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Filming in Napa

Filming on City Streets and neighborhoods is coordinated through the Napa Chamber of Commerce, which makes referrals to other City departments depending on the particular needs of any given production. The foundation of all projects approved to film in the City of Napa or on City property is the submission of a Film Permit Application, insurance certificate and payment of use fees.

Recent filming activity in the Napa Valley has included “Bottle Shock,” a film about the birth of the Napa wine industry, starring Alan Rickman, Chris Pine and Bill Pullman.

Portions of “Bedtime Stories,” starring Adam Sandler were filmed in Calistoga.

Napa Ordinance 02005 19, which amends Chapter 5.74 of the Napa Municipal Code was passed on the 13th of December 2005.

Napa Municipal Code - cityofnapa.org
5.74.040 Permit Required.

A. It is unlawful to conduct a filming activity as defined in Section 5.74.030B without first obtaining a film permit from the Community Resources Director. (Ord. No. O98-002, Enacted, 03/04/1998)

B. No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence for the purpose of taking commercial motion pictures or television pictures or commercial still photography without a permit.

C. Exemptions: The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to or affect the following:

1. News Media. Reporters, photographers, cameramen in the employ of a newspaper, news service or similar entity engaged in on-the-spot broadcasting of news events concerning those persons, scenes or occurrences which are in the news and of general public interest.

2. Personal Video/Still Photography. The filming or video taping of motion pictures or still photography solely for private personal use.

3. Commercial Still Photography. Weddings, school pictures and organized sports or clubs pictures.

It is highly recommended that you make an appointment with the Film Liaison to discuss the particulars of your project. For more involved productions it will be necessary to schedule an onsite location visit to coordinate the details.

For information about other parts of Napa County please visit www.legendarynapavalley.com

Lisa Batto (Film Liaison)
Executive Vice President
Napa Chamber of Commerce
1556 First Street, #104
Napa, CA 94559
lisa@napachamber.com
(707) 254-1147-Office

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