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CONTACT INFORMATION

Robert Frank *
Ranch Manager, Big Sky Movie Ranch
805.285.2539 phone 1
310.617.8982 mobile
[email protected]
http://www.bigskymovieranchofficial.com


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WEBSITE:
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Keywords: Hills; Pond / Lake / Koi Pond; Rural; Unpaved Roads; Valleys

General Notes: submitted by: Robert Frank / updated 11.17.25 bd

Filmography: Thorne Birds, Saving Mr Banks, Bonanza, Django Unchained, True Blood, Little House on the Prairie, Coming to America, Father Murphy, The Gambler, The Beastmaster, Dallas, Gunsmoke, Quantum Leap, Rawhide, Sidekicks, Tales of the Crypt, Hail Caesar!, Westworld and the horror film Pumpkinhead.

Jurisdictions: Simi Valley, VENTURA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Wood

Verified: 10/23/2025

Location Details

Big Sky Movie Ranch

United States / Simi Valley, California
Location ID: #10182872

Big Sky Movie Ranch, located in the hills of Simi Valley, California is a 7,000 plus acre Ranch, all within a 30 mile zone. This Southern California preeminent Movie Ranch provides a variety of backgrounds and locations easily accessible for filming. These locations include old ranch house sets, giant oak trees, ponds, grass meadows, valleys, rocky outcroppings, dirt trails, and incredible views overlooking mountains, grassy hills, and more. This iconic Movie Ranch has been used in multiple film, television, and commercial productions over the years. Some of these productions include ‘Transformers’, ‘Men in Black’, ‘Hail, Caesar!’, ‘Coming to America’, ‘Wild Bill’, ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Jericho’, ‘Gunsmoke’, and ‘Little House on the Prairie’.

The Ranch has recently come under the new management of veteran movie location manager and producer Robert S. Frank. Mr. Frank has over 30 years of location management in Hollywood, working on over 50 films including ‘Murder Mystery’, ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, ‘Baywatch’, ‘Action Point’, and most recently, ‘The Little Mermaid’. Mr. Frank is well attuned to the requirements and needs of production companies, studios, talent, and personnel. The level of professional care and assistance you will receive in your scouting and shoots will be unparalleled.

Location Category:

  • AGRICULTURAL - *;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Farms / Ranches / Farm Stands;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Western / Mining / Ghost Towns;
  • HOUSES - *;
  • HOUSES - Single Homes;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • STUDIO FACILITIES - *;
  • STUDIO FACILITIES - Filming;
  • STUDIO FACILITIES - Movie Ranches;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Airstrips;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Ponds / Lagoons / Swimming Holes

Architecture Style:

  • Victorian / Queen Anne
 
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