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 Site Inspection breaks down must-know information about group-friendly accommodations, restaurants, activities, and events, ensuring your reunion experience is both seamless and memorable. From hidden gems to popular hotspots, these articles give you a full picture of what to expect, so you can plan with confidence and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones

Western Montana’s Glacier Country

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

Florida Adventure Coast

Discover the best filming locations on Florida’s Adventure Coast! Get insider tips, permits info, and location highlights to bring your vision to life

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.

Saskatchewan

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

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.

Montana Film Office

Montana has been the site of historical battles, prehistoric dinosaurs and unforgettable vacations, and its blend of landscapes will appeal to productions who seek an epic scope.

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.

City Cruises New York

City Cruises fleet of yachts are sought-after production venues for TV and movie producers to capture scenes that include iconic NYC sights as the backdrop.

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...

Filming in St. Joseph Missouri

Discover the charm and versatility of filming in St. Joseph, Missouri. Learn about local resources, unique locations, and the supportive film community that makes St. Joseph an ideal destination for your next production.

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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.

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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 & Carribean

Canada

Midwestern U.S.

New England

Mid-Atlanic

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