Location, Location, Location :: Film Commissions

AV Film Office - Antelope Valley (661) 723-6090- Filming done on private property with no impact on the flow of traffic does not require a City issued permit. (We recommend, however, that you contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department for their private property filming requirements.) Most other filming does require a City permit.

Bell Gardens - Bell Gardens (562) 806-7700 All appointive members serve at the pleasure of the City Councl. Term of appointment expires at the end of the term of the Councilmember who appointed them. Members of a commission shall be residents of the City. An appointive member shall have particular strengths, background, experience, perspective and talent.

Big Bear Lake Film Office - Big Bear Lake (909) 878-3040 Big Bear offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Southern California--with four seasons of filming opportunities. Within the Big Bear Valley, you'll find pristine alpine lakes, rustic cabins, grassy meadows, winding dirt roads, an alpine village, marinas, ski resorts, a solar observatory, dry lake beds, ranches, a rodeo, and a whole lot more. In addition, Big Bear offers a talented crew base (many of whom work in Los Angeles, but make Big Bear their home), a wide range of lodging facilities, fine dining, and excellent support services.

California Film Commission - Hollywood (323) 860-2960 Works to enhance the economic climate in California by keeping film industry jobs
and projects in the state.

City of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills (310) 285-1000 Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau

City of Long Beach - Long Beach (562) 570-5333 The City of Long Beach Special Events department offers locations and filming information for location managers, production managers, art directors for the film industry and the general public.

Film Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (805) 966-9222 Web site has production guides, locations and photos, accomadations, and offers info on training and film schools.

Oakland Film Office - Oakland (510) 238-4734 You Dream It, Oakland Will Make It Reel

San Diego Film Commission - San Diego (619) 234-FILM We are mandated by the City of San Diego, County of San Diego and the San Diego Unified Port District to promote and regulate film production in the Greater San Diego Area.

Santa Cruz County Film Commission - Santa Cruz (831) 427-4405, ext. 112 Santa Cruz County has been an active filmmaking destination for decades, and our Film Commission offers the film industry support regarding permits, locations, crew, weather, equipment and more.

San Luis Obispo County Film Commission - San Luis Obispo (805) 781-2531 San Luis Obispo County is located on California's Central Coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The distance from downtown LA is 190 miles, abut 31/2 hours driving time. San Luis Obispo County covers over 3,300 square miles and includes portions of the Los Padres National Forest and the southern range of the Santa Lucia Mountains.


 

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