Amador County Film Commission
Amador is very accommodating. From the hotels, restaurants and available labor pool to the cooperative county agencies and expedited permitting process, we stand ready to provide a cooperative and favorable climate for your production needs.
9600 Summit Place, Jackson, CA 95642
Phone: (209) 304-3730
Berkeley Film Office / Church, Jeffrey
Berkeley offers a superb variety of historic homes and buildings, magnificent parks, great neighborhoods and UC Berkeley. The Berkeley Film Office is your one-stop-shop for film permit coordination.
2030 Addison St. #102, Berkeley 94704
Phone: (510) 549-7040
Butte/Chico County Film Commission
The Butte County Film Commission has over 1500 location photo files in its library and can respond immediately to most requests. If additional location scouting is required, staff and volunteers are always available to take on the assignment.
180 E. 4th St. #120, Chico 95927
Phone: (530) 891-5556
Calaveras Film Commission
Wonderfully rural locations in the heart of gold country. Barns, pastureland, snowy mountains, lakes, rivers and historic sites. The real old West! Credits; Seven Brides, Back to the Future 3, Bonanza + more!
1192 S. Main Street, Angeles Camp 95222
Phone: (209) 736-0049, (209) 481-5824 Cell
California Film Commission
California Film Commission supports film, TV and commercial productions with a variety of services, including tax credits, location assistance, free on-line permitting, low cost use of state properties as shooting locations, and production assistance.
7080 Hollywood Blvd. #900, Hollywood 90028
Phone: (800) 858-4749
El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office / Dodge, Kathleen
The El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office offers; Free maps & location scouting. Referrals for lodging, crew and vendors. Permitting Assistance. Film Liaison available 24 hours, 7 days a week!
542 Main Street, Placerville 95667
Phone: (530) 626-4400
Film Liaisons in California, Statewide (FLICS)
FLICS is a coalition of 41 California film commissions, working together to educate our members, advocate for the film industry, and keep filming in California.
Phone: (707) 443-4488, (707) 565-7298
Film Tuolumne County
We specialize in Western films and the Great Outdoors, with Railtown, a 19th century train station complete with steam trains and miles of track; Columbia, the best-preserved Gold Rush town, and terrain running from Plains to Rockies.
193 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: (209) 533-4420
Folsom Film Commission
Home to every kind of outdoor recreation from water sports to cycling due to its location on the American River Parkway. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, Folsom has it all.
200 Wool St., Folsom 95630
Phone: (916) 985-2698 x17 Off, (916) 417-1733 Cell
Fresno County Film Commission
Fresno County Film Commission Office- FLICS contact. Provides location assistance, production resource referrals, permitting coordination, and incentive and other information for Fresno County and its 15 cities.
2220 Tulare St., 6th Fl., Fresno 93721
Phone: (559) 600-4292, (559) 600-0535
Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission / Hesseltine, Cassandra
With our majestic Redwoods, pristine rivers and rocky coastlines, Humboldt and Del Norte County are the places to film! Our services are always free for all productions.
235 F Street, Eureka 95501
Phone: (707) 443-4488, (707) 502-0018
Lake County Film Commission
Friendly staff can assist with location scouting, permits, lodging coordination, etc. Scenic lakes, small towns, 1920s-era hotel structure, motels, rustic cabins, country roads, pastoral farms, vineyards, rolling hills, mountain vistas, forests, meadows, two state parks.
255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport 95453
Phone: (707) 263-2580
Marin Film Resource Office / Albre, Deborah
Find mountain views, quaint towns, rolling green hills, and rugged coastlines in Marin County. With its great weather, close proximity to San Francisco and Vallejo's Mare Island Film Studio, Marin has it all.
1-B Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael 94903
Phone: (415) 925-2060, (866) 925-2060
Mendocino County Film Office
We serve as a liaison for local permitting, assist with accommodations, catering, your location scouting, and our services are free! Towering redwoods, a “green” wine country, one hundred miles of rugged coastline along the Pacific.
217 S. Main Street, Fort Bragg 95437
Phone: (707) 961-6302 Off, (707) 813-7574 Cell
Modesto / Stanislaus County Film Commission
Stanislaus County features a wide variety of "picture perfect" locations to choose from. We are located just 5 hours north of LA and 90 minutes east of SF and 70 miles south of Sacramento.
