Ventura Film

From a plucky legal assistant taking on an energy company, to two bumbling cops trying to take down a criminal kingpin, to an eccentric genius who changed the face of aviation forever, Ventura has been home to a wealth of film productions, be they big-budget Hollywood features like The Aviator and Erin Brockovich, or film festival darlings like Little Miss Sunshine. Ventura has also been featured in hit television productions such as 24, music videos from Emily Osment and Julianne Hough, as well as commercials for Bentley, Chevrolet, McDonalds, and more.

Ventura's early Californian architecture and variety of filming locations make it the ideal place for diverse film productions. Be it the green vastness of local farm fields, the quiet intimacy of hidden away neighborhoods, the stunning glory of the harbor at golden hour, or the shoreline with its rushing waves and foamy white surf, Ventura offers a diversity of location that filmmakers dream of.

Ventura also features a thriving cinema arts scene with the growth of the Ventura Film Society and the Ventura County Jewish Film Festival, and is home to the Brooks Institute of Photography, a nationally-renowned photography and film school led by a faculty of the best working professionals in their field.

Brooks Institute offers a multitude of film locations for both small and large productions, with five separate sound stages ranging from 1,500 sq ft to 6,800 sq ft, as well as a Mexican Village back lot covering more than 8,300 sq ft that includes building fronts and an outdoor market replica. In addition, the institute also has a number of other unique outdoor areas for filming that include a pool and fountain area.

A variety of film, television, and commercial production services are also available for any size production in Ventura. The Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau also offers filming location assistance and site tours, as well as information on film permits, film production guides, the Ventura filmography, and much more at Film Ventura.

To set up a site tour or to get further information about filming in Ventura, contact us.