Film the Reno-Tahoe Region
From Alpine Light to High Desert Grit to the Old West — One Region. Infinite Stories.
Film in the Reno-Tahoe, Nevada Territory
One Region. Endless Backdrops.
6 destinations all within an hour of each other, all with unique offerings. Click on the links below to see the film information for each destination.
CARSON CITY • CARSON VALLEY • NORTH LAKE TAHOE • SOUTH LAKE TAHOE • RENO/SPARKS • VIRGINIA CITY
Reno Tahoe Territory is one of Nevada’s most visually diverse regions, offering filmmakers, producers, photographers, and location scouts access to a wide range of cinematic settings within a compact and connected footprint.
The region stretches from the energy of Reno and Sparks to the historic streets of Carson City and Virginia City, the ranch lands and mountain valleys of Carson Valley, the alpine drama of Lake Tahoe, and the striking natural beauty of Pyramid Lake and surrounding public lands.
Whether a production needs a small-town main street, an abandoned prison, a historic saloon, an urban casino corridor, a frontier-era backdrop, a high-desert highway, a snow-covered alpine road, a working ranch, a lakefront vista, or a rugged Western landscape, Reno-Tahoe Territory offers a location portfolio with depth, texture, and production value.
For questions or help with guidance on permitting or locations email Lydia at renotahoeterritoryfilm@gmail.com or call 775-495-0390.
Production-Friendly Regional Positioning
Connected, Accessible, and Location-Rich
Reno Tahoe Territory is anchored by the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area and connected by a network of communities, highways, public lands, and destination partners. The region offers access to lodging, transportation, restaurants, services, talent, and community partners that can support productions of varying sizes.
Local destination marketing organizations throughout the territory can help connect productions with location ideas, community contacts, lodging options, permitting resources, and regional context.
Permitting and access vary by location. Productions should work directly with the appropriate destination, city, county, tribal authority, public land agency, or property owner to confirm filming requirements, location access, fees, insurance, and approvals.
For questions or help with guidance on permitting or locations email Lydia at renotahoeterritoryfilm@gmail.com or call 775-495-0390.
Other resources: film.nv.gov or Ciffnv.org
Click on the photos below to learn more about each of our 6 destinations.
