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Amador County Film Commission
The Amador County Film Commission is the acting liaison between film companies and the County of Amador, and the cities of Amador City, Ione, Jackson, Plymouth and Sutter Creek. Nestled in the heart of California's Mother Lode, Amador encompasses 593 square miles stretching from the floor of the San Joaquin Valley to the 8,000+ foot peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our many natural attributes are numerous, from gently rolling foothills to rugged granite vistas, from sprawling ranchlands and lush vineyards to scenic lakes and rivers... few other California counties offer such a variety and wealth of natural beauty!
Antelope Valley Film Office
The Antelope Valley is a ''RECEPTION COMMUNITY'' to the film and entertainment industry. Under the leadership of Pauline East, North Los Angeles County Film Liaison; with the blessings of our elected officials; and with the involvement of local businesses, residents, schools and other organizations, the Antelope Valley as a reception community has one attitude toward the film industry: WELCOME TO THE AV! Whether you are looking for friendly and accommodating location owners or a great place to relax after a long day of production, you will find the right spot in the Antelope Valley. We have several databases of Locations, Crew, Talent and Resources at this website so you can quickly find locals that are enthusiastic to help make your production a success.
Berkeley Film Office
Berkeley offers a superb variety of historic homes and buildings, magnificent parks, great neighborhoods and the picturesque UC Berkeley Campus.
Beverly Hills Film Office
The Filming and Special Events Office is here to assist you in the process of coordinating the various approvals and logistics for your upcoming event and/or production.
Calaveras Visitors Bureau & Film Commission

Located in California's picturesque Gold Country and spectacular High Sierra, Calaveras County offers a huge variety of stunning geological features, historic and agricultural settings for your production. Wide valleys, deep canyons, caves, lakes, giant sequoias, ghost towns and boutique wineries are just a few of the many features here.

The history of the area has contributed a great deal to its visual appeal. Originally settled by Miwok Indians, the area is a haven of lakes, streams, mountains, valleys and forests. When California's Gold Rush hit here in the heart of the Mother Lode, the landscape was changed by people from every corner of the world as they settled in hastily established camps in search of their fortunes.

Preserved Gold Rush towns, mining ruins, hydraulic mining and wooden flume systems rerouting water supplies permanently changed this rural landscape. Some of those settlements have remained to this day with their period architecture making charming historic downtowns with boutique shops, fine dining and wine tasting rooms. Others have fallen into ruin and are virtual ghost towns.

As the gold supply began to diminish, the people who'd discovered this place made more discoveries: of giant sequoia trees, caves and beautiful vistas. Along with outdoor recreation, they found other ways to entertain themselves including telling tall stories and betting on anything and everything. It was into this atmosphere that an adventurous young man arrived, and overhead a tale of frog jumping in the Angels Hotel.

That young man was Samuel Clemens and the story developed into his first successful short story that propelled him to fame as Mark Twain. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras," published in 1865 was the inspiration for the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee which takes place in Angels Camp every May, attracting in excess of 50,000 people. Meanwhile, other forms of entertainment were arising locally, including the annual Calaveras County Fair, the longest running state fair in California. Eventually those two events were combined, while other festivals and events sprung up around the county.

As even hard rock mining became harder work with fewer and fewer rewards, settlers had discovered that agriculture was especially productive here due to soil rich in minerals, making the decision to make Calaveras their permanent home a possibility. This resulted in one of California's earliest winemaking regions.

To this day, Calaveras' geological attractions, elevation changes from near-sea level to over 8,000 feet , historic features and Mediterranean climate make Calaveras County a major tourist destination for those looking for authentic California. This also makes it a prime filming consideration. With four distinct seasons featuring huge displays of wildflowers and blooming dogwoods in spring, spectacular fall colors and snowy winters, Calaveras county is your go-to filming destination, and we'll help you every step of the way.

California Film Commission
The California Film Commission supports film, TV and commercial productions of all sizes and budgets, with a variety of services, including film and TV tax credits, our extensive digital location library, free on-line permitting, low-cost use of state properties as shooting locations and production assistance.

California hosts nearly 200 feature films every year and countless TV series, commercials, and documentaries. The California Film Commission (CFC) facilitates all aspects of the filmmaking process and helps prevent filming problems from occurring. A regional network of 50 local film offices throughout the state provides logistical and permitting assistance for filmmakers. The CFC also maintains CinemaScout, an on-line database that features over 4000 California locations available for filming.

California is home to the largest and most highly skilled film crews in the world; able to sustain over 100 simultaneous productions.
Catalina Island Film Commission
Our unique island location makes for a very special location for your film or photo shoot project. The Catalina Island Film Commission as part of the Catalina Island Chamber is available to assist you in processing your permits, answering your questions, and assisting you in finding the products and services you might require from local businesses.
City of Palm Springs Film Office
In the world of film and fame, Palm Springs has been Hollywood's back lot since the 1930s.
City of San Diego Film Office
Through the combined effort of the City, County, and Port, San Diego has held a starring role in productions ranging from commercial still photography to televisions series to major feature films. The city's unparalleled weather, beautiful scenery, and quick, no-cost authorization process are just some of the incentives San Diego has to offer for your production.

