Film Santa Monica takes over city production permits from FilmLA

Film Santa Monica, created by the Santa Monica travel and tourism office, in coordination with the City of Santa Monica, will be coordinating Santa Monica film permits effective September 1, 2025. 

FilmLA has served as a liaison between the film production community and the City of Santa Monica since 2013. It will continue to service all applications for filming in the City of Santa Monica submitted on or before August 31, 2025.

Its Solution Services team will also continue to be available to answer questions and run location checks and cost projections.

New inquiries and applications submitted after September 1, 2025 should be directed to Film Santa Monica, whose permit portal is currently under construction. Inquires may also be directed to Evan Edwards, chief operating officer for Santa Monica travel and tourism.