From: Bernadette Cronley <bernadette.cronley@lacity.org
Date: Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Subject: Approved Hollywood Sign Filming
We are writing to inform you that a film permit has been approved allowing Park Place Productions to conduct limited filming activity in the area surrounding the Hollywood Sign. All filming and interdepartmental coordination are being managed by FilmLA and the Mayor’s Liaison to the Film and Television Industry.
Filming Dates*:
Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February 8
*The production company has expressed a strong commitment to ending filming activities as soon as they capture the needed footage. Filming may not extend through the weekend.
Filming Activities:
Filming will take place from a helicopter capturing aerial footage of the Hollywood Sign. In support of this activity, a small crew will be positioned within Lake Hollywood Park to illuminate the Hollywood Sign from a considerable distance. Lighting will be brief and limited to periods when the helicopter film crew is actively capturing footage.
Every effort will be made to minimize disruption to local residents and traffic control officers will assist with maintaining access and ensuring safety throughout the filming period.
Daily Production Schedule:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Setup
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Filming
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Wrap-up
Traffic & Safety Personnel:
4 LADOT Traffic Control Officers
1 LADOT Traffic Supervisor
2 Rec & Parks Park Rangers
LAPD Hollywood Division will be on standby
Traffic Personnel Locations:
Lake Hollywood Drive / Canyon Lake Drive
Canyon Lake Drive / Mulholland
Durand / Mulholland
Mulholland / Ledgewood
Traffic & Safety Deployment Timing:
LADOT: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM each filming day
Park Rangers: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM each filming day
You may reach the production company representatives, Salvy Meleki at 310-678-7829 or Bernice Howes at 805-814-3999. FilmLA is available 24/7 at (213) 977-8600 (press #1) for any questions or concerns. If there is a public safety concern, please contact the LAPD non-emergency line or 911 if there is an emergency.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation, and thank you for your continued support in helping facilitate permitted film production activity in Los Angeles.