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FILM AREAS SERVED LOCATION MAPPER: | Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, one of California's original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation's largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation - around 10 million residents who account for approximately 27 percent of California's population.
FILM PERMIT REQUIRED: Any filming that occurs within the City of Lancaster, the City of Palmdale and all unincorporated areas of Northern Los Angeles County REQUIRES A FILM PERMIT. Exceptions are news crews, family videoing, and filming that takes place entirely in a certified sound stage. The Antelope Valley Film Office (AVFO) has partnered with FilmLA to provide permitting services for filmmakers interested in filming in the areas served by the AVFO. This partnership streamlines the film permit process providing a one-stop source for film permits in all North Los Angeles County. See PERMITS page Surrounding Counties
LA County is surrounded by four other counties:
KERN County (North), SAN BERNDINO County (East), ORANGE County (South-east) and VENTURA County (West) PACIFIC OCEAN (The south-west is bordered by the Pacific Ocean -- this is where you will find our beautiful beaches and great beach communities.) FILM PERMIT REQUIRED: The surrounding counties have their own Film Offices (Commissions) that you should contact for localized support and assistance with location searches, permitting, and other services. See PERMITS page SoCal Areas Served
The Southern California areas served by the Antelope Valley Film Office (Commission) includes all of Northern Los Angeles County, north of Santa Clarita. It includes the City of Lancaster and the City Palmdale and all unincorporated areas of north Los Angeles County.
FILM PERMIT REQUIRED: Any filming that occurs within the City of Lancaster, the City of Palmdale and all unincorporated areas of Northern Los Angeles County REQUIRES A FILM PERMIT. Exceptions are news crews, family videoing, and filming that takes place entirely in a certified sound stage. See PERMITS page 30-Mile Studio Zone
The Los Angeles ''30-mile Studio Zone'' (a.k.a TMZ) is a 30 mile radius used by union film projects to determine per diem rates and driving distances for crew members.
In 2010, two locations in our areas served were added to the zone: (1) Agua Dulce (2) Castaic (including Castaic Lake). CENTER POINT OF THE ZONE: The center of the studio zone is located at the southeast corner of Beverly and La Cienega in Los Angeles California. More than 90 cities and parts of three counties including Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties fall within the 30-mile studio zone. ANTELOPE VALLEY FILM OFFICE: A few places within our areas served (North Los Angeles County) falls within the "30-mile Studio Zone" inclluding parts of Action, all of Aqua Dulce, and all of Castaic (including Castaic Lake). ESTIMATED DISTANCE TO LOCATIONS: Here are estimates of distances from the northernmost edge of the 30-mile studio zone to places within the areas served by of the Antelope Valley Film Office. The northernmost edge of the TMZ is located on the 14 Freeway, just parallel to Escondido Canyon Road and Hubbard Road in Acton: Lancaster (downtown, via 14 Fwy) = 21.2 miles Palmdale (downtown, via 14 Fwy) = 14.3 miles Hi Vista (14 Fwy, Ave H, Ave E) = 46 miles Gormen (Interstate 5 Fwy) = 35.7 miles Lake Los Angeles (14 Fwy, Palmdale Blvd) = 33 miles Big Pines (14 Fwy, 138 Hwy) = 39.5 miles Wrightwood (ski slopes, 14 Fwy, 138 Hwy) = 40 miles Secondary Studio Zone
Ratified by Teamsters, Local 399 and the I.A.T.S.E. in August, 2015 the ''Secondary Studio Zone'' refers to an area extending ten (10) miles from the perimeter of the Studio Zone and including John Wayne Airport. Please note: the Secondary Zone does not apply to members of the Directors Guild of America and SAG_AFTRA.
