Location Resource Center

The Center
The Location Resource Center provides producers and filmmakers with access to a wide variety of location and production services.

Computer Access
The Center also has more than 300,000 text and photo files. At the Center, you'll find powerful computers outfitted with T1 lines, telephones and copiers to help you research your next film project. Access to CinemaScout®, an online location tool, with access to more than 11,000 California images.

Production Reference Collection
The Center also offers a multitude of reference materials highlighting the unique attributes of California including books on architecture, geography, and natural terrain. Of course, there are production and city guides, state and local maps, and accommodations and brochures covering the State's broad range of film services. The Center's collection is non-circulating, enabling all filmmakers access.

Location Experts
Location staff is available onsite at the Center to assist filmmakers with location needs. Staff services include finding difficult site matches to identifying property owners of hard to reach locations.

Visit the Center
The Center is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Friendly staff are available to assist producers and filmmakers during these hours and appointments are not necessary. The Center can be reached at at 323.860.2960 x 123 or lmosher@film.ca.gov.