Welcome to the California Film Commission, your one-stop office for permitting, location assistance, and filming resources throughout California. Our moderate weather with 315 sunny days per year and 840 miles of coastline, coupled with the greatest film crews and production facilities in the world makes California home to the entertainment industry.

The California Film Commission offers free on-line permitting for all state property including state parks and beaches, freeways, roads, and government buildings. From hospitals and prisons to back roads and mountain ranges, the California Film Commission helps filmmakers gain access to the perfect locations.

Cinemascout is our on-line database featuring California locations available for filming. We also host visitors at our on-site Location Resource Center for personalized assistance when searching for locations.

California has a network of over 50 Regional Film Offices across the state to provide localized support, detailed location information and facilitate the permit process.

We look forward to working with you on your next production in California!