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.

Akron/Summit CVB

Summit County, Ohio, is the ideal location for your next film project, offering a complete backdrop for productions of all sizes, genres, and budgets.

Filming in Southwest Montana

Nestled between two of America’s most beautiful national parks, Yellowstone and Glacier, Southwest Montana is home to those wide-open spaces that Big Sky Country is known for.

Riverside County Filming Locations

RCFC is your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial and still photography industries as well as all other genres involving still or motion photography

Filming in Simi Valley

Brilliant, breathtaking landscapes are Simi Valley’s specialty, but the location offers so much more, including robust soundstage space and post-production facilities.

Louisiana Bayou Filming Locations

Bayou Lafourche stretches over 100 miles, flowing through communities and defining traditions unique to this region, offering plenty to see and do.

Missouri Film Office

Step back in time at well-preserved historic buildings and districts across the state, fabulous sites ready to recreate the industrialization period, the prohibition era, or mid-century life.

Arizona Filming Locations and Incentives

Few states offer Arizona’s variety of outdoor scenic vistas, all within a few hours’ drive, along with production services and post production facilities rivaling the best in the nation

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

502 Film & Louisville Film Office

Along with lucrative production incentives offered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Louisville is home to a variety of production resources, including experienced crew, gear rentals and more.

Franklin County, Florida Filming Locations

Located approximately 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Franklin County showcases an uncrowded alternative to Florida’s more developed coastal destinations.

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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.

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Southwestern U.S.

Latin America, Hawaii & Caribbean

Canada

Midwestern U.S.

New England

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