MAJOR UPDATE 2/11/26: The recently announced updated program includes up to $1 million incentive per project, 10% back on San Francisco goods & services and San Francisco resident employee wages on the first $1 million and 20% beyond that, and a 100% rebate on City expenses. This program will launch mid-March 2026. Please stay tuned for more info soon and reach out to film@sfgov.org with any questions in the meantime.
AGENCY
Scene in San Francisco Incentive
Qualifying productions can receive a rebate of up to $600,000!
AGENCY
Scene in San Francisco Incentive
Qualifying productions can receive a rebate of up to $600,000!
Marc Smolowitz, Producer
"As a veteran producer of films that are typically budgeted under $2M and often featuring the talent of our local LGBTQ+ communities, Film SF’s Scene in San Francisco incentive program has emerged as an essential way that I can keep my films set here in our great City. Many of us want to tell powerful queer stories set in San Francisco. Under Manijeh Fata’s incredible leadership, Film SF is making that possible for local filmmakers."Learn more about our impact this year.Resources
About
Since 2006, the Scene in San Francisco incentive program was designed to strengthen the City’s film and television industry. The City has rebated over $7.4 million to productions. For every dollar rebated, productions have spent $12.68 locally. To date, 46 productions have benefited from the film incentive, resulting in the following:
- Hired more than 16,062 local crew and talent
- Employed 219 hired through First Source Hiring Program
- Paid over $26.2 million paid in wages to local San Francisco crew and background actors
- Spent over $68.7 million spent on goods & services
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San Francisco, CA 94102