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    1AA LANE RANCH & CO.

     
    (661) 942-0435
    A real working ranch since 1908, Lane Ranch has been a major supplier of motion picture livestock and equipment since 1976. Union 299 and SAG/AFTRA. Lane Ranch can do complete wrangler coordination for your movie, tv show, commercial, music video and other special events including print work. Liberty trained horses and cattle, driving horses from a single to a 10-up hitch of horses, draft horses,
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    24/7 LOCATION CONNECTION, INC.

     
    (818) 422-8127 cell
    (310) 376-9797
    The Location Connection, Inc., established in 1991, was designed to offer a variety of privately owned mansions and homes to the entertainment industry for film and television shoots. A special events division was initiated to assist couples looking for the perfect setting for a dream wedding, and corporations looking to plan special events with style. Location Connection, Inc. became one of Los A
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    76 MOVIE RANCH & ALLIED STUDIOS

     
    (310) 889-2050
    Huge Studio / Backlot Campus, 10+ Miles Inside Studio Zone, 70,000+ s.f. of Fully Finished Stages, 6,000 S.F. of Stages under construction, Business District Backlot, 10-Acre Open Backlot, Practical Locations, 1,000-Acre movie ranch -- minutes from campus. Closer than Studios in Santa Clarita, Easy Freeway Access, Opposite of Traffic Flow, Quiet and Secluded. Full complement of optional producti
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    A RANCHO DELUXE

     
    Office: (661) 252-FILM (3456)
    Cell: (661) 733-5739
    APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITY Designated as part of the City of Santa Clarita Film Office Movie Overlay Zone, and is within the 30-mile studio zone of Hollywood in Los Angeles County, providing easy access to filming permits, reduced fees, and lower permit waiting time. Our movie ranch filming location offers seasonally diverse exteriors and fully functional interior sets, includin
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    ALPHA FILM LOCATIONS

     
    (818) 554-8940
    We specialize in scouting and managing locations for film, tv, music video, and photographic productions catering to both small and large productions. We provide a wide range of suitable locations to meet any creative aspects and budgets. Whether you are a producer looking for a location or an owner wishing to list your property for filming opportunities, feel free to contact us at 818-554-8940 or
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    BIG BEAR LAKE FILM OFFICE

     
    (844) 4-IE FILM
    Big Bear Lake is a full-service, year-round resort community situated in the San Bernardino Mountains. This breathtaking four-season resort community is only 2 short hours from downtown Los Angeles. Film crews will find supportive and hospitable assistance from the City of Big Bear Lake, the U.S. Forest Service, the Big Bear Lake Water District and San Bernardino County. They all have a very welc
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    BLUE CLOUD RANCH

     
    (661) 510-6873
    (800) 681-0134
    Spread out over 250-acres of land, the Blue Cloud Movie Ranch is located within Los Angeles County, and FilmLA's ‘30-Mile Zone'. Open for business since 2001, with major renovations and expansion under new ownership beginning in 2015; there is going to be something new at Blue Cloud each time you drop in. With our ever-expanding variety of sets, support features, and equipment, Blue Cloud is a u
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    BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES

     
    (951) 675-0423
    Brookfield Properties features an impressive portfolio containing some of the world's best retail properties and locations, Brookfield Properties owns and operates more than 175 Shopping Centers in 43 states with an experienced and professional staff ready to help in any way possible. From the modern aesthetics of Glendale Galleria in Glendale and Fashion Show in Las Vegas to the beautiful landsc
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    CALIFORNIA
    FILM COMMISSION

     
    (323) 860-2960
    Welcome to the California Film Commission, your one-stop office for film and TV incentives, permitting, location assistance, and filming resources throughout California. Our moderate weather with 315 sunny days per year and 840 miles of coastline, coupled with the greatest film crews and production facilities in the world makes California home to the entertainment industry.
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    CASA DE MONTE VISTA'S PALM SPRINGS FILM LOCATION

     
    (760) 272-0161
    1920's Spanish Architecture / Mediterranean property with breathtaking mountain views. This private estate has botanical gardens, courtyards, Spanish bell towers and doors, tile, art and cultural pieces meticulously curated to provide a backdrop for your next film/photo project. Private film crew accommodations sleep up to 10. The City of Palm Springs ID #1623. TOT-4796. Property Management Event/
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    DEPICT 33

     
    (323) 222-1001
    Depict is a highly specialized entertainment construction company located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. We design work for a variety of clientele including film, commercials, television, art, installations, trade shows, specialty fabrications, music videos, and festivals. From tiny props to giant scenery, we have the tools and crew to make almost anything your project needs. We also have
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    DIAMOND V MOVIE RANCH

