For Shooting:

*Motion Pictures
*Television
*Still Photography

City of Pico Rivera
6615 Passons Blvd.
P.O Box 1016
Pico Rivera, Ca 90660

Phone (562)801-4321
Fax (562)949-3079

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How To Obtain a Film Permit

If you plan to shoot a movie, video, television program, or commercial still photos in Pico Rivera, this brochure is for you. It is intended to provide you with the basics on how to obtain a City film permit and includes general information on what you will need. For more details on the City's film ordinance or procedures, contact our Filming Coordinator at the telephone number listed below.

Depending on the scope of your project, you will need to deal with some or all of the following agencies in obtaining your permit.

Pico Rivera City Hall
Filming Coordinator (562)801-4321

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Film Desk (323)526-5641
Pico Rivera Sheriff's (562)949-2421

Los Angeles County Fire Department Film Desk
(310)358-2397

California Film Commission (800)858-4749
-- Needed for permits to shoot on State property within the City. (Ie: State Highways)

REQUIREMENTS

Film permits are required for all motion picture, television, or commercial still photography projects on both public or private property within the City of Pico Rivera. Exemptions to this regulation are as follows:

*News media, working on breaking news stories;
*Non-profit organizations (those with Federal Tax Code 501(3)c designations);
*All filming intended solely for private use (ie: Home videos, school projects).

Advance Notice:

* City staff members will do their utmost to ensure a quick turn-around time to get you your permit as soon as possible. The time required to obtain a permit varies, depending on the scope of the work. Simple projects require no more than 7 working days to obtain your permit while more complicated shoots can take up to 10 working days to process. The lengthier turn-around time generally is required for projects that involve such things as pyrotechnics, closure of streets, and elaborate special effects.

Filming on City Property:

* Arrangements are made through the City Filming Coordinator.

Filming on Private Property:

* Arrangements must be made directly with the property owner for permission and/or leasing of any site not owned or controlled by the City.

Fees:

* Application Fee:
• For Simple Film Shoot: $700.00
• For Complex Film Shoot: $2,000.00

* Processing Fee:
• For Simple Film Shoot: $100.00 per day
• For Complex Film Shoot: $200.00 per day

* Use Fee:
• For Simple Film Shoot: $100.00 per day for the use of City facilities other than streets and sidewalks. Not applicable to private property.
• For Complex Film Shoot: $200.00 per day for the use of City facilities other than streets and sidewalks. Not applicable to private property.

*Reimbursement:
The applicant is required to pay to the City the actual costs of any personnel provided, including sheriff, fire, and traffic personnel needed to assist in or regulate the filming activities.

Liability and Insurance:

* Liability Insurance:
This coverage is required prior to the issuance of a permit. The applicant must provide a Certificate of Insurance of at least $ 1 million, naming the City as co-insured for the protection against any possible claims.

* Workers' Compensation Insurance:
Applicants must conform to all applicable Federal and State requirements for Workers' Compensation Insurance for all persons operating under a permit.

* Hold Harmless Agreement:
Applicants are required to execute a City provided hold-harmless agreement before being issued a permit.

* Faithful Performance Bond:
To ensure that the filming locations are cleaned up and restored to their pre-projects condition, and that all fees or charges for services provided by the City are paid, the applicant is required to either prepay or post a refundable faithful performance bond, in an amount reasonably related to anticipated costs, at the time the application is filed.


Endorsement required.  Please attach endorsement to Certificate of Insurance.  Check with your insurance agent for details.

WHY FILM IN PICO RIVERA?

* It's easy to obtain a permit.

* It is freeway close to all areas, making it an easy trip from your home base.

* You'll most certainly find the type of location you need for your project in this centrally-located City of approximately 60,000 residents. Among the locations you'll find are:

-- Commercial properties that include a variety of small shops and larger, chain stores, and restaurants.

-- Numerous industrial properties including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations.

-- Seven parks, including one with an outdoor Olympic-size pool.

-- Centre for the Arts.

-- Large, in-door swap meet and an outdoor, weekend swap meet.

-- Municipal Golf Course.

-- Sports Arena, Rodeo style, circular

-- Housing stock of varied economic backgrounds, including new homes and homes dating back to the 1950's.