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Film SF

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

Two prop military vehicles face a car holding up a large camera rig on Battery Street at night, overseen by the orange-haired director Lana Wachowski.
Filmed in SF

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

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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.

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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

News

Film SF Celebrates Local Latinx Filmmakers in New Event Series

San Francisco Celebrates Second Annual Filmmakers' Reception in Park City

Film SF Unveils 2022-2023 Impact Report, Showcasing Industry Resilience

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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

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.
SF Bay Area film festivals
For filmmakers and productions
Popular film locations in SF

View photo albums for locations that Film SF can issue permits to shoot.
Financial incentives

Rebates, tax relief, and savings programs for filming and film locations.
Fees to film in SF

A daily use fee is required for each day of filming or parking.
Green filming

Tips and resources to minimize your production’s environmental impact.
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

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People

Meet the team

Manijeh Fata
Manijeh Fata
Executive Director of San Francisco Film Commission
Sofia Alicastro
Sofia Alicastro
Deputy Director | Film SF
Mark Hogains
Mark Hogains
Production Manager | Film SF
Zoe Halsne
Zoe Halsne
Senior Production Coordinator | Commission Secretary
Ismael Castillo
Ismael Castillo
Senior Film Coordinator | Film SF

Contact

Film Commission

City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl
Room 473
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Get directions

Phone

Request public records

Email film@sfgov.org to submit a request.

Archived website

See previous website archived October 2022.