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As one of the well-known landmarks in the world, it is no wonder that the Hollywood Sign has been seen again and again on television, in film, in video games, in commercials, on the news, and in a remarkable variety of licensed merchandise around the world.
We'd like to invite you to be part of that legacy by including the
Sign in your next project. If you're covering the Sign
as part of a news story, or if you'd like to use an
image of the Sign for any sort of commercial purpose,
be it licensing, filming, or photography, there are
resources you can use to get the access and permissions
you will need. We've put together the following information
to help steer you through the process as smoothly as
possible.
For general filming information and important restrictions,
please consult our Rules of the Road.
Can't find the information you need below? Contact Betsy Isroelit at RBI and we'll steer you in the right direction.
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Do I Need Permission?
If you are an amateur photobug or videographer shooting only for your own personal use, then there is no need to seek permission before aiming your lens at the Sign. But if the images or footage you are taking are intended for any sort of commercial purpose, then permission is required.
For a handy set of maps showing the best locations to view and film the Sign, click here.
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If you're with the media and reporting a story that includes the Hollywood Sign, you only need make one call. We can supply accurate factual and historical data, arrange for access for photographing/filming at or near the Sign; schedule interviews with Sign and city officials, and more. We have the most complete archive of historic b-roll and photographs of the Sign available for your use.
Press/News Contact:
Betsy Isroelit
t: 213.300.0108
e: betsy@rbicom.com
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The Sign is in Griffith Park and entry to
grounds requires approval by the Park Film
Office. Prior to filming, we will schedule an appointment to scout the location
with you and discuss your needs in the
context of what is permissible.
Contact:
Park Film Office
t: 323.644.6220
w: Official
Website
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Filming and photography requires a City of
Los Angeles permit from FilmLA, Inc. Please
contact FilmLA for this information. Contact:
FilmL.A.
t: 213.977.8600
w: www.filmla.com
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The Hollywood Chamber owns certain trademark
rights for usage of the Sign or its likeness
for commercial purposes. The Chamber uses
Global Icons to manage these rights and negotiate
all fees. They are accustomed to both commercial
and feature film requests.
Contact:
Global Icons
t: 310.820.5300 x220
w: www.globalicons.com
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BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD
HOURS
Filming is restricted to daylight hours only.
LOCATIONS
Areas provided for filming or photography in the Park
are limited to:
• Sign site – a ten foot wide, 80-foot long
plateau on Mt. Lee, under the Sign letters, reached
by a difficult climb down a steep embankment.
• Park entrance area at the end of Deronda –
Unpaved area northwest of gate entrance may be used
as small base camp after review with Recreation and
Parks Department.
• Lake Hollywood Park (alternative) – Located
at Mulholland Hwy and Canyon Lake Dr. This large grassy
plot near the base of Mt. Lee, almost directly below
Sign, has plentiful street parking and a good view of
the Sign. This area is not subject to many of the usual
Hollywood Sign Restrictions.
Restricted areas are as follows:
• Driving shots along Mt. Lee Dr. are not permitted.
• The paved access road to the Sign cannot be
used for any purpose except drop-off at the Sign site.
• Parking is prohibited in order to insure fire
equipment access.
• Every activity at the Sign will be monitored
and assisted by a Department Employee. No climbing on
or touching of the Sign is permitted.
• Street access to the residences outside the
Deronda gate cannot be blocked.
PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS
• No construction of any kind can be built around
the Sign or the park area near the surrounding neighborhood.
• No alteration, physical changes or lighting
of the Hollywood Sign or surrounding area is allowed.
• No vegetation may be cut or removed.
• NO SMOKING allowed in the Park.
CREW & EQUIPMENT
• Crew size must be limited to 20 or less at the
Sign itself for safety reasons.
• Equipment must be limited to necessary items
which can be transported in one utility vehicle.
• No more than 3 vehicles will be allowed at any
one time in this area of the Park.
• No large trucks or other large vehicles are
permitted to travel Mt. Lee Dr.
• No generators can be brought into the Park.
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