Permits

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We’re excited to welcome your film project to Ventura County! With a variety of stunning locations across multiple jurisdictions, you’ll find the perfect backdrop for your production. Check out the list of cities and jurisdictions below to get started. Need help finding the right spot or confirming a location's jurisdiction? We’re here to assist—just reach out, and we’ll guide you every step of the way!

Start With Where

Planning a film shoot in Ventura County? We make it easy to obtain the necessary permits for a seamless production experience. From scenic coastlines to historic landmarks, VCFC offers information regarding a variety of incredible locations for your project.


You can explore potential filming locations through CinemaScout, a resource maintained by the State Film Commission.

Questions?

If you encounter any issues during filming, please use the jurisdiction link below to contact the appropriate authority. For immediate assistance, feel free to call the number listed above, and our team will help resolve the matter promptly.

Unincorporated County of Ventura

Name: Yen Seay
Email: film.permits@ventura.org
Phone: (805) 654-2457
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City of Camarillo

Name: Janessa Gutierrez
Email: Planning@cityofcamarillo.org
Phone: (805) 388.5360
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City of Fillmore

Name: David Rowlands
Email: drowlands@fillmoreca.gov
Phone: (805) 312-9746
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City of Moorpark

Name: Sara Durghalli
Email: SDurghalli@moorparkca.gov
Phone: (805) 517-6258
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City of Ojai

Name: Kristy Rivera
Email: kristy.rivera@ojai.ca.gov
Phone: (805) 646-5581
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City of Oxnard

Name: Samantha Shapiro
Email: samantha.shapiro@oxnard.org
Phone: (805) 385-7447
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City of Port Hueneme

Name: Charles Cable
Email: CCable@cityofporthueneme.org
Phone: (805) 986-6658
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City of Santa Paula

Name: Abel Duque
Email: aduque@spcity.org
Phone: (805) 933-4226 Ext. 352
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City of Simi Valley

Name: Heidi DiNardo
Email: HDiNardo@simivalley.org
Phone: (805) 583-6380
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City of Thousand Oaks

Name: Community Development Department
Email: planning@toaks.org
Phone: (805) 449-2323
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City of Ventura

Name: Allyson DesBaillets
Email: adesbaillets@cityofventura.ca.gov
Phone: (805) 654-7749
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California State Film Commission

Name: Film Commission
Email: filmca@film.ca.gov
Phone: (323) 860-2960
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Seaside Park Ventura Fair Grounds

Name: Jason Amelio
Email: jamelio@venturacountyfair.org
Phone: (805) 648-3376 x 112
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Ventura Harbor

Name: Jennifer Talt Lundin
Email: jtaltlundin@venturaharbor.com
Phone: (805) 642-8538
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Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District

Name: Nikki Davy
Email: nikki@rsrpd.us
Phone: (805) 584-4415
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Conejo Unified School District

Name: David Riccardi
Email: driccardi@conejousd.org
Phone: 805.498.4557 ext. 6571
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Conejo Recreation and Park District

Name: Matt Kouba
Email: parksupt@crpd.org
Phone: (805) 495-6471
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Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)

Name: René Garcia
Email: rene.garcia@mrca.ca.gov
Phone: (310) 858-7272 ext 139
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For any other inquiries, feel free to contact our Film Liaison at (805) 409-9947 or email info@venturacountyfilm.com. We’re here to help make your production a success!