diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
index c625c2c26e..9399588709 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@ from logging import Filter
 from crum import get_current_user
 
 class UserIdFilter(Filter):
-    def filter(record):
+    def filter(self, record):
         user = get_current_user()
         if user and user.pk:
             record.userid = user.pk
         else:
             record.userid = None
+        return True