Answer:  Big Bear offers a unique combination of natural beauty and convenience. The area boasts picturesque mountain views, tranquil lakes, and charming cabins that fit a variety of storylines and aesthetics. Its proximity to major cities like Los Angeles makes it a practical choice for productions of all sizes.

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One of the biggest advantages of filming in Big Bear is the availability of home rentals tailored to your production’s needs. These rentals not only provide comfortable accommodations for your cast and crew but also double as versatile shooting locations. From cozy cabins with rustic charm to modern homes with sleek interiors, you’ll find spaces that fit a wide range of scenes and aesthetics. By renting homes for production, you gain the convenience of combining lodging and filming, reducing transit time and maximizing productivity. Whether you need six homes for a multi-day shoot or just one perfect backdrop, Big Bear’s rental options make it easy to bring your vision to life.

• Handling all the logistical details so you can focus on your creative vision.
• Providing local expertise and connections.
• Offering tailored solutions for productions of any size.

Answer:  Big Bear is unique in that it allows productions to combine work and comfort seamlessly. Our spacious rental properties offer:

• Proximity to Locations: Save time by staying close to your shooting sites.
• Room for Teams: Ample space for cast, crew, and equipment.
• Relaxation and Comfort: After long shoot days, enjoy cozy accommodations that foster creativity and team morale.

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Filming Services Destination Big Bear Provides

Filming in Big Bear requires proper planning and permits to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here’s how we can assist:

1. Permit Assistance:
   • Navigating local regulations can be daunting. We simplify the process by helping you secure the necessary permits, including drone authorizations and location agreements.
2. Drone Filming Permits:
   • Drone footage captures breathtaking aerial views of Big Bear’s natural beauty. We help you acquire the proper authorizations to ensure your drone operations are safe and legal.

Answer:  To find that perfect Big Bear rental property that matches your creative vision for the shoot, we recommend visiting Big Bear and walking through the rental home(s) with our staff.  That is the best way to see if one of our rental home locations is right for your next film, commercial, music video, or photo shoot.

Tours are by appointment only.  Call us at: (909) 752-0234

Answer:  All of the standard Destination Big Bear forms, agreements, and ID’s for a typical booking are required.  All of these and the additional ones related to filming are listed below:

• Destination Big Bear Rental Agreement (DBB Required)
• City Ordinance(DBB & City of Big Bear Lake Required)
• ID Verification (Driver’s License and Selfie) – (DBB Required)
• Certificate of Liability Insurance w/ coverage of $(Inquire) – Indemnifies Homeowner and DBB (DBB Required)
• Permission of Use Permit (Homeowner and Production company signed) (City Required)
• Location Release (Homeowner Signs) – (Production company Required)

* Additional Services can be provided with related signed agreements, as needed:  Ex.  Trash Removal