     
    (661) 212-8047
    IN THE ZONE: Home Town, Ghost Town, Post-Apocalyptic, Town, Wilderness Areas, Interiors, 50's Diner, Biker Tavern, Rustic Gas Station, Sheriff Office with Jail. CONTACT RANCH MANAGER, MARC VELUZAT at (661) 212-8047.
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    ELECTRIC PONY STUDIOS

     
    (213) 867-7669
    • "Pony 1" 4,000 sq.ft. Vintage Industrial Warehouse Stage w/Lobby & HMU room • "Pony 2" 4.600 sq.ft. Raw Industrial Warehouse Stage • "Little Pony" 585 sq.ft. Versatile Warehouse Stage/Add'l Space • Off-Street Graffiti Wall Outdoor Stage • Props, G&E, & Off-Street Parking: available to rent • Street level drive-in loading
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    FILM SHASTA

     
    (530) 690-1776
    Local incentives, 320 days of sunshine, 550+ Film Friendly locations - Shasta County offers 3,847 square miles of abundant beauty, diverse locations, experienced crew, full service film commission, and more Member of AFCI, FLICS, FilmUSA, & LMGI Business Partner.
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    FLICS (FILM LIAISONS IN
    CALIFORNIA, STATEWIDE)

     
    A statewide professional association of Film Commissions and Offices dedicated to promoting filming throughout California and assisting productions with locations, permits, resources, and local knowledge -all at no charge. FLICS member offices provide a variety of production and permitting services including consulting, scouting, permitting, creative, production, and available resources. CONTACT
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    FOX STUDIO LOT
    STAGES / EXTERIORS

     
    (310) 369-2786
    EMAIL: [email protected] The FOX Studio Lot features the all-new recently rebuilt and reimagined New York Street…and now there are even more reasons to love an old favorite! Conveniently located in the heart of Los Angeles, the updated design features neighborhoods inspired by Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and the Village. The iconic diner and alley sets have been expanded to include more ro
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    THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY,
    ART COLLECTIONS
    & BOTANICAL GARDENS

     
    (626) 405-2215
    Diverse gardens, including Rose, Japanese, Chinese, Jungle, Palm, Desert, Sub-tropical, Australian and Lily Pond. Mansion exteriors, roads, woods, lawns, statuary and fountains. NEW interiors include: theatre, cafe, lobbies, offices and classrooms. Located just south of Pasadena, within the 30 mile zone. Ample parking and in-house permit service. Please use some of our beautiful photos feature
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    IMPERIAL ART STUDIOS

     
    (310) 435-1051
    (310) 437-9147
    Imperial Art Studios provides commercial & raw warehouse space, connecting film and photo production companies with commercial real estate investors. But our services go beyond that – we tailor locations to the specific needs of our clients, listening and providing exceptional service in a niche market. Our clientele is wide-ranging, and we provide spaces that enable: • Film and photo pro
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    JIMMY AU'S CLOTHING STORE

     
    (818) JIMMY AU
    (818) 783-8308
    Beautifully designed clothing store available for your film, television or commercial production shoot. At 3200 square feet, the store was designed for a more enjoyable and comfortable shopping experience. Come do your store shoot here!
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    LOS ANGELES
    CENTER STUDIOS

     
    (213) 534-3000
    Audience rated 18,000 sf sound stages, city streets, park, 350 Seat Movie Theater plus 10+ standing sets. Basecamp parking, production offices, available. Floorplans and Virtual Tours of the stages are available on our website.
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  21. MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

     
    (323) 221-9944
    Our 75,000 acres of parkland offer an amazing diversity of landscapes, vistas, and structures-almost all within the 30-mile zone. With facilities throughout Southern California, MRCA parks span open spaces and varied terrain throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor, including the Simi Hills, the Verdugos, the Santa Clarita Woodlands, and the Los Angeles River
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    RIVERSIDE COUNTY
    FILM COMMISSION

     
    (866) 748-3456
    (866) RIV-FILM
    Riverside County Film Commission (RCFC) is a crucial resource for film, TV, and photography professionals. RCFC supports the film industry with local crew, services, and filming locations, and makes the permitting process easier across Riverside County, ensuring production runs smoothly. The county's landscape, featuring winding roads, deserts, mountains, and scenic views, provides stunning backd
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    SAN DIEGO
    PRODUCTIONS, INC.