When employees (members of Local 399 and the I.A.T.S.E. only) are directed to report to a location within the Secondary Studio Zone, the following shall apply: 1. Producer shall notify employees not less than 24 hours in advance that it intends to require employees to report to a location within the Second Studio Zone. Such notification shall not constitute a work call. 2. Mileage shall be paid from the studio or production office to and from the location within the Secondary Studio Zone. In addition, the Producer shall pay a $4.50 per day allowance to each employee asked to report within the Secondary Studio Zone. 3. Courtesy housing shall be offered to those employees who work in excess of twelve (12) hours in the Secondary Studio Zone. 4. Rest periods shall be calculated from the perimeter of the thirty (30) mile Studio Zone. A designated representative of the Producer and a designated representative of the IATSE shall determine the amount of time needed to travel between the Secondary Studios Zone location and the perimeter of the 30-mile Zone for purposes of calculating rest periods. In the event of a dispute, the matter shall be referred to a representative of the Union and to the Labor Relations representative of the Producer for resolution. 5. Except as otherwise provided herein, all of the other provisions applicable to an employee reporting within the thirty (30) mile Studio Zone shall apply. 6. The Union agrees to not unreasonably deny waivers for locations, such as Lake Hughes, Elizabeth Lake and the Masimo Corporation Building in Irvine, that are outside the thirty (30) mile Studio Zone and the Secondary Studio Zone, to be treated as within the Secondary Studio Zone. Acton
Acton is a film-friendly acommunity. It is an equestrian and pet lovers community with a small town atmosphere.
The quaint, friendly community of Acton is located in a small alluvial valley bounded on the north by the Sierra Pelona mountains, and to the south by the San Gabriel mountains. The weather offers the four seasons: During winter Acton is sprinkled with snow, and spring brightens our hills with the most colorful flowers nature can provide. The diversity of the weather provides a variety of activities, from riding a horse in the early evening during the summer to having snow ball fights in the winter. Summer evenings cool down more than the lower elevation valleys. The altitude ranges from 2000 ft to more than 4000 ft, keeping summers cooler than expected. Agua Dulce
30-Mile Studio Zone: effective 2010, the community of Agua Dulce has been added to the Studio Zone. Studio rates and working conditions shall prevail for all work performed within Agua Dulce.
Agua Dulce (Spanish for freshwater, literally sweet water) is a community located in Los Angeles County. It lies at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 m). Agua Dulce is home to Vasquez Rocks (a popular filming location). Agua Dulce also has a general aviation airport known as Agua Dulce Airpark. The Airpark and surrounding area was the location for the ABC game show 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow which premiered on June 21st, 2011. FILMOGRAPHY: In the movie Rat Race, the scene prior to Whoopi Goldberg's car plunging into a junk yard was filmed on Agua Dulce Canyon Road. The western film More Dead Than Alive was entirely shot at Agua Dulce. The 1971 made for T.V. movie Duel was filmed in and around Agua Dulce. The Film Star Trek Generations filmed its climactic scene in and around Vasquez Rocks. Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey was filmed here. The entirety of Mel Brooks' 1974 film Blazing Saddles was filmed in Agua Dulce and neighboring Acton, California. The films 127 Hours, The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle and various Nike commercials were also set in Agua Dulce locations. The History Channel show Top Shot, season 3 was filmed in Agua Dulce in April & May 2011. "Weird Al" Yankovic's music video for "I Love Rocky Road" was shot in Agua Dulce Andrade Corner
Andrade Corner (formerly, Talamantes) is an unincorporated community in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, in North Los Angeles County. It is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) southwest of Johnson Summit at the southwest base of Portal Ridge, 2.5 miles (4 km) northeast of the town of Green Valley, at an elevation of 3412 feet (1040 m).
Antelope Acres
Antelope Acres is located in the Antelope Valley the high desert area of northern Los Angeles County and is located approximately 13 miles from Downtown Lancaster and 64 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.
Antelope Acres maintains a significant agricultural presence with livestock, field crops, and a local chapter of the 4H club. It also offers an uncrowded and open landscape for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers of all kinds, and retains much of the charm and serenity of its natural and rural character. Antelope Acres is known for its clean air, blue skies and four season climate. Residents enjoy the community’s easy lifestyle and freedom from traffic jams, smog and crowds. Antelope Center
Antelope Center is a film-friendly unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, which lies at an elevation of 2648 feet (807 m). It is located immediately east of City of Palmdale around 90th Street and Palmdale Blvd.
