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🎬Featured California Location! 🎬 Buena Vista Winery – Founded in 1857 in Sonoma, CaliforniaBuena Vista Winery, with its ...
06/06/2026

🎬Featured California Location! 🎬

Buena Vista Winery – Founded in 1857 in Sonoma, California

Buena Vista Winery, with its rustic stone exteriors, wrought iron accents, exposed beams, and frescos, is a perfect stand in for Tuscany, Italy.

It was designated as a California Historic Landmark in 2016 and features the original Press Room, built in 1862, which currently serves as the 2 story tasting room; the Champagne Cellar, which was hand-dug in 1864, which includes the Middle Cave, the Cave of Curiosity, the Bubble Lounge, the Wine Tool Museum, as well as a boardroom.

The exterior features vineyards, a fountain courtyard, outdoor patios, and picnic grounds surrounded by trees and small pathways leading to and from the winery.

🎥 Location scouts, explore more details here: https://ca.reel-scout.com/loc_detail.aspx?id=10000042

📩 For filming inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Photo Credit: Al Mueller, courtesy of the Sonoma County Tourism Team


The California Film Commission was honored to receive the 2026 Global Production Award for Film Commission of the Year -...
05/21/2026

The California Film Commission was honored to receive the 2026 Global Production Award for Film Commission of the Year - State, Province and National during the Cannes Film Festival. This recognition reflects California’s continued leadership in global production and the collective effort to keep film and television production thriving in our State!

From the 2026 jury - “This winner shows structural policy reform, with immediate measurable effect, along with statewide coordination and crisis responsiveness. It is the clearest example of a commission reshaping competitive conditions and converting that into major projected impact.”

Director, Colleen Bell’s, acceptance speech- “ Big shoutout to my amazing team members here, Yetee Osunsanmi and Leah Medrano, all the members of our staff at the CA Film Commission. I think your description of what we’ve accomplished this past year said it all. It’s been a heavy lift for all of us. We’ve been so rooted in getting our incredible crews back to work, working in California, and we have a lot of momentum that has taken place because of that.

I’d like to thank Dee Dee Myers and Governor Gavin Newsom who have been incredibly supportive of us. California has always been a place, for 100 years, where dreams find a voice and together we will continue telling stories that will inspire the world and show what is possible.”

Here’s to California and to the extraordinary crews, creatives and communities that continue to power our state’s production engine!

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The California Film Commission (CFC) holds monthly internal CFC Learns sessions - an opportunity for us to learn from ad...
05/15/2026

The California Film Commission (CFC) holds monthly internal CFC Learns sessions - an opportunity for us to learn from advocates and organizations throughout the industry. Recently we were joined by Susan Sprung, CEO of the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and Malia Arrington and Lupe Arellanes from the Hollywood Commission.

Susan, Malia, and Lupe spoke to the CFC about resources available for independent productions looking to create a safer workplace and prevent harassment. These resources include The Hollywood Commission's Respect on Set, a first-of-its-kind, free online resource designed to help independent and low-budget film and television productions meet their anti-harassment responsibilities with confidence. The PGA also offers Set Etiquette Training to help independent producers establish clear standards of respect before cameras roll.

These resources provide guidance and best practices to help keep people safe and respected at work. The websites for Respect on Set and Set Etiquette Training are both listed on the Filmmaker & Production Resources table on our website.

Angel Island State Park offers one of the most versatile filming locations in the Bay Area. Set in the middle of San Fra...
05/05/2026

Angel Island State Park offers one of the most versatile filming locations in the Bay Area. Set in the middle of San Francisco Bay, with sweeping views, preserved architecture, and a range of natural backdrops, it’s a unique setting for productions seeking both scale and character.

Accessible only by ferry, the island features 360-degree views of the San Francisco skyline, Marin Headlands, and the Golden Gate Bridge, along with rugged coastline, scenic trails, and a collection of preserved historic sites. From panoramic vistas to quiet, character-rich interiors, Angel Island State Park provides a wide range of cinematic backdrops within a single, highly adaptable location.

A dedicated, film-friendly team is here to help make your production at Angel Island State Park a success from start to finish.

Interested in filming on Angel Island?
🎥Explore more details here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/angelislandfilmpermits
📩For filming inquiries, contact: [email protected]

State Partners: Angel Island State Park Film SF



Photo Credits:
Cover - By Carol M. Highsmith: Library of Congress Catalog, Public Domain
All other photos - Brian Baer

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival features a compelling lineup of productions by Asian & Pacific Islander arti...
04/28/2026

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival features a compelling lineup of productions by Asian & Pacific Islander artists from across the globe and runs from April 29 - May 3, 2026, at select cinemas in the Los Angeles area.

