Since the silent film era, film producers have sought out the Antelope Valley for its spectacular desert setting and close proximity to Hollywood, often stationing in Palmdale as base camp. In the years since, even without the infrastructure of a major studio city, Palmdale has built a reputation as a unique and welcoming location to shoot movies, TV shows, commercials and more. 

In light of recent macro-level changes in the film and entertainment industry, including the expansion of Hollywood’s studio zone and increased funding for the state’s film tax credit program, Palmdale is in a prime position to chart a bold vision for its future — one that puts the City at the center of a growing Antelope Valley film economy and uplifts the community through investments in arts and culture, workforce development and infrastructure. This Strategic Plan for Film Palmdale is the roadmap to achieving that objective.

View Palmdale's Strategic Film Plan.