Website:https://holycrosssantabarbara.org/ (Website)
Description:Film-Friendly Church Property Located On The Mesa In Beautiful Santa Barbara – Versatile Location for Productions. Discover a unique and versatile filming location offering classic Santa Barbara charm, flexible spaces, and practical production support. This 3.22 acre multi-purpose church property (140,263 sq. foot) is ideal for a variety of film, television, commercial, and photo shoot needs. Our Church Sanctuary Our main church building provides a traditional, timeless aesthetic—perfect for scenes requiring a spiritual, ceremonial, or historic setting. Features include: Traditional Santa Barbara-style architecture and high ceilings Historic stained glass surrounding the church Natural light and controlled lighting options Pews, altar, and historical stained glass surround the church building A/V setup available for playback or scene staging Quiet, controllable environment for sound recording Hayes Hall Spanish-style architecture with thick stucco walls, arching wrought iron fencing. The hall offers neutral finishes, high ceilings, and easy access to both the church and kitchen. This large, open room can serve as: A community center, school, meeting hall, and event space Multiple seating arrangements for theatre, classroom, boardroom style meetings and events for 200 people Crew holding, wardrobe, or production staging Rehearsal space or set build area Commercial Kitchen Perfect for kitchen-set scenes, catering use, or behind-the-scenes food preparation. Includes: stainless steel appliances, an industrial-grade gas stove top oven, and adequate prep surfaces. Ideal for realistic kitchen shots or practical use during shoots. Cafe and Hall Patio/Plaza Areas Cafe courtyard patio seating area for 20+, including a wooden walk-up coffee bar kiosk with street view. The hall patio includes two separate areas. 1) St. Francis Plaza - Statue of St. Francis, landscaped, brick-tiled plaza. (2) Hayes Hall patio - large tiled outdoor patio with landscaped planters Secured Parking & Equipment Access Production-friendly amenities include: Gated, secure parking for production vehicles, trucks, and gear Easy load-in/load-out with ground-level access Additional space for crew base camp or generator setup Additional Highlights On-site restrooms Wi-Fi and power access throughout Landscaped grounds for exterior shots Quiet neighborhood with minimal noise interference Convenient access to major roads and freeways
General Notes:submitted by: [Aragon, Leticia]
Usage Restriction:Respectful Schedule There will be no filming in or around our Church Sanctuary during our scheduled mass times. All designated car parking spaces must be available to our parishioners for weekend masses. Minimal parking spaces closest to the Church are needed for weekday morning masses. Minimal property exclusions The interior of the Rectory (residential house and garage) is excluded from filming. Exterior filming of the Rectory and garage is permitted.
Jurisdictions::SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.4014822, y coordinate: -119.7199404
Contacts: Aragon, Leticia *(818) 605-8369 Phone 1[email protected]
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