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Los Angeles Production and Photo Shoot Home Management
Brands, photographers and production teams are always looking for distinctive homes in Los Angeles. We manage the whole process for you: listing, vetting, permits, insurance and every shoot day.
Why homes book
Distinct homes book. Generic homes wait.
Location scouts want a home with a point of view: strong architecture, natural light, interesting materials and rooms that read well on camera.
Already rent your home with us? Shoot days can fill the gaps between stays. New to us? We can manage production on its own or alongside short and monthly rentals.
What scouts notice
The details that matter
Not every home needs all of these. We will tell you honestly how yours is likely to do.
Natural light
Large windows and rooms that are bright through the day.
Clear style
Spanish Revival, mid-century glass, a modern build. A point of view.
Open rooms
Space for a crew to move and set up.
An outdoor feature
A pool, a garden, a view or a court.
Parking and load-in
Room for vans and an easy path for equipment.
Private areas
A layout where the crew works in one area and the rest stays private.
What we do
We manage the whole process
From the first inquiry to the final walkthrough.
Listing and photos
We build and manage your listings on Peerspace and other location platforms, with photos chosen for what scouts look for.
Vetting every request
We review the company, crew size, equipment, hours and how the space will be used, and decline anything that is not right for your home or your neighbors.
Your approval
You see the details of every request, and nothing is confirmed until you approve it.
Permits and insurance
The production obtains the film permit and provides a certificate of insurance. We confirm both before the shoot.
Shoot day
Our team handles arrival, the walkthrough and load-out, protects floors and furniture, and resets the home.
Payments and records
Bookings, payouts and any damage claims are tracked, with a clear record for you.
The market
Production is coming back to California
In July 2025 California raised its film and television tax credit to $750 million a year and widened which productions qualify. The recovery is gradual, and commercial, editorial and brand work continues all year.
We tell owners what we tell ourselves: production income is a strong addition, not a guarantee. Homes that are listed early, presented well and ready to say yes do best.
Source: California Film Commission, Film and Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 (signed July 2025).
Locations
Homes booking for production now
A few of the homes we manage for shoots.
Book on Peerspace
Our homes on Peerspace
Productions, brands and event planners can book these homes directly on Peerspace. Each listing is managed by our team, from the first message to load-out.
West Hollywood Designer Home, for productions
West Hollywood Designer Home, for events
West Hollywood Designer Home, for off-sites
Sherman Oaks Tennis Estate, for productions
Sherman Oaks Tennis Estate, for events
Pricing
One published fee
Production, meeting and event bookings are charged at our standard 20% commission, the same rate as overnight rentals, unless we agree otherwise in writing.
Before your home goes live you see the full breakdown in writing. See our pricing page.
The rules
Permits, neighbors and common sense
We follow the rules here too.
Film permits
Commercial filming at a private home in the City of Los Angeles and most of LA County needs a FilmLA permit. Beverly Hills and Santa Monica run their own.
Who applies
The production applies and pays for the permit. We confirm it before we confirm the shoot.
Insurance
Every production provides a certificate of insurance before the shoot.
Neighbors
Limits on crew size, hours and noise for each home, and notices where the permit requires them.
Events
Off-site meetings and small events are approved case by case.
Not a fit
Rent-controlled units, tenant-occupied homes, and homes where an HOA or lease does not allow commercial use.
Checked against FilmLA and city film office rules, November 2026.
Watch
How our fees work
A short video on the commission and the platform fee.
Tell us about your home
Send your address and a few photos or a listing link. We will tell you how we think your home will do for production, and a person answers 24 hours a day.
Prefer to talk? Call or text us at (323) 375-3664, or email reservations@openairhomes.com. A person answers 24 hours a day.
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Production Home Management: FAQ
What does production management include?
We handle the full process: building and managing your listings on Peerspace and other location platforms, vetting every request, confirming the production’s permit and certificate of insurance, coordinating arrival and load-out, resetting the home, and tracking payments and any damage claims.
Do I need a film permit to rent my home for a shoot?
In the City of Los Angeles and most of LA County, commercial filming at a private home requires a permit through FilmLA. Some cities, including Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, issue their own permits. The production applies for and pays for the permit, and we confirm it is in place before we confirm the shoot.
Is my home a good fit for production?
Homes with a clear architectural style, good natural light, open rooms, and an outdoor feature such as a pool, garden, or view tend to book best. Easy parking and load-in help too. Send us your address and a few photos and we will tell you honestly how we think it will perform.
Can I keep renting my home on Airbnb or as a monthly rental?
Yes. Many of the homes we manage take both. We run rentals and production bookings on one calendar so they never overlap, and production days can fill gaps between stays.
How is my home protected during a shoot?
Every production must provide a certificate of insurance before the shoot. Our team does a walkthrough before and after, protects floors and furniture, and documents the condition of the home. If something is damaged, we handle the claim through the platform or the production’s insurance. We also recommend confirming with your own insurance provider that production and event use is covered.
Can I be home during a shoot?
Yes. If you live in the home, we schedule around your plans and agree in advance which rooms are off limits to the crew.
What kinds of productions book homes?
Mostly fashion, lifestyle, and product photography, commercials, music videos, editorial shoots, and smaller film and TV work. We also host off-site meetings and select events, approved case by case.
Which homes are not a fit?
Rent-controlled units, tenant-occupied homes, and homes where an HOA or lease does not allow commercial use. We also pass on homes where street access, parking, or neighbors would make a crew impractical.
A person answers, 24 hours a day
Talk to us about your home
Our team answers 24 hours a day. Send a note and see how fast we reply.
From there, we'll set up a call with our founder, Brad.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (323) 375-3664.
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