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.
General Notes
submitted by: Robert Frank / updated 11.17.25 bd
Location Categories
AGRICULTURAL - Farms / Ranches / Farm Stands CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Western / Mining / Ghost Towns HOUSES - Single Homes NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas STUDIO FACILITIES - Filming STUDIO FACILITIES - Movie Ranches TRANSPORTATION - Airstrips WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Ponds / Lagoons / Swimming Holes
Architectural Styles
Victorian / Queen Anne
Within 30-Mile Studio Zone
Yes
Location
4927 Bennett Road
Simi Valley, California, 93063, United States
(805) 285-2539
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