The City of Santa Clarita reported a rise in film productions contributed to a considerable increase in revenue to our community.

The Santa Clarita Film Office reported issuing 591 film permits and 1,549 production days in 2022. The increase in location filming generated an estimated $38.5 million in economic impact on our community, representing an average of 2.9 percent increase across the board. 

“Since the Santa Clarita Film Office began issuing permits for filming in 2003 there has been continual growth every single year and 2022 was no exception,” said Mayor Jason Gibbs. “Home to dozens of sound stages, a multitude of studios and movie ranches and unique settings for location filming, Santa Clarita is one of the most filmed communities in California, helping to boost our local economy and provide quality jobs.”

The new total illustrates a 3.7 percent growth in permits, a 2.9 percent growth in film days, and a 2.2 percent increase in the estimated economic impact compared to 2021, according to Santa Clarita Public Information Officer Carrie Lujan.

Not included in the reported numbers are the film days and economic benefit from filming that takes place on certified sound stages, which do not require a film permit in SCV.

Film productions spend millions of dollars each year on equipment rentals, agencies, school districts, homeowners and non-profits. 

Moreover, hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping centers and hardware stores receive direct compensation and generate tax revenue that contributes to city projects and programs and adds heavily to the quality of life in our community. 

The City credits multiple factors to the continued success of filming in Santa Clarita, including low-cost permit fees, Film Incentive Program and expedited permit processing, Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, and the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program. 

In addition, the Santa Clarita Valley provides thousands of locations that double as a multitude of varying locations around the world, and beyond. 

Over half of the film days reported in 2022 were attributed to television productions including,  “Your Honor,” “CSI: Vegas,” “Bosch Legacy,” “Lincoln Lawyer,” “9-1-1,” “The Patient,” “Mayans MC,” “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” “NCIS,” “S.W.A.T.,” “The Old Man,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Morning Show.”

Notable feature films that were shot in Santa Clarita in 2022 include “The Fablemans,” ”Eighty for Brady,” “Don’t Worry Darling,” “Oppenheimer,” “Amsterdam” and “Purple Hearts.” 

Furthermore, many music videos were filmed on location in Santa Clarita for artists including Black Pink, Charlie Puth, Michael Bublé and Taylor Swift. 

For more information about filming in Santa Clarita, please visit here or contact the Film Office at (661) 284-1425. 

For a behind-the-scenes peek at filming in Santa Clarita, follow the Santa Clarita Film Office on Instagram.

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