County of San Bernardino: Economic Development Agency

Motion Picture Industry Permitting

The County of San Bernardino encourages the production of motion pictures, television series and specials, commercials and still photography within its boundaries.

San Bernardino County's Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance in December 1997 relating to Film Permits and Fees to regulate commercial filming in the County and provide a centralized permit processing office for the issuance of film permits and for the encouragement of motion pictures, television commercials, and still commercial photography within the unincorporated areas of the County.

The Inland Empire Film Commission (IEFC) represents the County of San Bernardino in coordinating film permits. The IEFC provides a convenient center for the issuance of permits and to expedite the permit process where possible.

A Film Permit is required when filming anywhere in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, or on County owned or leased property to ensure public health and safety, and protection of adjacent property.

If filming is proposed within an existing approved film studio, a Film Permit is not required.

The Film Permit Coordination Office is located at:

Inland Empire Economic Partnership
301 East Vanderbilt Way, Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(800) 500-4367