Film Office & Commission
Sacramento Film + Media (Sacramento Film Office)
The official film office for the Sacramento region, facilitating production through location scouting assistance, permitting support, and crew and vendor connections. It maintains searchable directories for crew, support services, casting and talent agencies, and location listings.
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 a local $250,000 Rebate Program for productions filming in the Sacramento region, plus grants and fee assistance. California's statewide Film & TV Tax Credit (up to 20-25%) also applies.
Official incentive details