Film SF

We champion filming in San Francisco to support a diversity of storytellers and our thriving production community.

Film SF

We champion filming in San Francisco to support a diversity of storytellers and our thriving production community.

Filmed in SF

See a list of movies and TV shows shot in San Francisco.See list

Get a film permit

You need a film permit to shoot a production for commercial or non-commercial use.

Incentives to film in SF

Rebates, tax relief, and savings programs.

Film Commission

Info on San Francisco's Film Commission.

Services

Additional film services

Reserve parking for your film production

Request parking for your production vehicles, picture vehicles, or to clear for picture.

Notify locals about your film shoot

Distribute film notices to let residents and businesses know that there will be filming.

Use a drone for your film shoot

Permits are required to shoot with a drone on, from, within, and over City of San Francisco streets.

The San Francisco Film Commission Film Space (SFFCFS) grant

The San Francisco Film Commission Film Space (SFFCFS) grant provides financial help to nonprofits.Learn more and apply

Resources

For the public

Film and Media Landscape Database

Read about the incredible array of film and media organizations and services offered across all nine Bay Area counties.

Movies and TV shows shot in San Francisco

If you get a filming notice or survey at your home or business

What to do if you see a notice or survey posted on your building.

Market your property as a film location

List your home or business as a potential location for film productions.

SF Bay Area film festivals

For filmmakers and productions

Popular film locations in SF

Financial incentives

Rebates and savings programs for filming and film locations.

Fees to film in San Francisco

Safety tips while filming in SF

Suggestions for productions while shooting in the city.

Film SF resources

Optional links for reference as you plan your film shoot.

Reports

FY23-24 Impact Report

Impact Report FY23-24 for Film SF

FY22-23 Impact Report

Impact Report FY22-23 for Film SF

FY21-22 Annual Report

Annual report for FY21-22

FY20-21 Annual Report

Annual report for FY20-21

About

Film SF and the San Francisco Film Commission champion filming in San Francisco. We are a City agency that strives to attract a diversity of storytellers to the cinematic city of San Francisco and foster filming in order to stimulate economic development, create jobs and share the beauty of our city with the rest of the world.

Learn more about us

Partner agencies

Film Commission

Meet the team

Manijeh Fata(She/Her/Ella)Executive Director | Film SF

Sofia Alicastro(She/Her/Hers)Deputy Director | Film SF

Mark Hogains(He/Him/His)Production Manager | Film SF

Zoe Halsne(She/Her/They/Them)Senior Production Coordinator/Commission Secretary | Film SF

Ismael Castillo(he/him/his)Senior Film Coordinator | Film SF

Contact information

Address

Film CommissionCity Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl
Room 473
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone

Email

Social media

Request public records

Submit requests for the Film SF.

Archived website

See previous website archived on Saturday, October 29, 2022.