The festival is run by Visual Communications the first non-profit organization in the US dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayal of Asian American and Pacific American peoples, communities, and heritage through the arts. As we head in to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate films and television shows made by and about Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Get tickets now at festival.vcmedia.org!

04/26/2026

Tax Credit Project Spotlight: "Imperfect Women"

Based on the dark novel by Araminta Hall, "Imperfect Women" is a limited series about the 20-year friendship of three women who meet in college: who they want to be, and who they actually are.

Starring Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss, and Kate Mara, "Imperfect Women" spent more than $61.4 million in the state of California. As a part of the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 4.0, this television series filmed 85 days in California, and employed over 375 cast and crew members, as well as 3,500 background performers, measured in days worked.

Watch "Imperfect Women" streaming on AppleTV.

With a mission of expanding minds, opening hearts, and entertaining people through worldwide independent cinema, the San...
04/25/2026

With a mission of expanding minds, opening hearts, and entertaining people through worldwide independent cinema, the San Luis Obispo (SLO) Film Fest provides a year-round destination for international independent cinema, promoting diversity, understanding, education, and inclusion through engaging storytelling.

During this year's SLO International Film Festival, the California Film Commission will participate in a panel titled "Financing, Packaging, and Distribution." Deputy Director of the Tax Credit Program Leah Medrano will participate, along with a Media Financier from CAA, the Director, and Producer for "This Tempting Madness" - an independent film part of Tax Credit Program.

The SLO International Film Fest is scheduled on April 23-28, 2026. For festival passes, visit https://slofilmcenter.eventive.org/welcome.

🎬Featured California Location! 🎬 Bufford Ranch, Managed by Golden Ranch EstatesBufford Ranch is a privately owned 900-ac...
04/25/2026

🎬Featured California Location! 🎬

Bufford Ranch, Managed by Golden Ranch Estates
Bufford Ranch is a privately owned 900-acre working cattle ranch offering expansive, cinematic landscapes ideal for film and television productions. The property includes rolling hills, wide open grazing land, natural valleys, dirt roads, and undeveloped terrain that can double for a wide range of settings—from the American West to rural landscapes found across other parts of the country or even internationally.

Because of its scale, privacy, and natural diversity, Bufford Ranch provides filmmakers with the flexibility to create multiple environments within a single location while maintaining the authenticity of a real working ranch.

🎥 Location scouts, explore more details here: https://ca.reel-scout.com/loc_detail.aspx?id=10291950

📩 For filming inquiries, contact: [email protected] or
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California Film Commission staff Heather Jennings and Shawn Wu will be speaking tomorrow, Saturday 4/25, at the 2026 Afr...
04/24/2026

California Film Commission staff Heather Jennings and Shawn Wu will be speaking tomorrow, Saturday 4/25, at the 2026 AfroAnimation Summit for a workshop titled "Inside the California Film Commission".

The California Film Commission began accepting animation film and television projects in January 2026. AfroAnimation Summit is a four-day gathering dedicated to animation, gaming, and digital creators. Passes for AfroAnimation Summit are available at AfroAnimation.com

04/23/2026

📣 Press Release: Tax Credit Program 4.0 Approved Film Projects

SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Newsom announced that 38 film projects have been awarded tax credits through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. These productions, which will generate nearly $800 million in economic activity across California, are expected to spend more than 460 filming days outside the traditional 30-mile studio zone — bringing good-paying jobs and meaningful investment to communities statewide.

"This round marks a truly exciting milestone for our program. For the first time, we're welcoming animated feature films from powerhouses DreamWorks Animation, 20th Century Studios and Disney Entertainment Television, alongside a strong slate of big budget features and independent productions, that bring fresh voices and original storytelling to the screen. With more than 45% of filming days taking place outside the traditional studio zone, we're seeing the real-world economic impact of this program reach communities across the entire state. That's what this program is about: creating good-paying jobs and supporting local businesses, while bolstering California's creative economy in regions across the state." - Colleen Bell, Executive Director of the California Film Commission.

🔗 Press Release: https://film.ca.gov/governor-newsom-announces-38-new-film-projects-from-animated-features-to-big-budget-productions-and-independents-coming-to-the-golden-state/

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