Filming a movie in Santa Cruz or Monterey County

Filming a movie in Santa Cruz or Monterey County? There is a reason why filmmakers choose Santa Cruz and Monterey County, California. Beauty, stunning coastal seaside villages, mountain roads, Redwood trees, ocean views, sunny surfing spots, over 30-miles of breathtaking coastline, and Santa Cruz's unique personality make up just some of what Santa Cruz and Monterey County have to offer.

Here are just a few movies that have been filmed in Santa Cruz County (source IMBD.com)
1971 “Harold and Maude”, location a bluff near West Cliff Drive among other places.
1983 “Sudden Impact”, location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
1987 “The Lost Boys”, location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pogonip
1988 “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”
1995 “Dangerous Minds”
2012 “Chasing Mavericks”
2019 “Us”, location Henry Cowell State Park

Monterey County Film Commission
+ Audio Visual Equipment
+ Mindwarp Entertainment
+ Adding Production to Your Event

Helpful starter tips for filming on-location in most counties in California:

certificate of insurance for a minimum of $1 million naming the jurisdiction (and its officers, agents and employees) as additionally insured
submit a written locations breakdown or description
signature of an authorized representative
payment in advance of the project
please note that each jurisdiction handles its own film permit procedures directly, all require the following

More helpful information and links about filming professional or smaller documentaries and more in California:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERMITS

California is filled with stunning, picturesque state roads, state parks and beaches. Contact the California Film Commission for more information of permits for these locations.

California Film Commission
Phone: 800-858-4749 or 323-860-2960
Fax: 323-860-2976 or 323-860-2972
Email: filmca@film.ca.gov
Address: 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028
Website: www.film.ca.gov

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Our Services

CA compliant payroll services for live events and film productions
Stagehand brokering - Skilled A/V techs, leads, riggers, and more supporting film productions.
Full-Service Live Event Production
A/V rental with labor+ payroll for live events
Streaming solutions for meetings, conferences, and corporate Events

We broker Union Stagehands for Santa Cruz and Monterey County. Our professional turnkey event labor management services are for film productions of all sizes. Learn more here. Contact us to request a quote or discuss our services.

Rental Equipment

We offer rental equipment with skilled technicians for special event lighting and audio requirements, projector rentals, virtual event setups, and live streaming services to enhance the overall event experience.

Our service area includes:

Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Watsonville, Felton, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Big Sur, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Salinas, and more.

Venues in Santa Cruz and Monterey County

While we have extensive experience working in the mentioned venues, our capabilities extend beyond these, and we are not confined exclusively to these locations.