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🎬 Before you roll cameras in Sacramento, get your permit.

Keep in mind that all commercial filming in Sacramento requires a film permit, whether you're shooting on public streets or private property. For most productions, the standard film permit fee is $100 and covers up to two consecutive weeks or 10 locations.

Student and nonprofit productions may qualify for a fee waiver.

A few things to know:
• Insurance is required for all productions, including indie shoots.
• Student filmmakers will need additional documentation, including a student ID and teacher approval.
• Simple shoots typically take about 3 business days to process, while more complex productions can take up to 10 business days.
• Personal filming and shoots on pre-built indoor sound stages are generally exempt.

Planning a shoot? Give yourself plenty of time and make permitting part of your pre-production checklist.

Have questions? Get more info or grab your permit here: filmsac.com/permitting

#FilmSacramento #SacramentoFilm #FilmPermits #FilmProduction #SacramentoFilmmakers #FilmIndustry by @filmsacramento

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2 months ago

Rebate Opportunity for Major Productions! 🎥

The Sacramento Film + Media Rebate Program is still accepting applications for the 2025–26 fiscal year, but time is starting to wind down.

Productions filming within Sacramento city limits can still qualify for up to $250,000 in reimbursements.

This program supports large-scale film and TV projects and is made possible through one-time Measure U funding, helping grow local jobs, strengthen our economy, and keep Sacramento in the spotlight.

📣 Take advantage of this opportunity before it's too late!

🔗 Apply now: filmsac.com/rebate-program/

#FilmSacramento #RebateProgram #FilmOpporunity #FilmIndustry #movies #directors #producers #TvShows #California #Sacramento by @filmsacramento

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5 months ago

The Capital Film Arts Alliance’s Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series returns, taking you behind the scenes of what it takes to bring a short film from idea to execution.

This month’s focus is Music & Scoring, exploring how original scores and selected tracks can shape a film's mood, narrative, and emotional impact.

Host Aaron Leong, joined by John Honore, will be exploring the differences between Underscore and Source Music, Leitmotifs, Spotting & Syncing, and Instrumentation & Tone.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
📍 Futures Explored
🕖 7 PM - 9 PM

🎟 Free for CFAA Members
Learn more about CFAA membership at capitalfilmarts.org/membership

#FilmSacramento #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #FilmOpportunity #Workshop #CapitalFilmArtsAlliance #Filmmaking by @filmsacramento

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Thinking about applying for a City of Sacramento film grant?

Join Modest Film Society for a free, in-depth workshop designed to help filmmakers better understand the application process and feel confident putting their projects forward.

MFS founder Jeff Fong will host Jennifer West, Sacramento Film Commissioner, and Diana Roofner from the Sacramento Film Office as they walk attendees through the grant application process, explain what applicants should know, and answer questions directly from the audience.

Jeff will also share his perspective as both a previous grant recipient and judge, offering insight from both sides of the process.

Our goal is simple: to give local filmmakers clarity, education, and a better understanding of the resources available to help bring their projects to life.

October 22, 6-8 PM
Futures Explored, 2533 R St, Sacramento

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-workshop-understanding-sacramentos-film-grants-tickets-2000322786301

#FilmSacramento #FilmGrant #ModestFilmSociety #FilmWorkshop #SacramentoFilmMaking by @filmsacramento

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9 days ago

“But we’re filming on private property… do we really need a permit?” 🤔

If it’s commercial filming in Sacramento, yes!

Commercial filming can be defined as the recording of a moving image by a person, business, or other entity for a market audience with the intent of generating income. Some activities that fall under the commercial filming umbrella include: the advertisement of a product or service, or the use of paid actors, models, sets, or props.

A film permit helps the city account for safety, insurance, neighborhood impacts, and other production needs, regardless of whether your location is public or privately owned.

Private property doesn’t mean a production operates outside the permitting process.

🔗 Know before you roll: filmsac.com/permitting

#FilmSacramento #FilmPermit #SacramentoFilms #Reminders #FilmMakers #Directors #Producers by @filmsacramento

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✋Attention students!

The Sacramento Film + Media Spring 2027 Internship applications open next month, on October 31st!

The internship program offers hands-on experience and insight into film permitting, office coordination, and on-set film production, all while contributing to Sacramento’s vibrant film scene.

The internship is open to CSUS and Los Rios Colleges for credit only.

🗓️ Submission Dates:
Spring: October 31st - December 31st

Visit our website for more information: https://filmsac.com/internships/ by @filmsacramento

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18 days ago

🗣️ Calling all student filmmakers

Submissions for the 2026 Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers are OPEN!

The grant, offered by From the Heart Productions, is seeking unique films that make a contribution to society from student filmmakers (high school and university students) with budgets of $50,000 or less. The films can be short or feature-length narratives or documentaries

Winners will receive:
🎥 $3,000
🤝 Donated services and products from those who support student films, such as:
✅ 3 free 1-hour consultations for your film with Carole Joyce
✅ 20% discount on crowdfunding set, management, and consulting from Jenny Waldo
✅ 15% off expendables from Filmtools
✅ And more!

