Destination Film Guide

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Destination Film Guide

Discover North America’s most compelling film locations, insider incentives, festival highlights and production news—all in one free digital magazine.

Discover your next filming location

Top filming locations

Explore the most film-ready destinations across North America in our curated collection of top location profiles. From blockbuster favorites to under-the-radar gems, each spotlight features cinematic visuals, expert insights and direct connections to local film commissions. Whether you are scouting for your next production or seeking inspiration, these locations across the US are ready for their close-up.

Each profile covers what a production needs to know before committing to a destination: signature locations, local crew and facility resources, permitting, incentive programs and the film commission contacts who can help. Use them to compare options early, narrow your scout list and plan your shoot with confidence.

Atlantic City New Jersey

With a big city feel from the tall buildings and nightlife, Atlantic City offers so many possibilities for a wide array of genres and plotlines.

Kentucky Film Office

The Kentucky Entertainment Incentive program is a resource for producers and filmmakers who have questions about filming in Kentucky.

Filming in Utica New York

The Mohawk Valley region’s diverse landscapes give filmmakers a wide array of locations for cinematography projects across all genres.

Film Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita offers an exceptional range of visual landscapes, making it one of Southern California’s most versatile filming destinations

British Virgin Islands

The BVI Film Commission was established over 25 years ago to facilitate and encourage film productions coming into the unique Caribbean country.

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is known as the “Land of the Living Skies,” and the opportunities for your next production are as endless as our horizons.

Filming in St. Louis Missouri

Great location, easy access, a favorable economy, four distinct seasons, an eclectic music scene, cooperative city and county governments, and great transportation.

Sacramento Filming Locations

Filmmakers also benefit from Sacramento’s streamlined permitting process, experienced local crews, accessible locations and minimal traffic compared to larger production markets

Film Durham

Durham Region plays an important role in Ontario’s film, television, and digital media industry with a unique mix of industrial, urban and rural locations.

Florida Filming Locations

With everything from coastal beaches and urban skylines to small towns and natural landscapes, Florida provides a wide range of backdrops for any creative vision

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Atlantic City Film

With a big city feel from the tall buildings and nightlife, Atlantic City offers so many possibilities for a wide array of genres and plotlines. The Steel Pier and boardwalk give off a summertime aesthetic that can bring you back in time or keep you in modern times. The natural surroundings of sandy beaches, ocean waves and greenery will give you a well-rounded area to work with for your production.

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Atlantic City Film

With a big city feel from the tall buildings and nightlife, Atlantic City offers so many possibilities for a wide array of genres and plotlines. The Steel Pier and boardwalk give off a summertime aesthetic that can bring you back in time or keep you in modern times. The natural surroundings of sandy beaches, ocean waves and greenery will give you a well-rounded area to work with for your production.

Browse Film Incentives and maximize your budget

Film Incentive Guides

Maximize your production budget while discovering breathtaking locations. Our comprehensive incentive library covers federal, state, provincial, and Caribbean rebate programs—spanning tax credits, grants and refunds. Navigate complex eligibility rules and financial benefits so you can choose destinations that fuel both your creative vision and cost efficiency.

American West

Mountain West

Southwestern U.S.

Latin America, Hawaii & Caribbean

Canada

Midwestern U.S.

New England

Mid-Atlanic

Southern U.S.

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