Filming in Sacramento
Filming Opportunities
Whether your story is set here, or you need a stand-in for another town or city, Sacramento County is the ideal location for almost any film project. Pastoral farms, rivers and streams, industrial parks, vibrant city scenes and small towns are all within a 30 minute drive from downtown.
Sacramento has a rich history in films and television. Since 1914 it has been featured in movies such as Showboat, Huckleberry Finn, Lucky Numbers and Memoirs of a Geisha. The popular TV show The Mentalist was set and shot here.
Contacts, Permits and Maps for Filming in Sacramento County
For specific contacts and permits for filming in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County, view the links below.
- Maps of Sacramento County and Surrounding Areas
- Film Permits for all Projects – Department of Finance Film-permits@saccounty.gov
- Filming on Roads & Bridges – Department of Transportation at (916) 875-5171
- Filming at Airports – Department of Airports at air-market@saccounty.gov
- Filming at Regional Parks and Park Facilities on the American River Parkway - Regional Parks Department at (916) 875-6961 or parksinfo@saccounty.gov
If filming in the City of Sacramento see Film + Media Sacramento | Hub for Film Production in Sacramento.