Film SF has compiled a database of film and media organizations and services across all nine Bay Area counties. The primary goal with this project is to create a comprehensive and accessible database that serves as a valuable resource that encapsulates the myriad offerings in the San Francisco Bay Area film and media community. This tool also aims to:
-Map out the local landscape
-Centralize industry information
-Facilitate networking and collaboration
-Support local filmmakers and productions
-Inform policy priorities
Please note that the City cannot recommend or endorse any vendor, supplier or service provider, or guarantee the accuracy of any data or information provided. This information is being provided to you solely for your convenience. Any information that is submitted and included in this database is considered a public record.
Read more about film and media organizations and services offered across all nine Bay Area counties!
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Database Structure
Industry Support, Education & Career Development
Industry Support, Education & Career Development
This category encompasses organizations and services that facilitate the growth, funding, and development of the film and media industry. It includes entities that provide financial support, governmental and regional bodies that offer incentives and logistical assistance, and platforms that host networking events and industry conferences. It also includes institutions and programs that provide education and professional development opportunities in the film and media industry. It encompasses film schools, educational institutions, residency and fellowship programs, and workshops that offer training in various aspects of film production, from technical skills to creative storytelling.
- Subcategories: Film Commissions & Offices, Networking & Meetups, Film Schools & Educational Institutions, Residency & Fellowship Programs, Job, Training, Internships & Career Services
Production & Creative Services
Production & Creative Services
This category includes all services related to the creation and production of film, television, and digital media content. It covers companies that handle everything from concept development and creative direction to the actual production process, including specialized services like visual effects, sound design, set construction, and more. It also includes facilities like studios and sound stages where productions are filmed.
- Subcategories: Full-Service Production, Creative Development, VFX & Animation, Audio & Post Production, Set, Props & Wardrobe, Studios & Sound Stages, In-House Video Production, Equipment Rental
Marketing & Advertising Services
Marketing & Advertising Services
This category focuses on companies and agencies that specialize in promoting and advertising film and media projects. It includes creative ad agencies that develop advertising campaigns, branding services that craft visual identities, digital marketing firms that manage online presence, and public relations experts who handle media relations and public image.
- Subcategories: Creative Ad Agency , Branding & Design, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Public Relations & Media Management
Distribution & Exhibition Services
Distribution & Exhibition Services
This category covers the services that bring film and media content to audiences. It includes companies that distribute films through various channels. It also encompasses organizations that plan and host film exhibitions, screenings, and festivals, as well as the venues where films are publicly shown.
- Subcategories: Distribution, Exhibitions & Screenings, Cinema Theatres & Screening Rooms, Film Festivals
Production Operations & Logistics
Production Operations & Logistics
This category focuses on the behind-the-scenes services that support the smooth operation of film and media productions. It includes services like casting, location scouting, crew staffing, legal and compliance services, security, and on-set necessities like catering and transportation. These services are essential for ensuring that productions run efficiently and safely.
- Subcategories: Casting & Talent Scouting, Location Scouting, Crew Services & Staffing, Legal Services, Security Services, Transportation & Vehicles, Catering & On-Set Services, Data Management, Posting Vendors
Archive & Preservation
Archive & Preservation
This category is dedicated to organizations and services focused on the preservation, restoration, and archiving of film and media materials. It includes film archives that collect and maintain historical footage, as well as companies that specialize in the restoration of old or damaged media to ensure that it remains accessible for future generations.
- Subcategories: Archive Preservation, Restoration Services
Questions? Please reach out to film@sfgov.org