The City of San Diego understands that productions may take place within a short planning timeframe and may involve a number of locations that include public and private property. We offer a suite of services to assist you in obtaining the proper authorization to film within the City of San Diego, while providing online resources for the local film industry.
Desert Hot Springs Film Commission
The goal of the Desert Hot Springs Film Commission is to help Desert Hot Springs earn the reputation as the most film friendly city in the Desert and to offer a wide range of unique filming locations.
Film Pomona
Our goal is to assist and simplify the logistics in Pomona with on-location production services, i.e; scouting, signature surveys, filming notifications, posting, and production agreements & contracts
FilmL.A.
FilmL.A. is a private, 501(c)4 not-for-profit organization established for the public benefit. We coordinate and process permits for on-location motion picture, television and commercial production under contract to an ever-increasing roster of public-sector clients in the Los Angeles region.  All permits are issued by the authority of and in accordance with the policies of each client jurisdiction.

In today's highly competitive, global entertainment production market, our services help the Los Angeles region retain its status as the entertainment production capital of the world.
Fresno County Film Commission
Full-service regional film commission (FLICS member), available 24/7 for assistance with location scouting and as a liaison with local businesses, government and regulatory agencies.
Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department
The City of Hermosa Beach welcomes businesses and individuals that wish to engage in commercial filming, videotaping or still photography.
Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission
The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission is here to help with your production needs and our services are provided free of charge.
Imperial County Film Commission
The Mission of the Imperial County Film Commission (ICFC) is to attract motion media companies to Imperial County, maximizing the county's economic potential by promoting location, accommodation, services and talent from the area. The ICFC also seeks to effectively mediate the permitting process between private owners, federal, state and local agencies and the motion media industry.

This office is charged with the task of expediting all permit requests and ensuring both your production and our local community benefit mutually from the experience.

Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce
Filming in the Livermore Valley / Tri-Valley is great because we have: One stop permitting; An experienced staff that breaks down scripts, scouts locations, facilitates permits, and stays with projects during production; Empty mansions, warehouses and industrial parks in addition to neighborhoods that span every economic level and look; Charming downtowns that can be shot for any town USA; Modern office buildings; One of the largest wind farms in the country; Rural sites and beautiful vineyards; County jail open to shooting; National laboratories which have been used for filming; The experienced crews of Northern California; County fair grounds; An abundance of hotel rooms and restaurants close to all locations ranging from top of the line to more moderate crew facilities; Livermore Valley is located 20 minutes east of Oakland International Airport.
Long Beach Film Office
The Office of Special Events and Filming is the bureau within the City Manager Department responsible for permitting all special events and film productions within the City of Long Beach.
Malibu Film Commission
Film permits are required for any commercial production filming or still shoots within the Malibu city limits.
Our Office also issues the Film Permits for the City of Agoura Hills Film Office &The City of Calabasas Film Office
Marin CVB
We are here to help you find the perfect location for your project and assist in finding the correct contact for permitting. FilmMarin represents eight Marin cities, county unincorporated areas, State and National Parks, with up-to-date permit and contact information.
Follow us on Twitter:
@FilmMarin
Mendocino County Film Commission
Services
- Scouting Assistance
- Lodging and Dining Information
- Online Permit Information
- Area Maps
- Crew Resource Information
- Vendor Resource Information

Quick Facts
- Mendocino County is 3500 square miles
- Coastline runs 100 miles
- Doubles as New Zealand, New England, Ireland, Scotland, and has many small rural towns and communities
- Non-stop air service from LAX to Sonoma County daily, just south of our county border.
* Film friendly motels, hotels, restaurants and caterers*
- Historical Buildings

