San Lorenzo Valley Film Permitting Information

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The County of Santa Cruz issues film permits for the unincorporated areas of the County including the San Lorenzo Valley. Here are some resources: 

• Film Permit Application

• Sample Insurance Certificate

• Santa Cruz County Film Commission, Visit Santa Cruz County

• California Film Tax Credit

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Santa Cruz County Films

Filming has occurred in the county since the turn of the century. Here is a partial list of popular movies and television shows:

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• Bird Box (2018)

• Transformers (2018)

• Bumblebee (2017)

• Tao of Surfing (2013)

• The Cedars (2013)

• Restaurant Impossible (2012)

• Chasing Mavericks (2011)

• Wife Swap (2006)

• Kinsey (2004)

• Homegrown (1998)

• Dangerous Minds (1995)

• The Lost Boys (1987)

• Sudden Impact (1983)

• The Sting II (1983)

• Shadow Riders (1982)

• Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

• Harold & Maude (1971)

• Endless Summer (1966)

• Click here for more.

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