Municipalities are now part of the network of location cities and are reinforcing the use of audiovisual media as a regional development strategy

The Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries, announces the first eight cities selected by Public Notice 01/2026 of the São Paulo State Film Commission. These municipalities will officially join the state network of location cities, an initiative that strengthens the public policy of attracting audiovisual productions throughout the state of São Paulo. The cities selected in this phase are: Águas de São Pedro, Águas de Lindóia, Cubatão, Ilha Comprida, Mococa, Paraibuna, Presidente Prudente, and São Carlos.

“The São Paulo State Film Commission is expanding its network to eight more cities, which directly translates into more opportunities. By attracting filming to these regions, we boost the local economy from end to end and project our interior and coast as highly competitive destinations for national and international audiovisual productions,” says the Secretary of Culture, Economy and Creative Industries of the State of São Paulo, Marilia Marton.

The selection considered criteria such as cultural and historical relevance, tourism potential, regional diversity, and available infrastructure to host productions such as films, series, documentaries, advertising, and other audiovisual content. With distinct profiles, ranging from tourist resorts and coastal cities to university centers and strategic urban centers, the municipalities broaden the diversity of locations offered by the State.

The São Paulo State Film Commission is run by the Museu da Imagem e do Som de São Paulo (MIS-SP) and acts as a link between production companies, public authorities and territories, promoting São Paulo as a competitive destination for national and international filming.

The selected municipalities will become part of a permanent program, committing to structuring service flows for productions, facilitating permits, supporting technical visits, and organizing information on locations and local services. The initiative strengthens the audiovisual sector as a driver of economic development, job creation, and tourism promotion.

Other cities are in the selection phase according to the call for proposals and will be announced soon, completing the total planned for this call.

For more information, please contact us by email: contatofilmcommission@mis-sp.org.br