1000 L Street, Modesto 95354
Phone: (209) 526-5588, (888) 640-8467
Monterey County Film Commission / Nordstrand, Karen Seppa
World-famous locations available for commercials, films, documentaries, stills. From Big Sur's coastal vistas to Steinbeck Country ranches, towns like Carmel, Monterey, Salinas. Wide variety of roads for car shoots. Free assistance/ referrals.
PO Box 111, Monterey 93942
Phone: (831) 646-0910, (831) 594-9410 cell
Oakland Film Office
Oakland has everything you need to make your movies "reel": diverse surroundings, great weather, convenient public transportation and an int'l airport, affordable hotels & restaurants, nightlife, unique architecture, scenic views + a film-friendly staff
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 9th Fl, Oakland 94612
Phone: (510) 238-4948
Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office
Provides location, crew, logistical assistance, free film permits. Terrain: 90 to 9,000+ feet; matches for Mid-west, Alaska, historic towns, diverse roads, estates, large private acreage, farms, snow, hi-tech, rivers, snow. Two major airports; located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.
145 Fulweiler Ave. #120, Auburn 95603
Phone: (530) 889-4091
Sacramento Film Commission / West, Jennifer
Permit services, scouting assistance, online crew and vendor directory, digital location library, lodging information. Locations: Historic Gold Rush district, bridges, a prison, a fort, a Chinese town, rice paddies, fall foliage, New England neighborhood.
915 I St., 3rd FL, Sacramento 95814
Phone: (916) 808-2676
San Francisco Film Commission
The Film Commission permits shoots on public property in San Francisco. Check out our Scene in San Francisco Rebate program which rebates up to $600,000 per film or television episode!
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl. City Hall #473, SF 94102
Phone: (415) 554-6241, (415) 554-6503 Fax
San Jose Film Commission
For up-to-date information of services, San Jose rules and regulations and area information please visit our website www.sanjose.org. Please click on the light blue tab for film and video information and listings.
408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose 95110
Phone: (408) 792-4119
San Mateo County/ The San Francisco Peninsula Film Office
San Mateo County/San Francisco Peninsula Film Office provides localized support, assistance with location searches, permitting city information, and production team overnight accommodation suggestions.
Phone: (650) 348-7600, (800) 288-4748
Santa Cruz County Film Commission / Glynn, Christina
Located on California's iconic Highway 1, Santa Cruz County features majestic redwood forests, winding country roads, charming mountain towns, an historic narrow-gauge railroad, old Victorian neighborhoods, Highway 9 through a Santa Cruz Mountain forest, colorful seaside villages, a beachside amusement park, lush agricultural fields, dramatic coastal bluffs, and 29 miles of coastline.
303 Water St. #100, Santa Cruz 95060
Phone: (831) 425-1234 x112
Sonoma County Film Office
Sonoma County is conveniently located less than 50 miles north of San Francisco. Award-winning wineries, scenic Pacific Ocean coastline, rolling mountains, and Sears Raceway. It is an ideal location for filming and photography.
Phone: (707) 565-1900
UpState California Film Commission (Shasta, Tehama, Yuba, Sutter)
Our region covering Shasta, Tehama, Yuba & Sutter Counties is a fantastic resource for filmmakers who are looking for outstanding diverse outdoor locations. Offering pre-scouts, permit information, local referrals and a local incentive program where qualifying productions can receive up to $50,000.
PO Box 1468, Anderson, CA 96007
Phone: (530) 710-7784
Vallejo/Solano County Film Office
The Vallejo/Solano County Film Office was formed in 1996 to generate economic activity for Solano County by attracting film production of all types. It is a member of Film Liaisons in California, Statewide (FLICS).
289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo 94590
Phone: (707) 642-3653, (707) 562-5677
Yolo County Film Office
Davis, Winters, and Woodland boast a vast variety of experiences, from bike paths lined with lush greenery, strolling through parks, shopping in historic districts, art walks, cultural events, adventure sports, and much more!
132 E. Street #200, Davis 95616
Phone: (530) 297-1900 Off, (530) 383-9043 Cell
Yosemite/ Madera Film Commission
From the San Joaquin Valley to the Sierra, Madera County has it all!
40343 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: (559) 658-0150 Cell, (559) 683-4636 Off