Big Pines
Big Pines is in the Angeles National Forest, and is the highest elevation on the San Andreas Fault. It is a popular ski area close to Los Angeles, as it has a history of significant snowfall, even as late as May
Castaic
30-Mile Studio Zone: effective 2010, the entire community of Castaic (in addition to Castaic Lake) has been added to the Studio Zone. Studio rates and working conditions shall prevail for all work performed within Castaic.
Castaic is rich in Southern California history, from Native American settlements to the hairpin curves of the historic Ridge Route through the Grapevine. Castaic, California, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, north of Santa Clarita and a few miles from Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. It is approximately 39 miles (63 km) from the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. Desert View Highlands
Desert View Highlands is a CDP (census-designated place) that is complete completely surrounded by the City of Palmdale.
In political terms, Desert View Highlands is located in the 17th Senate District, the 36th Assembly District, and in California's 25th congressional district. For filmling purposes (as an unincorporated area), Desert View Highlands is handled by the Antelope Valley Film Office. Permitting will be processed through FILMLA. Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake lies directly on the San Andreas earthquake fault wihin the Angeles National Forest in northwest Los Angeles County. Situated in the western Antelope Valley and surrounded by the rolling golden foothills of the Sierra Pelona Mountains, it is one of a series of sag ponds in the area, including Hughes Lake and the Munz Lakes, all created by the motion of the Earth's tectonic plates.
Gorman
Gorman is an unincorporated community in northwestern Los Angeles County (located at the north-west edge of the AV Film Office's areas served). Gorman is a historic rest stop in the Tejon Pass, which links Southern with Central California. Gorman is film-friendly and has been a site for at several Hollywood motion pictures. The California poppy and other wildflowers cover the hills in springtime.
Juniper Hills
Juniper Hills, California is an unincorporated town located in the foothills on the northern slope of the San Gabriel Mountains, facing the Antelope Valley, in Los Angeles County. The community is nestled between Littlerock and Pearblossom, occupying a smallish section of each and a swath of unincorporated territory in between. It adjoins the Devil's Punchbowl, a county park.
Lancaster
Lancaster is a film-friendly community.
Lancaster, a charter city, is the largest city in the Antelope Valley and is located approximately 70 miles (110 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. Lancaster has the only "musical road" in the United States, and is one of three in the entire world. The musical road is located at 30th Street West and Avenue G. The musical road came about due to a successful collaboration among the City of Lancaster, the A.V. Film Office and Honda North America car company. FILM PERMIT REQUIRED: The Antelope Valley Film Office has partnered with FilmLA to provide permitting services for filmmakers interested in filming at locations within the City of Lancaster. See PERMITS page Palmdale
Palmdale is a charter city in the Antelope Valley and is located approximately 60 miles (100 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. Today Palmdale is one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Affordable housing, excellent schools and over 300 days a year of smog-free blue sky contribute to an excellent lifestyle.
Palmdale is a film-friendly community. Even the "City Hall" facility is available for filming. FILM PERMIT REQUIRED: The Antelope Valley Film Office has partnered with FilmLA to provide permitting services for filmmakers interested in filming at locations within the City of Palmdale. See PERMITS page Vasquez Rocks
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is a 905-acre park located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, in northern Los Angeles County. It is in the Agua Dulce vicinity between the Antelope Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley north of Los Angeles and seen easily by motorists driving the Antelope Valley Freeway (CA 14).
Vasquez Rocks features spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites, and a seasonal stream. The rocks' history began in prehistoric times when the sandstone rocks were uplifted at a picturesque angle, showing their jagged red features. In 1874 Tiburcio Vasquez, one of California’s most notorious bandits, used these rocks to elude capture by law enforcement. His name has since been associated with this geologic feature. The park is a popular hiking, picnicking, and equestrian area. FILMOGRAPHY: Vasquez has been a popular filming location used as the setting for scenes in many movies, television shows and commercials. Among the many films and television show to feature Vasquez Rocks are: The Lone Ranger Zorro Little Miss Sunshine Bonanza Blazing Saddles Star Trek Star Trek 11 24 The Six Million Dollar Man MacGyver Austin Powers The Flintstones Wrightwood (ski slopes)
However, the SKI SLOPES of Wrightwood are within North Los Angeles County which is our area served.
Distance from 30-mile Studio Zone: via the 14 Fwy and 138 Hwy = 40 miles.   |
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