     
    (858) 277-2335
    (619) 200-3000
    Location scouting and libraries for many cities throughout California and Arizona. Thousands of locations in our database including private homes and estates. San Diego experts with over 20 years of experience! Also offering permitting services, production supplies, and production ready RVs.
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    SANTA CLARITA FILM OFFICE

     
    (661) 284-1425
    Film office and permitting for City of Santa Clarita, which is in the 30-mile zone. Resources include information about post production facilities, prop/set decorating houses, sound stages, movie ranches, location services, catering, grip & lighting equipment.
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    STEVE MARTIN'S
    WORKING WILDLIFE RANCH

     
    (661) 245-2406
    Steve Martin's Wildlife ranch available for filming for commercials, film and television.
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    TEJON RANCH

     
    (661) 663-4205
    The largest private ranch in California, Tejon Ranch contains approximately 420 square miles of beautiful and diverse locations and backdrops. The terrain includes rolling hills, mountain vistas, lone trees, private paved roads, wide open spaces with no visible powerlines, and much more. Tejon Ranch provides locations for productions large and small: major motion pictures and television programs
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    TEMECULA FILM OFFICE

     
    (844) 4-IE FILM
    With scenery from lush vineyard hills and boutique wineries to country roads with city views and rural character, Temecula also offers custom estates and ranches. Located just a hop, skip, and jump from "the zone", San Diego, and the county seats of San Bernardino and Riverside, Temecula has become a destination location which still has the hometown feel of its "Old West" roots
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    TRANQUILITY CANYON MOVIE RANCH

     
    (818) 441-6256
    A private unique spacious friendly area behind our home. Which includes, a real mechanic shop • working street rods • a scary abandoned trailer • one industrial building • shipping containers (with roof access) • real burned out truck • a car graveyard • fire damaged areas • Large open areas • 4 secluded canyons • pepper trees • a beautiful desert mountain background with gol
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    UPSTATE CALIFORNIA
    FILM COMMISSION

     
    (530) 690-1776
    Representing Film Shasta, Film Tehama, and Film Yuba-Sutter Local incentives, 320 days of sunshine, over 650+ Film Friendly locations and more than 8,000 square miles of abundant beauty and diverse locations, experienced crew, full-service film commission, and more. Member of AFCI, FLICS, FilmUSA, & LMGI Business Partner.
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    ZORTHIAN RANCH

     
    (626) 797-3359
    Beautiful 45 acres of mountains, forest and ranch - just 15 miles from Downtown L.A. Distinctive architecture, vintage vehicles, animals, agriculture and a diverse landscape. Unlimited potential as backdrops. The Middle-of-Nowhere is near!
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  1. A RANCHO DELUXE

     

    (661) 904-1904

    CA

  2. AGUA DULCE AIRPORT

     

    (661) 268-8835

    Agua Dulce, CA

  3. ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE

     

    (310) 458-4904

    Santa Monica, CA

  4. AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

     

    (562) 590-3100

    Long Beach, CA

  5. BARKER HANGAR

     

    (310) 390-9071

    Santa Monica, CA

  6. BARNEY'S BEANERY - Burbank

     

    (818) 524-2912

    Burbank, CA

  7. BATTLESHIP USS IOWA - Pacific Battleship Center

     

    (877) 446-9261

    San Pedro, CA

  8. BITCHIN' DIGS

     

    (818) 903-9754

  9. BLUE CLOUD MOVIE RANCH

     

    (661) 510-6873

    Santa Clarita, CA

  10. BLVD KITCHEN - Kitchen Location Rental

     

    (844) 454-2583

    Sherman Oaks, CA

  11. BURBANK TOWN CENTER

     

    (818) 566-8556

    Burbank, CA

  12. CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM

     

    (310) 548-7562

    San Pedro, CA

  13. CANYON RANCH FILM LOCATION

     

    (805) 371-0097

    Thousand Oaks, CA

  14. CASA VERTIGO

     

    (213) 746-4490

  15. CASTAIC LAKE RECREATION AREA

     

    (661) 257-4050

    Castaic, CA

  16. CASTLE GREEN

     

    (626) 807-6195

    Pasadena, CA

  17. CHINATOWN FILM BRIDGE

     

    (310) 576-9250

    Los Angeles, CA

  18. THE COLONY THEATRE

     

    (818) 558-7000

    Burbank, CA

  19. CSUN FACILITIES USE & FILMING

     

    (818) 677-1200

    Northridge, CA

  20. DE BELL GOLF COURSE

     

    (818) 845-0022

    Burbank, CA

  21. DESCANSO GARDENS

     

    (818) 949-4291

    La Canada Flintridge, CA

  22. DRAGONFLYHILL URBAN FARM - Craftsman house

     

    (818) 404-5784

    Los Angeles, CA

  23. EBELL OF LOS ANGELES

     

