Last year, Jof Hanwright, a drone operator, shot some of the drone footage in Visit California. If you are visiting California, where would you suggest your friend visit? What are your favorite places in California?

Location, location, location! Check out California’s diverse landscapes! 1.Franks Tract State Recreation Area📸Brian Baer 2.Lassen Volcanic National Park 📸 Film Tehema 3.Pinnacles National Park 📸NPS/Beth Hudick 4.San Luis Obispo County📸 Brandy Davis

PRODUCTION ALERT: The CFC will hold its next film application period under Program 3.0 starting on July 29, 2024. Applications for Non-Indie and Indie Features (with budgets over $1 mill) will be accepted. Window closes 5pm July 31st. #productionalert #film #indies #taxcredits

Could anything be more perfect on International Selfcare Day than cherishing time with loved ones? Joy Porter, photographer, captures these precious moments at Empire Mine State Historic Park with her blanket permit. How do you plan to celebrate your selfcare?

We're excited to introduce a new face to assist our permit applicants, and we need YOUR help picking the perfect name! Here are the options: 1️.Poppy 2️.Crunchie 3️.Munchie #NameOurCharacter #FilmCommission #CaliforniaDreaming #LightsCameraPermits

Our session proposal for @SXSW 2025 is in the running and we need your support! Community voting closes on August 18 so vote for our panel now to help us bring this panel to @SXSW! Every vote counts! panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/151599 #SXSW25 #VoteForUs #FilmFestival

Nothing beats capturing those long lasting moments. Our team assisted in a dream proposal for David Golbahar at Crystal Cove State Park. Photo cred: Alan Daneshrad What would be your California dream wedding location? #LightsCameraPermit #Weddingphotography #DreamProposal

PRODUCTION ALERT: Upcoming Tax Credit Application Windows Window # 3: September 9-11, 2024 Window # 4: October 21-23, 2024 Click link on bio for more info. #filmCalifornia #ProductionAlert #California #jobs #television #castandcrew

Indeed's Rising Voices Spotlight 1: Corpse Fishing - Jean Liu Congratulations to Corpse Fishing, by Jean Liu, for being one of the few selected as one of Indeed’s Rising Voices. #FilmedInCalifornia risingvoicesfilms.com/seasons/season… #FilmedInCalifornia #shorts #RisingVoices #California

She’s demure, she’s mindful… happy birthday, Kyra Sedgwick!🎂 TRUE or FALSE: Kyra starred as Los Angeles Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson in the TV drama “The Closer” for a total of 109 episodes. #FilmedInCalifornia #TVtrivia #KyraSedgwick #TheCloser #FilmCalifornia #demure

🚀 Our team collaborates closely with you to meet deadlines and navigate commercials seamlessly, just like John C. Lowe did with his experience at Exposition Park. How do you handle tight deadlines in your projects? Let’s share some tips! 🎬✨ #LightsCameraPermits

Check out how our Caltrans permit team swiftly turned around a permit for Nessa Barrett’s latest music video shoot on an overpass! 🎥✨ Looking to film on State Properties? Let our CFC permit team handle the details and make your project a success.

Welcome back to school, students of the Master of Entertainment Industry Management program from Carnegie Mellon University! The CA Film Commission visited the Studio City campus to talk about production services and tax incentives! #FilmCalifornia #backtoschool #California

In honor of Labor Day, the California Film Commission is closed on Monday September 2, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend! #holiday #LDW #FilmCalifornia #officeclosure

Happy birthday, Mark Harmon! #NCIS #MarkHarmon #NCISOrigins #FilmedinCalifornia #birthday

Emmy’s 2024 - Nomination Feature: “The Sympathizer” Congratulations to the cast and crew of “The Sympathizer” for your 2024 Emmy nomination. #FilmCalifornia #TheSympathizer #RobertDowneyJr ##Emmys #TelevisionAcademy #FilmedInCalifornia

Last month, we were all smiles surrounded by dogs at Huntington Beach for the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge! 🐾 📍 Huntington Beach SB @castateparksOC #Lightscamerapermits #Surfingdogs #HuntingtonBeach

We're hiring! We are seeking a highly-motivated individual as the Tax Credit Program Manager. Click here for more info: ow.ly/gKKw50TjlOG Final filing date is 09/17/24. #jobalert #nowhiring #filmoffice #taxcredit #FilmCalifornia #filmCA #programmanager #job

Emmy’s 2024 - Nomination Feature: “Unfrosted” Congratulations to the cast & crew of “Unfrosted” for your 2024 Emmy nomination! The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards is scheduled on September 15th at 5pm on ABC. #FilmCalifornia #Unfrosted #Emmys #TelevisionAcademy #FilmedInCalifornia

PRESS RELEASE: The California Film Commission awarded a total of $51.6 million in tax credits to 19 projects set to film in California. Press Release: ow.ly/pmIl50TjHX7 #FilmCalifornia #pressrelease #indiefilms #studioprojects #California #jobs #economy #castandcrew