California's state film commission, headquartered on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, serving as a one-stop resource for film, TV, and commercial production. It issues permits for filming on state property (parks, beaches, highways), administers the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, and offers location resources including the CinemaScout locations gallery.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 35% base (up to 45% with uplifts)
- Credit type
- Refundable (90% paid over 5 years)
- Min. spend
- $1M qualified California spend
Figures describe the California program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full California incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonAdministers California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program (Program 4.0), including a Soundstage Tax Credit option. Across the first three rounds, 39 TV series and 52 feature films were approved, projected to generate $3.7 billion in economic activity.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
Filmed here
Productions recorded as having shot in the area California Film Commission covers.
Star Trek Into Darkness2013
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011
Thor2011
Moneyball2011
Iron Man 22010
Crossing Over2009
He's Just Not That Into You2009
Star Trek2009
Angels & Demons2009
Eagle Eye2008
Iron Man2008
Changeling2008
Transformers2007
Zodiac2007
Freedom Writers2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006
Fun with Dick and Jane2005
Title data and poster artwork from TMDB. Sources: each office's own credits page, and filming locations recorded in Wikidata.
Listings are not confirmation of where a production filmed. This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
Production companies nearby
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