Filming in Sacramento
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Introduction to CITY OF SACRAMENTO
Discover Sacramento, a film-friendly capital city where diverse locations, authentic character, and easy production access come together in one destination. From historic Gold Rush-era streets and vibrant urban neighborhoods to modern architecture, waterfronts, farmland and scenic natural landscapes, Sacramento offers an unmatched variety of looks within minutes of each other. Productions can capture small-town charm, big-city energy, suburban settings, and rural backdrops all in a single shoot day.
Productions That Call Sacramento Home
Filmmakers also benefit from Sacramento’s streamlined permitting process, experienced local crews, accessible locations and minimal traffic compared to larger production markets. With a collaborative film office, affordable production resources and a central Northern California location, Sacramento makes it easy to move quickly and efficiently from scouting to wrap.
Whether you’re producing a commercial, print campaign, television project or feature film, Sacramento delivers cinematic diversity and production-friendly convenience without compromise.
Production Credits
- One Battle After Another
- Lady Bird
- Sacramento
- American Beauty
- Memoirs of a Geisha
- Lucky Numbers
- Pleasantville
- The Ugly Truth
A Few Filming Locations in the City of Sacramento
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Fab 40’s Neighborhood
Delta River Road
Downtown Commons (DOCO)
Old Sacramento Waterfront
A nationally recognized historic district featuring Gold Rush-era architecture, cobblestone streets, riverfront views, railroad imagery, and timeless Western character that can double for multiple eras and destinations.
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Fab 40’s Neighborhood
Resembling Hancock Park in Los Angeles, an iconic tree-lined residential neighborhood known for grand historic homes, manicured streets, and classic upscale American aesthetics ideal for lifestyle, holiday, and suburban storytelling.
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Delta River Road
Scenic levee roads winding through vineyards, farmland, marinas, and waterfront landscapes that offer a cinematic Northern California backdrop with a relaxed rural atmosphere.
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Downtown Commons (DOCO)
A modern urban entertainment district featuring nightlife, Golden 1 Arena, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, public art, and dynamic city energy perfect for film projects.
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REBATES & INCENTIVES
The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office launched a new rebate program encouraging large film and TV productions to shoot within the city.
Now accepting applications, the program offers up to $250K in total reimbursements for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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