    (323) 931-1277

    Los Angeles, CA

  24. THE EDISON

     

    (213) 613-0000

    Los Angeles, CA

  25. EL CAPITAN THEATRE

     

    (323) 572-5062

    Hollywood, CA

  26. EL PORTAL THEATER

     

    (818) 508-4200

    North Hollywood, CA

  27. FAIRPLEX

     

    (909) 623-3111

    Pomona, CA

  28. FARMERS MARKET

     

    (323) 933-9211

    Los Angeles, CA

  29. FILLMORE & WESTERN RAILWAY CO.

     

    (805) 524-2546

    Fillmore, CA

  30. FILM VENTURA HARBOR

     

    (805) 642-8538

  31. FRIENDLY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

     

    (562) 698-0331

    Whittier, CA

  32. GOLD CREEK CENTER

     

    (818) 890-0828

  33. GOLDEN OAK RANCH

     

    (661) 259-8717

    Newhall, CA

  34. GRIFFITH PARK OBSERVATORY

     

    (213) 473-0800

    Los Angeles, CA

  35. HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM

     

    (323) 225-2700

    Los Angeles, CA

  36. HIGH DESERT LOCATIONS (Mojave Desert)

     

    (760) 987-1672

  37. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY

     

    (323) 308-4740

    Hollywood, CA

  38. HOLLYWOOD LOCATIONS

     

    (213) 534-3456

    Los Angeles, CA

  39. HOME SHOOT HOME

     

    (626) 794-1616

  40. HOSPITAL SIMULATION CENTER

     

    (424) 315-4420

    Los Angeles, CA

  41. HUMMINGBIRD NEST

     

    (805) 579-8000

    Santa Susana, CA

  42. HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS & BOTANICAL GARDENS

     

    (626) 405-2215

    San Marino, CA

  43. HURON SUBSTATION

     

    (323) 225-8909

    Los Angeles, CA

  44. IMAGE LOCATIONS, INC

     

    (310) 871-8004

    Beverly Hills, CA

  45. IMPERIAL ART STUDIOS

     

    (310) 435-1051

    DTLA and ARTS DISTRICT,

  46. KIM SING THEATRE

     

    (310) 570-2380

    Downtown Los Angeles, CA

  47. L.A. COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN

     

    (626) 821-3204

    Arcadia, CA

  48. L.A. COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, VASQUEZ ROCKS NATURAL AREA

     

    (661) 268-0840

    Agua Dulce, CA

  49. LA TUNA LOCATIONS

     

    (818) 281-6427

  50. LANCASTER FILM OFFICE

     

    (661) 723-5850, (661) 317-8027

    Lancaster, CA

  51. LEONIS ADOBE MUSEUM AND PLUMMER HOUSE

     

    (818) 222-6511

    Calabasas, CA

  52. LINDLEY-SCOTT HOUSE

     

    (626) 334-5215

    Azusa, CA

  53. LIVE NATION / THE WILTERN

     

    (213) 531-0552

    Los Angeles, CA

  54. LOS ANGELES CENTER STUDIOS

     

    (213) 534-3000

    Los Angeles, CA

  55. LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER

     

    (213) 741-1151

    Los Angeles, CA

  56. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA)

     

    (323) 857-6039

    Los Angeles, CA

  57. LOS ANGELES EQUESTRIAN CENTER

     

    (818) 840-9063

    Burbank, CA

  58. LOS ANGELES ZOO

     

    (323) 644-4200

    Los Angeles, CA

  59. LUCKY STRIKE LANES

     

    (818) 933-3752

    Hollywood, CA

  60. MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD

     

    (323) 798-1678

    Hollywood, CA

  61. MARINA DEL REY SPORTFISHING

     

    (310) 822-3625

    Marina Del Rey, CA

  62. MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO

     

    (619) 234-9153

    San Diego, CA

  63. MELODY RANCH STUDIO

     

    (661) 259-9669

    Newhall, CA

  64. MONTROSE BOWL

     

    (818) 249-3895

    Montrose, CA

  65. MOONLIGHT ROLLERWAY

     

    (818) 241-3630

    Glendale, CA

  66. MOORPARK COUNTRY CLUB

     

    (805) 532-2834

    Moorpark, CA

  67. MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

     

    (323) 221-9944

    Los Angeles, CA

  68. MT. WILSON OBSERVATORY

     

    (626) 440-9016

    Pasadena, CA

  69. MTN LOCATIONS - [email protected]

     

    (818) 856-0886

    Lake Arrowhead, CA

  70. NATE STARKMAN BUILDING

     

    (213) 626-6000

    Los Angeles, CA

  71. NATURE FRIENDS LA

     

