RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Riverside County offers a diverse range of filming locations, from historic downtown areas to deserts, lakes, mountains, and ranches.
“Filming in Riverside County is special because of its unmatched variety of landscapes and film-friendly support. The county offers everything from historic downtowns, deserts, and mountains to suburban neighborhoods and rural ranches—all within proximity to Los Angeles.”
Riverside County Film Location Guide
Filming in Riverside County
Inland Empire Film Services (IEFS) manages film permits for Riverside County, providing a streamlined one-stop process for film productions. Permits are mandatory for all filming activities, and many county-owned locations do not charge fees for shoots lasting less than ten days, as long as the necessary insurance is in place. IEFS also offers assistance with traffic control, public notifications, and special effects approvals, making Riverside County a film-friendly destination.
Incentives, Subsidies & Discounts
♦Riverside County
Riverside County has waived all of their film permit fees in the unincorporated county and are offering free use of County owned properties for projects lasting 10 days or less. Visit the Riverside County Film Commission for more information.
♦Hemet
The City of Hemet has adopted a program of no fee film permits as an inducement for film production in the City. As an added incentive, there is no charge to film on City property or at / in City-owned buildings once approved by the City.
♦San Jacinto
The City of San Jacinto has adopted a program of no fee film permits as an inducement for film production in the City.
♦Temecula
The City of Temecula has adopted a program of no fee film permits as an inducement for film production in the City.
City Film Permits
BANNING
Contact IEFS about filming in Banning.
City of Banning
CALIMESA
Contact IEFS about filming in Calimesa.
City of Calimesa
COACHELLA
Contact IEFS about filming in Coachella.
City of Coachella
EASTVALE
Contact IEFS about filming in Eastvale.
City of Eastvale
INDIO
Contact IEFS about filming in Indio.
City of Indio
LAKE ELSINORE (7)
Basic App Fee: $50
Allow at least (7) business days prior to start of filming.
Film Permits
MURRIETA
Contact IEFS about filming in Murrieta.
City of Murrieta
PALM SPRINGS (3)
Basic App Fee: $233
(3) business days prior to start.
Film Permits
RIVERSIDE (5)
Basic App Fee: $204
(5) business days prior to start.
(8) for requests involving public right-of-way.
Film Permits
WILDOMAR
Contact IEFS about filming in Wildomar.
City of Wildomar
BEAUMONT
Contact IEFS about filming in Beaumont.
City of Beaumont
CANYON LAKE
Contact IEFS about filming in Canyon Lake.
City of Canyon Lake
CORONA
Contact IEFS about filming in Corona.
City of Corona
HEMET (30)
Contact IEFS about filming in Hemet. Allow up to (30) days prior to filming.
City of Hemet
JURUPA VALLEY
Contact IEFS about filming in Jurupa Valley.
City of Jurupa Valley
MENIFEE (3-5)
Basic App Fee: $300
Allow up to (3-5) business days prior to start of filming.
Film Permits
NORCO
Contact IEFS about filming in Norco.Â
City of Norco
PERRIS
Contact IEFS about filming in Perris.
City of Perris
SAN JACINTO
Contact IEFS about filming in San Jacinto.
City of San Jacinto
BLYTHE
Contact IEFS about filming in Blythe.
City of Blythe
CATHEDRAL CITY
Contact IEFS about filming in Cathedral City.
City of Cathedral City
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Contact IEFS about filming in Desert Hot Springs.
City of Hot Springs
INDIAN WELLS
Contact IEFS about filming in Indian Wells.
City of Indian Wells
LA QUINTA
Contact IEFS about filming in La Quinta.
City of La Quinta
MORENO VALLEY (2)
Allow up to (2) business days prior to start for basic permits on private property.Â
(5) for requests involving , posted parking, and public right-of-way.
Film Office
PALM DESERT (5)
Basic App Fee: $100
(5) business days prior to start.
Film Permits
RANCHO MIRAGE
Contact IEFS about filming in Rancho Mirage.
City of Rancho Mirage
TEMECULA
Contact IEFS about filming in Temecula.
City of Temecula
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