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CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Public & Employee Communications (OPEC) - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) *
916.445.4950 phone 1
[email protected]
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/about-opec/#PressOffice


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:
Website
Filming in Facilities - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

General Notes: A thorough proposal must be submitted to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) before submitting any documents to the California Film Commission. No location scout and/or film request will be considered without the submission of a proposal. Important details regarding CDCR’s film request process, including what must be included in the proposal, can be found on the website link above titled Filming in Facilities - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. CDCR also maintains a complete library of B-roll video footage and photographs taken of many institutions. Please email [email protected] to inquire. Updated 2.28.2023 bd

Usage Restriction: case-by-case basis

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION - CDCR, CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Concrete

Verified: 3/13/2025

Location Details

Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

United States / Crescent City, California
Location ID: #800

Built in 1989, this state prison is large, modern complex of white concrete and brick buildings set on barren walled grounds. Brick and concrete building materials. Contains Classroom,Guard Towers, Kitchen, Security Sector


Location Category:

  • GOVERNMENTAL - *;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - Government Buildings;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - Prisons & Jails;
  • GOVERNMENTAL - State Buildings and Facilities
 
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