Credits
FILM: Need For Speed, Overboard, East of Eden, The Summer of '42, Same Time Next Year, Dying Young, Forever Young, Johnny Belinda, The Majestic, Pontiac Moon, Racing with the Moon
TV: Murder She Wrote, Shark Swarm
COMMERCIALS: Acura, Lincoln, GM, Toyota, BMW, Gallo, Jeep, Caduet, Honda
Mono County Film Commission
Welcome to Mono County, home to the east entrance to Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Bodie Ghost Town, Mono Lake and so much more! Just 5 hours north of LA on US Hwy 395 (or a one-hour flight from LAX to Mammoth Yosemite Airport on Alaska Airlines), we welcome film productions to the dramatic Eastern Sierra. We have majestic mountains, countless lakes, scenic roadways and amazing historical sites. Locations range from rivers and streams, evergreen and aspen forests, deserted ghost towns and historical buildings, to urban mountain towns, wide open ranch lands, high desert and everything in between. Need snow and wintery mountain peaks? At 11,063' Mammoth Mountain Ski Area offers snow usually from mid-November through May. Autumn and brilliant fall colors are also available from late September through late October. Call us about landscapes in the great outdoors. We're here to help!
Monterey County Film Commission
There's a great history of filmmaking in Monterey County, and a wealth of film locations for features, commercials, TV projects, and advertising shoots. From coastal Big Sur to rural Steinbeck Country, we've got it. Free assistance.
Ojai City Manager's Office
The City Manager's Office is your one-stop shop for Film Permits in the City of Ojai.
Orange County Film Commission
The Orange County Film Commission serves to attract, retain, and facilitate filming and media production. The OC has 42 miles of coast, diverse sites, and 11 of its 37 cities are in the studio zone.
Pasadena Film Office
The Pasadena Film Office coordinates all on-location production (features, television series, commercials, student films, independent films, still fashion shoots, etc.
Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office

For almost 100 years directors have been filming in Placer County, from Charlie Chaplin to Coppola to Spike Jonze. To continue that tradition our office provides location assistance, free county film permits, local resources, and community support to help expedite the pre-production and production process.

We're located just over an hour flight from Los Angeles in Northern California, just east of San Francisco.

Our diverse locations extend from 90' to over 9000, all within 90 miles. From the snowy slopes and sapphire and emerald waters of Lake Tahoe to flat, rural Mid-Western farmlands there are a wealth of locations from which to choose: white water rapids and rivers, hi tech firms and architecture, small towns, vistas, and vineyards (Wise Villa Winery was named top winery of the year at the 2015 California State Fair). We also have the highest bridge in California, and all types of roads and homes. We double nicely as a cross-section of the US (The Muppets, HBO's Cinema Verite), and in the springtime you can often film four seasons in one weekend!

Proud member of the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) since 2005.

Riverside County Film Commission
The Riverside County Film Commission provides a single resource to the film community to find locations and apply for permits within Riverside County. Our County is film friendly and our office offers concierge service to productions.
San Bernardino County Film Office
San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency specializes in obtaining film permits for the entertainment industry. Our dedication to the working at the speed of business is priority one. We provide answers and solutions to the impossible. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are hallmarks of our service.

Permit Coordination
We will coordinate your film permit by phone or email. Our team of film permit experts will expedite a concise application, provide you with the necessary insurance and film permit requirements, solve any problems, keep you up to date of the process, and deliver the permit in a timely manner.
San Jose Film Office
The San Jose Film office serves as a resource to help you and your crew, however big or small, with the right contacts for permitting, scheduling, and other assistance you may need while here in the heart of Silicon Valley.
San Luis Obispo County Film Commission
The San Luis Obispo County Film Commission is a department of Visit San Luis Obispo County and offers a variety of services to fit your production needs whether they are in feature films, commercials, television, or still photography.
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Film Commission
www.filmsanmateocounty.com
Santa Barbara County Film Commission
Feast your eyes on our sumptuous Spanish architecture, as it sweeps you back a century or two - to California's gold rush era.

Santa Barbara County boasts historic estates and modern mansions, formal gardens, both urban and remote and untouched beaches, historic ranches and small towns, massive dunes and so much more.

We have been shot for Italy, France, India, Africa, Mexico, Afghanistan, and many more places--
Santa Clarita Film Office
Santa Clarita's varied topography, 20+ sound stages, 10+ movie ranches, and thousands of film-friendly locations combined with the City's location within the "30-Mile Zone," make it one of the most filmed areas in California.
Santa Cruz County Film Commission
The Santa Cruz County Film Commission assists with film permits, locations, and provides information on crew, equipment and support services for feature films, commercials, television, and still photography shoots.
Scott Valley Film Coalition
The Scott Valley Film Coalition is a group dedicated to promoting the visual and audio arts in northern California. The group is sponsored by the Northern California Resource Center, a private, non-profit organization.
Simi Valley Film Council
The City's Filming Office is happy to help you find the location you are looking for in Simi Valley, whether you are looking for that hard-to-find location that only locals know about, looking for a base camp for your shoot, or anything and anywhere in between.
Siskiyou County Film Commission
The Far Northern California Has everything you could possibly want to film valleys,lakes,rivers, streams, mountains, farmland and a volcanic presence second to none plus a 14000 ft mountain. Snow in the winter and a beutiful landscape the rest of the year.
Sonoma County Film Office
The Sonoma County Film Office promotes Sonoma County as a location destination for film production companies worldwide and creates a "film friendly" environment through work with local government, business and residents.
Stanislaus County/Modesto Film Commission
The staff of the Modesto Film Commission is here to help you with all of your production needs. We offer a wide variety of services and information to help make your production run smoothly. Photo library, the production guide, hotel accommodations, Modesto's film history, film-makers on-location in Modesto and The California Film Commission.
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