PERMITS
Non-commercial productions do not require a permit per FILM LA (Unincorporated LA COUNTY). It is the responsibility of the producer to secure filming permits; commercially shooting without a permit puts you at risk of being non-compliant with The City of Los Angeles and the LAPD Contract Services FIlm Unit. Please contact FILM LA to see if your production requires a permit. Malibu Canyon Ranch is private property, with onsite parking.
We are considered Unincorporated LA County, not Calabasas as our mailing address suggests. Please do not submit permit applications through Malibu or Calabasas cities, they will not be valid!
What are the rates?
Permits can start at $25 for student projects. “It boils down to how complicated your permit is, like if you’re closing down a street or setting something on fire.” The non-student cost for a production permit, at a minimum, would start at $740. Please take note of this when considering your budget.
Consider Processing Time
Please consider PROCESSING TIME when submitting an application to FILM LA
To film on SATURDAY, SUNDAY or MONDAY, submit application by 2 p.m. Wednesday of week prior
To film on TUESDAY, submit by 2 p.m. Thursday of week prior
To film on WEDNESDAY, submit by 2 p.m. Friday of week prior
To film on THURSDAY, submit application by 2 p.m. Monday of same week
To film on FRIDAY, submit application by 2 p.m. Tuesday of same week