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NBC TV series Trauma, starring San Francisco - Check It Out on Monday Nights

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San Francisco shines as the backdrop for the new NBC television series Trauma airing Mondays at 9 PM. Filmed entirely in San Francisco, the series revolves around the exciting world of first responders. NBC’s commitment to film the series in San Francisco has resulted in approximately 340 jobs and a great influx of spending into our economy. Success of the series will also benefit local tourism as our picturesque City acts as the backdrop for the dramatic stories. For more info about Trauma please click here.

Scene In San Francisco Rebate Program Extended

San Francisco Skyline from the bayOn Tuesday July 7th the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Scene in San Francisco Rebate Program. The newly improved program provides a rebate of up to $600,000 of fees paid to the City and payroll taxes to qualified film and television productions. This new program will ensure that more good paying union jobs and production dollars are attracted to San Francisco during these challenging times for our economy.  For more information about how to qualify and apply please click here.

California Tax Incentives Take Effect

Fishing boats docked at the wharfOn July 1, 2009 the California Film Commission began accepting applications for the newly implemented California Film & Television Tax Credit Program.  This newly enacted legislation will allow qualified productions a credit against income and/or sales and use taxes, based on qualified expenditures, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.  For more information about the tax credit please click here.

Shooting in San Francisco

The Film Office is an advocate for all kinds of productions, from major feature films and television series to commercials, music videos, documentaries and student films.

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Crews & Resources

Contact information for City departments, neighboring permitting jurisdictions and local crew can all be found here.

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Incentives

There are a number of incentives available to filmmakers working in San Francisco. The many programs that you may be able to take advantage of are outlined here.

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SF & Movies

San Francisco has a long history both as a visual staple in the movies and a center for filmmaking creativity. The first moving image was captured in Northern California and since then San Francisco has been a magnet for filmmakers.

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Location Library

The San Francisco Film Commission has made a limited number of local locations available from our digital library for you to browse.

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About Us

We work to promote the San Francisco Bay Area as a film destination while also working with the local film community to support local projects with significant ties to San Francisco.

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