Why Santa Clarita
A Film Office That Works For You
The Santa Clarita Film Office is your single point of contact for a streamlined, efficient permitting process.
- Film permits and City approvals
- Access to City-owned properties and facilities
- Traffic control coordination
- Parking and production logistics
- Sheriff and Fire Department review
- Community outreach requirements
- General production guidance
Hollywood’s Backlot. Real Communities. Endless Possibilities.
Santa Clarita has been one of California’s premier filming destinations for generations. Located less than 30 miles north of Los Angeles and entirely within the Los Angeles 30-Mile Zone (TMZ), the City offers the convenience of working close to Hollywood with the space, variety, and flexibility productions need.
Competitive Savings
Santa Clarita’s Film Incentive Program rewards eligible productions that choose to film here, helping offset production costs while making one of California’s most film-friendly communities even more competitive.
Locally Based & Recurring Productions
Permit fee refunds for productions that film in Santa Clarita regularly or maintain a local presence
California Tax Credit Projects
Additional permit fee refunds for productions approved through California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program
Hotel Occupancy Incentive
Earn partial refunds by booking qualifying hotel room nights for cast and crew in Santa Clarita
A Legacy of Filmmaking
From the silent era to today’s blockbusters, Santa Clarita has welcomed generations of filmmakers. Long before modern sound stages and digital production, filmmakers discovered the region’s rolling hills, rugged canyons, open spaces, and dependable Southern California light. Those same qualities continue to attract productions today, making Santa Clarita one of California’s most established and recognizable filming destinations.
Some of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers have worked in Santa Clarita, including Charlie Chaplin, William S. Hart, Buster Keaton, John Wayne, Gene Autry, Steven Spielberg, and Mel Brooks. Today, that legacy continues as award-winning feature films, hit television series, commercials, music videos, and student productions choose Santa Clarita for its versatility, experienced production community, and film-friendly support.
Iconic Movie Ranches
Santa Clarita’s movie ranches have helped define the look of countless productions and continue to provide filmmakers with expansive, production-ready landscapes unlike anywhere else in Southern California.
Featured ranches include:
Santa Clarita Movie Ranch
Santa Clarita Movie Ranch Built for production. Designed for creativity. Located in the heart of one of California’s premier filming communities, Santa Clarita Movie Ranch
Sable Ranch
Sable Ranch One of Hollywood’s most recognizable movie ranches. For decades, Sable Ranch has been a favorite among filmmakers seeking authentic ranch settings, dramatic natural
Diamond V Movie Ranch
Diamond V Movie Ranch Classic Americana meets rugged California landscapes. From nostalgic small-town streets to wide-open wilderness, Diamond V Movie Ranch offers productions a diverse
Rancho Maria
Rancho Maria Wide-open landscapes with timeless California character. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature oak trees and expansive natural scenery, Rancho Maria has long provided filmmakers
Rancho Deluxe
Rancho Deluxe One ranch. Endless possibilities. Nestled in the scenic hills of Placerita Canyon, Rancho Deluxe offers more than 200 acres of varied filming environments,
Blue Cloud Ranch
Blue Cloud Ranch Where big ideas become blockbuster productions. One of Southern California’s most versatile production destinations, Blue Cloud Ranch spans more than 250 acres