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.

Filming in Yellowstone Country Montana

Western Montana’s cinematic landscapes, Old West charm, and rich history have long inspired film producers

Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Western Montana’s cinematic landscapes, Old West charm, and rich history have long inspired film producers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hudson County Tourism Development

Hudson County, NJ Locations Tour Video Hudson County, New Jersey is a rich cultural mosaic that combines art, music, history and theater and diverse cuisine minutes from Manhattan. Visitors can...

Visit Binghamton

Binghamton is urban and rural. Old and new. From 19th-century architecture to cutting-edge modern builds, Broome County offers unmatched access to a wide range of film-ready locations

Alabama Mountain Lakes/Film Office

In just two years, the North Alabama Film Office has emerged as a rising star in Alabama’s creative economy, helping turn the scenic beauty, historic charm, and cinematic backdrops of the region

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.

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Featured Partner

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.

Featured Partner

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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Mountain West

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Latin America, Hawaii & Caribbean

Canada

Midwestern U.S.

New England

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