City of Oakland California

The Film Office promotes filming in the City of Oakland.  Services include marketing Oakland to the film industry, providing employment and business referrals, researching locations, coordinating film projects, issuing permits, supporting local film festivals and other special events.

Interested in receiving information about our office? Click here to fill out the database registration form.  

Click on one of the links below to learn more:

• Filming Guidelines
• Permit Application
• Location Gallery
• Insurance Requirements
• Fees
• Incentives

Click here to peruse our Location Gallery to help you find the best place in Oakland for your project.

To see a listing of events, screenings and cast/crew opportunities that are happening in Oakland, click here to visit our Events & Opportunities page.

Click here to learn how to list your business or residence with the Oakland Film Office. Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities with the Oakland Film Office.

Oakland is a picture perfect location offering scenic beauty and stunning architecture. Click here to view a filmography of films, commercials and still work that has been shot in Oakland.

While filming in Oakland, you'll enjoy one of the best climates in the United States. Statistically, Oakland has the same number of sunny days as Orange County, California. Here is a link for more information on Oakland's climate.

• Weather Forecast

Click here to read about Oakland's film industry in print articles.

Oakland has many wonderful places to stay and a long list of things to do!

• Visit Oakland Visitors Guide
• MeetDowntownOAK.com
• the FREE Broadway Shuttle
• Eat. Shop. Explore Oakland Grown

Oakland's film industry offers a full range of services to support your production.

• Oakland Film Center
• City of Oakland Cultural Funding Grants
• KTOP: the City's full-service production facility
• Reel Directory
• Propville
• Other Bay Area Film Commissions