List Your Property Submission Guidelines

Submitted locations will not be accepted if they do not meet the guidelines below:

• Properties currently for sale or rent will not be accepted. We will not include links to Real Estate Offices/Brokerages, or photos with the MLS/CRISNET logo.
• Images provided should showcase as much visual information as possible about the exterior and interior look of the location.  If interior use of your location is not allowed be sure to include that in the “usage restrictions” otherwise listings without interior photos will not be accepted.
• Wide shots, from multiple angles of the exterior and interior are best. Also, wide shots of landscapes/nature are best. No tall shots.
• If your property has unique features, please capture them.  All images should be free from displaying people, posed models, toilets, and food storage. Close-ups of any plants will not be accepted.
• Do not submit pdf files, brochures, or artist renderings. We will accept a pdf map of the location.
• We will not include links to businesses not associated with the location.
• If you have multiple locations to submit, each property with a different address must be submitted separately.
• If you are a budget-friendly location for independent filmmakers, please note that in your property description.

You will be required to verify contact information accuracy at least once a year. If you do not respond to our email request within 30 days, your location will be deleted from the database, and you will need to re-submit. New photos will be required every 5 years.  If the property has not changed and quality photos with accurate coverage of the location were submitted, then you may not need to re-submit photos.

You are now ready to submit!

 Write a detailed description of your property.  Tip: Review CinemaScout locations for inspiration.

Submit 10 – 20 photos. The CFC Locations team will select the photos we determine best.

– Photos must be in JPEG format
– Recommended file size between 1MB and 3 MB for each photo, (maximum file size: 10 MB)
– 1680 × 1050 resolution (or higher) recommended

Small size, out of focus photos and photos with bad lighting will not be accepted.

Please include the date photos were taken in the location details. If unknown use the date uploaded.

A link to the completed listing(s) will be sent for your final approval. For questions about the above information, please call the CFC Location Resource Center for clarification at (323) 860-2960 Ext.119 or email.

To assist property owners who wish to rent out their home or business to production companies, the California Film Commission (CFC) has prepared the following information to help you promote your property.