All participants will receive:
- Exclusive access to the crowdfunding section of “How to Fund Your Film” by Carole Dean, a guide filled with practical tools to build and fund your dream projects.
- A 15-minute consultation on projects to discuss funding and marketing for films, or how best to advance your career.

The deadline for grant applications is November 30th, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. Apply Now!

🔗 https://fromtheheartproductions.com/carole-dorothy-joyce-grant-for-student-filmmakers/

#FilmSacramento #SacramentoFilm #StudentFilmmakers #IndieFilmmakers #CaroleDorothyJoyceGrant #GrantApplications by @filmsacramento

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20 days ago

Sacramento, are you ready to geek and nerd out?

SacFilmChallenge’s Music & Film Festival is a 3-Day hybrid event that expresses the best of things drama, comedy, geeky, nerdy, anime, sports, and more!

🗓️ October 2-4, 2026

Here’s what the weekend will look like:

October 2nd: Live Q&A featuring filmmakers and screenings of the first blocks of films

October 3rd: Multiple screenings, both virtual and in-person at the West Sacramento Community Center

October 4th: Concluding the weekend with the Virtual Awards Ceremony

Make to you get your tickets now: https://sacfilmchallenge.com/

#FilmSacramento #SacFilmChallenge #SacramentoFilm #FilmFestival #MusicFilmFestival #GeekandNerdOut by @filmsacramento

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23 days ago

🎬 Production Alert: TV Projects

The California Film Commission will open the first 2026 - 2027 Fiscal Year application window under Program 4.0 for television projects, beginning October 5, 2026.

Applications will be accepted for:
• EDIT/UPDATE: Only recurring/relocating TV Series
• Limited Series
• Pilots

🗓️ Application Dates: October 5 - 7, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
🗓️ Phase II Dates: October 8 - 10, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
🗓️ Approval Date: November 16, 2026

Please note: submitted budgets should exclude any costs prior to the approval date listed above.

If your project is preparing to film in California, now is the time to finalize materials.

🔗 Production alert details:
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#FilmSacramento #California #FilmCalifornia #FilmIndustry #TaxCredits #Jobs #CastandCrew #Television by @filmsacramento

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24 days ago

🎉 A big win for California Film and TV!

This past Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills at the Television Academy in Hollywood: Assembly Bill 2319 and Senate Bill 186. These bills will expand and support the state’s film and television tax credit program.

Assembly Bill 2319
- Creates a tax credit for post-production work, which includes editing, sound, and special effects.

Senate Bill 186
- Strengthens the current tax credit program by making credits more valuable through enhanced refundability.
- Supports independent productions by exempting some of their tax credits from the temporary credit limitation starting in 2027.

As Gov. Newsom states: “California is the nation’s entertainment capital. It is the home of storytellers, dreamers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creators who define culture for the rest of the world. This legislation protects the extraordinary people who make this industry possible and makes it unmistakably clear: California is still the future of film and television.”

#FilmSacramento #California #FilmCalifornia #FilmIndustry #TaxCredits #AB2319 #SB186 by @filmsacramento

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25 days ago

‼️ Reminder: Get your tickets for A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival.

A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival gives local filmmakers a chance to create, produce, and premiere an original short film right here in Sacramento!

This year, 10 local films will be premiered, so secure your tickets now!

🗓️ October 16, 2026

🎟️ Tickets here: https://www.accesssacramento.org/film-premiere-tickets/

#FilmSacramento #ShortFilm #sacramentofilmmakers #APlaceCalledSacramento #sacramentofilmfestival #aplacecalledsacramentofilmfestival by @filmsacramento

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🎥 Looking to build a solid foundation for your future filmmaking career? Check out some of the programs and classes offered around the city!

Whether you’re looking to start a career in theatre, TV/film acting, film production, or anything in between, Sacramento’s film community has plenty of opportunities for growth and learning.

Some available programs and classes:
- Access Sacramento: Offers hands-on classes and workshops to build media skills, explore your creativity, and start making your own projects.

- Sacramento State Film Program: Provides students with educational experience and professional resources to develop an understanding of film creation and creating meaning in Sac State’s film culture.

- Studio 24: Weekly acting classes in a challenging yet supportive environment and fast-paced, high-energy acting workshops that provide acting instruction and industry lectures.

- Capital Film Arts Alliance: Offers monthly, all-level actors' workshops exploring the range of skills well-rounded actors must consider when taking on the craft of acting.

- Consumnes River College: Offers an Associate of Arts degree program designed to provide skills in film production, digital cinema, and television.

- Sacramento Theatre Company: Established a theatre-education program providing support for many actors.

And many more!

🔗 Check out more opportunities here: filmsac.com/education/

#FilmSacramento #FilmIndustry #FilmMakers #Education #Workshops #Resources by @filmsacramento

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