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The City of Sacramento's Office of Film + Media provides support and resources to film, television and commercial producers while positioning Sacramento as a production destination.

06/16/2026

The 2026 BENT Film Festival Grant is back!

Founded in 1993, BENT Sacramento LGBTQ+ Film Festival (formerly the Sacramento International Gay & Le***an Film Festival) had a rich, q***r history and ran for 30 years as the longest-running film festival in Sacramento and the only LGBTQ+ one.

Whether you're exploring q***r identity, history, or storytelling through film or visual art, this grant is here to support your work.

The grant will award $1,500 to support creative projects that explore LGBTQ+ experiences, history, or perspectives, particularly those that engage youth, art students, or gallery audiences.⁠

🗓️ Apply now through June 29, 2025
🔗 sacregcf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1936

A huge thank you to for keeping this powerful history alive, and cheers to for continuing the story.

06/11/2026

The countdown begins. 🎬

We're excited to welcome back the California Capital International Documentary Film Festival for 2026.

Join filmmakers, film lovers, and storytellers from across the globe for a weekend of compelling documentaries, bold voices, and meaningful conversations right here in the Sacramento region.

🗓 June 20 – 21, 2026
📍 Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Region

Save the date and keep an eye out for upcoming film selections, special guests, and festival programming.

06/10/2026

🎬 Production Alert: TV Projects

The California Film Commission will open the first 2026 - 2027 Fiscal Year application window under Program 4.0 for television projects, beginning June 15, 2026.

Applications will be accepted for:
• New TV Series
• Recurring TV Series
• Limited Series
• Pilots

🗓️ Application Dates: June 15–17, 2026
🗓️ Phase II Dates: June 18–20, 2026
🗓️ Approval Date: July 27, 2026

Please note: submitted budgets should exclude any costs prior to the approval date listed above.

If your project is preparing to film in California, now is the time to finalize materials.

🔗 Production alert details:
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06/08/2026

Big wins for the Sacramento community, and congratulations to our very own Sac State professor and filmmaker, Kathy Kasic! 🎉

Her climate change documentary on the disappearing Greenland Ice Sheet has won a National Emmy Award for Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary! 🎥🏆

“The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice,” the extraordinary film that blends Cold War intrigue with cutting-edge science, can be streamed on Amazon Prime, , , , and . Stingers up!

06/05/2026

The date is finally here!

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, along with the County's Film Commissioner, Kathleen Dodge, is preparing for their 35th Annual Business Showcase & I ❤️ Film Mixer.

A FREE networking event hosted by at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. Find like-minded film creatives, industry professionals, community partners, and more, ready to grow the Sacramento and El Dorado film industry.

🍿 Enjoy complimentary bites, wine, and beer tastings.
⏰: Friday, June 5th, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
📍: El Dorado County Fairgrounds - Forni Building and Organ Room
🔗 More info: eldoradocounty.org/business-showcase-i-love-film-mixer/

05/28/2026

Rebate Opportunity for Major Productions! 🎥

The Sacramento Film + Media Rebate Program is still accepting applications for the 2025–26 fiscal year, but time is starting to wind down.

Productions filming within Sacramento city limits can still qualify for up to $250,000 in reimbursements.

This program supports large-scale film and TV projects and is made possible through one-time Measure U funding, helping grow local jobs, strengthen our economy, and keep Sacramento in the spotlight.

📣 Take advantage of this opportunity before it's too late!

🔗 Apply now: filmsac.com/rebate-program/

05/26/2026

Production Alert: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Credit Application Windows

The California Film Commission (CFC) will administer six application windows for this upcoming fiscal year, two of Tax Credit Program 4.0; the application, phase two, and Credit Allocation Letter (approval letter) dates are now posted. The CFC website provides updated informational documents to assist tax credit applicants during the application process. Applicants are strongly advised to review each resource prior to project budgeting and scheduling.

For more details, visit https://mailchi.mp/film.ca.gov/fy26-27taxwindows

05/21/2026

A night of stories, community, and championing filmmakers.

Join the Modest Film Society and check out their May Showcase of local short films! Each month, they bring filmmakers and audiences together for a curated screening of short films from Sacramento and beyond. The night is more than just watching films; it’s a chance to connect with other creatives, discover new voices, and support the growing film community in our city.

Following the screening, we encourage filmmakers and attendees to stay, meet each other, and continue the conversation.

📍 Where:
Futures Explored - 2533 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

🎟 Tickets are $12, directly supporting the Modest Film Fund for local filmmakers.

Get yours now before the sale ends: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modest-film-society-may-showcase-tickets-1988933462527

💛 Need support with tickets? Message privately. They’ve got you covered; no questions, fully anonymous.

Come watch great films.
Meet the people behind them.
Support the next story being made.

05/20/2026

BASH is back! 🙌

Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or an industry veteran, BASH is where Sacramento and Bay Area filmmakers meet the screen. Check out the Bay Area & Sacramento Short Film Festival Part 1 on May 23rd, 2026, and come witness a showcase of unforgettable talent and creativity at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

Enjoy a vast range of genres from comedies to horrors to documentaries to dramas. All local. All passion.

Expect:
🎥 A bold mix of short films & mini features
🎤 Live pitches + trailer showcases
🏆 Audience Choice Awards
🤝 Real networking

🗓️ May 23 | Doors at 9:30 AM | Films at 10 AM

🎟️ Don't wait! Get your ticket:
www.eventbrite.com/e/bash-bay-area-sacramento-short-film-festival-2026-part-1-plus-tickets-1849997806239

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