Here in Europe the rules differ from city to city, but blocking streets always requires a permit.
Click to expand...

Not technically, but everyone in LA wants to see them.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top