It doesn't matter whether; big production or a small scrappy run & gun photoshoot; you should obtain a permit when shooting on-location in LA.

If not, you risk having your shoot shut down and even your equipment confiscated. The good news is that LA makes securing a permit easy and very cost-effective while also adding additional services such as parking and security for your whole crew if you need it.

If not, you risk having your shoot shut down and even your equipment confiscated. The good news is that LA makes securing a permit easy and very cost-effective while also adding additional services such as parking and security for your whole crew if you need it.

Download the whole PDF here. [Link]

I highly recommend downloading it and keeping it in a safe place for the next time you plan a shoot in the LA Metro area.

Speaking from experience, this guide helped a recent shoot go off without a hitch as it recommends contacting the Abbot Kinney Merchant Committee rather than the city of Venice itself for permits. This tip made planning and actual shooting much more straightforward.

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