    (626) 355-0117

  72. NORTON SIMON MUSEUM

     

    (626) 449-6840

    Pasadena, CA

  73. OLD TOWNE PUB

     

    (323) 896-9934

    Pasadena, CA

  74. PACIFIC PARK - SANTA MONICA PIER

     

    (310) 260-8744

    Santa Monica, CA

  75. PADDISON HOUSE

     

    (562) 863-4567

    Norwalk, CA

  76. PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

     

    (760) 325-1449

    Palm Springs, CA

  77. PASADENA MASONIC TEMPLE

     

    (626) 795-5610

    Pasadena, CA

  78. PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY

     

    (626) 577-1660

    Pasadena, CA

  79. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

     

    (323) 930-2277

    Los Angeles, CA

  80. PONTE FAMILY ESTATE

     

    (951) 694-8855

    CA

  81. PORT OF LOS ANGELES

     

    (310) 732-3810

    San Pedro, CA

  82. PRAIRIE DOG AVE STUDIO

     

    (323) 252-4732

    Twentynine Palms, CA

  83. RANCHO CAMULOS

     

    (805) 521-1501

    Fillmore, CA

  84. RANCHO DE LAS PALMAS

     

    (805) 529-6699

    Moorpark, CA

  85. RANCHO SIMI RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

     

    (805) 584-4400

    Simi Valley, CA

  86. RANCHO TEMESCAL

     

    (805) 521-0511

    Piru, CA

  87. RIDGE ROUTE RANCH

     

    (661) 817-3483

  88. ROSE BOWL AMERICA'S STADIUM

     

    (626) 577-3100

    Pasadena, CA

  89. ROSENTHAL ESTATES WINE TASTING ROOM

     

    (310) 456-1392

    Malibu, CA

  90. ROUGHOUT RANCH

     

    (323) 747-9781

    Newberry Springs, CA

  91. SAN ANTONIO WINERY - Los Angeles

     

    (323) 223-1401

    Los Angeles, CA

  92. SAN ANTONIO WINERY - Ontario

     

    (909) 947-3995

    Ontario, CA

  93. SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

     

    (619) 232-6203

    San Diego, CA

  94. SANTA ANITA PARK

     

    (626) 574-7223

    Arcadia, CA

  95. SANTA MONICA PIER

     

    (310) 458-8901

    Santa Monica, CA

  96. SANTA MONICA PLACE

     

    (310) 260-8333

    Santa Monica, CA

  97. SANTA MONICA-MALIBU FILM FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

     

    (310) 395-3204 X71586

  98. SBD AIRPORT

     

    (909) 382-4100

    San Bernardino, CA

  99. SIMULATION CENTER (Replicates Operating Room)

     

    (424) 315-4425

  100. SKATELAB INDOOR SKATEPARK

     

    (805) 578-9928

    Simi Valley, CA

  101. SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER

     

    (310) 440-4500

    Los Angeles, CA

  102. SONY PICTURES STUDIOS - Locations

     

    (310) 244-6926

    Culver City, CA

  103. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

     

    (323) 876-2102

    Hollywood, CA

  104. SUNSET STUDIOS

     

    (323) 467-1001

    Hollywood, CA

  105. TAJ ART, INC.

     

    (323) 999-4883

    Eagle Rock, CA

  106. TEJON RANCH

     

    (661) 663-4205

    Tejon Ranch, CA

  107. TRANQUILITY CANYON MOVIE RANCH

     

    (818) 441-6256

    Santa Clarita, CA

  108. TWO RODEO DRIVE

     

    (310) 247-7040

    Beverly Hills, CA

  109. ULTIMATE GRAVEYARD DESERT LANDSCAPE

     

    (213) 489-9309

  110. UNION STATION

     

    (213) 534-3456

    Los Angeles, CA

  111. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

     

    (323) 874-2104

    Hollywood, CA

  112. UNIVERSAL LOCATIONS

     

    (661) 505-4150

    Santa Clarita, CA

  113. THE VICTORIAN

     

    (310) 392-4956

    Santa Monica, CA

  114. ZORTHIAN RANCH

     

    (626) 797-3359

    Altadena, CA


Locations for Filming In Los Angeles Are The Visual Backdrops To Scripts

Locations for filing also know as film location in Los Angeles are the sets and scenery that will be photographed outside of a motion picture studio. Filming locations may range from mountainous terrains to seaside cabanas and elaborate European palaces. Once a script is production ready, the Director breaks down the project by storyboarding scenes, so that locations and action are depicted in greater visual detail than the script provides on its own. So locations allow the Director to add his viewpoint to the production.