Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission
We champion filming in San Francisco to support a diversity of storytellers and our thriving production community.
$1 million dollar cash rebate
Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission administers the Scene in San Francisco incentive. Created in 2006, the recently updated program supports feature narratives, documentaries and television production. Participating projects can receive 10-20% back on qualifying San Francisco labor and expenditure and 100% back on City agency fees for a cash rebate of up to $1 million dollars per project.See moreNews
Film Productions in San Francisco Generate $32.3M, Driving an 84% Jump in Direct Local Economic Impact
San Francisco Arts Commission Votes to Appoint Executive Director of Arts and Culture as the Agency’s New Department Head, Filling Vacant Director of Cultural Affairs Position
Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Authored by President Mandelman to Bring More Productions to the City and Support San Francisco’s Film and Arts Communities
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.
Film SF FY25-26 Impact Report
Read Film SF's annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, showing substantial year-over-year gains in filming activity and local economic return. The city permitted 309 productions this fiscal year– up 28% from 241 last year– generating an estimated $32.3 million in direct local spending, an 84.6% increase over the previous year's $17.5 million.Read FY25-26 Impact ReportResources
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
A list of productions shot in the San Francisco Bay Area
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.
San Francisco Film Festivals
A calendar of film festivals in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.
For filmmakers and productions
Locations Library
The Film SF Locations Library is a comprehensive collection of filming options in the City and County of San Francisco.
Financial incentives
Rebates and savings programs for filming and film locations.
Fees to film in San Francisco
A daily use fee is required for each day of filming or parking.
Green filming
Be environmentally friendly when shooting a production in SF
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.
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.
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Contact information
Address
Film CommissionCity Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl
Room 473
San Francisco, CA 94102
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl
Room 473
San Francisco, CA 94102