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CONTACT INFORMATION

Genefaye Miranda *
Public Information Officer, Metropolitan State Hospital
562.651.5461 phone 1
562.716.6706 phone 2
562.929.3131 fax
[email protected]
http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan/


Permits Department, Buildings & Facilities
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
https://film.ca.gov/state-permits/buildings-facilities/


* key contact

WEBSITE:
Department of State Hospitals - DSH - Metropolitan LA

Keywords: Anytown USA / Anywhere USA; Arched Windows ; Balcony / Balconies; Fire Escapes; Flooring - Wood Floors; Lampposts / Street Lamps; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Patios / Alfresco / Sidewalk; Staircases - Interior Staircases; Suburban

Site Condition: Only EXTERIOR filming available at this time 6.09.2023

General Notes: updated 6/09/23 jj >>>> Only two productions approved each month.<<<<

Usage Restriction: Limited to two (2) shoots per month. Exterior filming is available. Filming allowed in front of and behind buildings including the parking areas. -- Exterior filming only in and around all the greenbelt areas and pathways with all the older buildings in the background. ----No filming of the new administration or kitchen building will be allowed.

Filmography: Thirst: Blood War; Code Blue; Fly; Solace; Frances; Rochez & Company; Voodoo

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Brick

Verified: 6/30/2025

Location Details

Metropolitan State Hospital - Department of State Hospitals (DSH)

United States / Norwalk, California
Location ID: #10029497

***EXTERIORS ONLY***

162 acre tropical park-like setting with palm trees. Numerous buildings continue to display the rich heritage of days gone by.
Includes several covered period bus stop-style structures, wide pathways, auditorium and library.

Location Category:

  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Small Towns / Main Streets;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Town Squares & Plazas;
  • GARDENS - *;
  • GARDENS - Tropical;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - *;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - State Buildings and Facilities;
  • HOSPITALS / HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - *;
  • HOSPITALS / HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - Hospitals;
  • HOUSES - *;
  • HOUSES - Neighborhoods;
  • INSTITUTIONAL - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - City Parks / Community Parks / Private Parks;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Baseball;
  • SPORTS - Outdoor Playing Fields / Tracks / Soccer;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Buses / Bus Stations

Architecture Style:

  • Art Deco;
  • Tudor
 
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