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726-6FF-1312 Film Permit

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Caltrans has approved an encroachment permit for Porch House Pictures LLC to conduct film production at the META Yard in Los Angeles, located at 5200 W. Imperial Hwy under Interstate 105 at Post Mile 2.01. The filming activities include exterior dialogue scenes, models against scenic backdrops, driving sequences, and drive-up and drive-away shots using motorcycles as picture vehicles, both for static and moving shots. Water-based atmospheric smoke effects will be deployed, reaching 15 to 20 feet in height, while a camera car with a Russian Arm and a drone will capture ground-level and aerial footage beneath the freeway. The site will support production operations including a basecamp, catering, crew parking, and storage for six motorcycles, production vehicles such as cube trucks and Sprinter vans, portable generators, and approximately 20 cast and crew vehicles. No ground disturbance, utility relocation, or acquisition of new right-of-way is required for the shoot. All activities are confined to existing infrastructure and paved areas within the METR Yard.

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Porch House Pictures to film motorcycle scenes and use smoke, drone, and camera car at METR Yard without ground disturbance.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 7 - Los Angeles

NAICS

512110 - Motion Picture and Video ProductionView NAICS

Place of Performance

S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Caltrans CEQA Exemption and NEPA Categorical Exclusion Determination for Film Permit LA-105

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AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 7 - Los Angeles
Contacts1 person available
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California → Caltrans, District 7 - Los Angeles
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Pauline LeeSenior Environmental Planner

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Caltrans approves the encroachment permit for Porch House Pictures LLC, which proposes filming at the Caltrans Maintenance Equipment Training Center (META Yard), located at 5200 W. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, under Interstate 105 at Post Mile 2.01. This production involves exterior dialogue, exterior models against scenery, driving shots, and drive-up and drive-away scenes. Motorcycles will be used as picture vehicles for both static shots and driving scenes. Water-based atmospheric smoke effects reaching heights of 15–20 feet will be used. A camera car equipped with a Russian Arm will be utilized, and a drone will capture aerial footage below the freeway during filming. The permit location will include filming support operations such as basecamp, catering, and crew parking, as well as six picture motorcycles, production vehicles including cube trucks and sprinter vans, portable generators, and approximately 20 cast and crew vehicles. No ground disturbance will be necessary. No public utilities will be relocated, and no new right-of-way will be acquired for the project.

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