Film Office & Commission
Film SF (San Francisco Film Commission)
The City of San Francisco's film office, part of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. It issues film permits, administers local incentive programs, maintains a locations library and a Bay Area film and media landscape database, and works to attract diverse storytellers to San Francisco.
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 & comparisonRuns the 'Scene in San Francisco' rebate program: 10-20% cash rebate on qualifying labor and expenditures plus 100% back on City agency fees, up to $1M per project.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
ContactManijeh Fata, Executive Director
Websitefilmsf.org
Emailfilm@sfgov.org
Phone(415) 554-6241
DirectoryProduction directory
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