Conceived by a team of professionals with extensive experience in the development, management and operation of both purpose-built film studios as well as facilities repurposed for film production, Film Mare Island introduces the initial phase of a dedicated pursuit to provide film facilities to the Bay Area production community.

Located at the confluence of the Napa River and the northern extension of San Francisco Bay, Mare Island continues to build on its shipyard roots as a true mixed use waterfront community with commercial, industrial, residential, educational and cultural uses thriving together. This makes for the perfect environment for any production looking at Mare Island as their base for filming in the Bay Area.

“Mare Island continues to build on its shipyard roots”

Bay Area Film Facilities

THE ISLAND…

With 3 state of the art purpose-built sound stages, a strong crew base and Cinelease equipment, Mare Island is the production hub of Northern California.

• Retired Naval Base with historic buildings dating back to the 1800s (warehouses, living quarters, etc.)

• 200,000 + sq. ft. of stage space

• The entire island (800 + acres) is your backlot!

• 25% State of California rebate

• The market leader in grip and lighting equipment – Cinelease – is provided on the island and to the entire Bay Area