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Sacramento Film and Media, established in 2020, provides essential service to those interested in filming in the area, leverages regional location assets, strengthens local crews, assists local filmmakers and attracts out-of-town productions.
Sacramento Film and Media also carries out film permitting and provides location assistance, production information, ordinance and regulatory information, internships, and grant opportunities.
Filming on public or private property in the City of Sacramento intended for commercial use requires a film permit. This includes web content, commercials, TV shows, movies, student films, or any professional filming that impacts public spaces or requires city services like street closures, parking, or police support.
Apply on the Film Permit website.
Insurance is required for ALL productions, no matter how small.
Insurance Requirements
Additional information can be found on the permitting page of the website.
Sacramento Film + Media charges a permit fee of $100 plus service fees for two consecutive weeks or 10 locations, whichever comes first.
Once all paperwork is received and if the shoot is simple and does not require parking, ITC, street closures, neighborhood notification, or pyrotechnics, permitting can usually be completed in three (3) business days. If any of the above are required by the various departments it can take up to ten (10) business days.
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