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Thank you for visiting Filoli's Media page. We are pleased to assist you in any way that we can.

For marketing, media and public relations inquiries please contact:
Cynthia Foster
Filoli Marketing
Phone: 650 364-8300, extension 220
Email: cfoster@filoli.org

Staff Interviews: Interviews with Filoli staff can be arranged and we kindly request that appointments be made at least three weeks in advance.

High Resolution Images: Filoli has an extensive photographic library to assist you with your story. Digital images are available in a high-resolution format for a variety of production purposes and are released to accredited publications for Filoli-specific stories only. Images are not distributed for personal use. Accredited photographers working on assignment are also welcome to visit the property to take pictures.

Commercial Photography: The Filoli House and Garden are available for commercial photo shoots and film production by appointment only. Wedding/engagement photography is not allowed. Specific guidelines and variable rates apply. Please see our Film and Photography Rate Card and Guidelines for further information and rates.

Filoli on Film: View a sample of commercial production work that has been conducted at Filoli over the years.

Thank you for your interest in Filoli.



Film Projects

The following is a sample of film and photography projects which have been conducted at Filoli Center:

Recent Shoots:
Movie Production:
  • Heaven Can Wait
  • Shadow of Doubt
  • Dying Young
  • Joy Luck Club
  • Lolita
  • The Game
  • George of the Jungle
  • When Dreams May Come
  • Stigmata
  • Wedding Planner
  • Rent
Television Production:
  • Dynasty
  • Star Man
  • An Inconvenient Woman
  • Nash Bridges
  • Bob Vila’s Historic House of America
  • America’s Castles: The Garden Estates
  • In Wine Country (KNBC)
  • Rebecca’s Garden (HGTV)
  • Henry’s Garden (KRON)
  • The Dirt on Gardening (DIY Network)
  • Gardening by the Yard (HGTV)
  • Smart Gardening (PBS)
  • P. Allen Smith
Commercials and Catalogue Shoots:
  • Volvo
  • Macy’s
  • Williams-Sonoma
  • San Francisco Chronicle
  • Restoration Hardware
  • Target
  • Smith and Hawken
  • Lincoln Mercury
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Vanderbyl Furniture
  • Design Within Reach



  Film and Media Shoots: Rate Card and Process

Process: Please contact Filoli's Visitor Services Office at 650 364-8300, extension 220, or email cfoster@filoli.org for more information. A non-refundable 50% deposit, along with a signed reservation form, is needed to reserve a specific date or dates. A signed contract and Certificate of Insurance for the shoot is also required 72 business hours prior to the shoot. The outstanding balance is due 48 hours after the completed shoot. Checks should be made payable to: Filoli Center.

Seasonal Rates:
Fall / Winter Rates
Fall Season: September 2 - October 31
Winter Season: January 15 - March 14
*Note: Due to long-established Filoli fundraising event "Holiday Traditions" and holiday schedules, Filoli cannot accommodate photo shoots and filming from November 1 - January 15.

Commercial Photoshoots (One photographer with crew up to 12 people):
 
1/2 Day =
First Day =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$1,000.00 (four-hour shoot)
$1,800 (eight-hour shoot)
$1,700.00 (per day)
$360 per hour (behond eight-hour day)

 
Commercial Filming with Sound (Crew of up to 12):
 
One Full Day =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$3,500.00 (10-hour day)
$3,400.00 (per day)
$700.00 (per hour overtime)
 
Filming for Television (Crew up to 20 with set decoration, etc.):
 
One Full Day =
Set-up / Tear Down =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$4,000.00-$6,000.00 (10-hour day)
$2,500 (per day)
To Be Negotiated
To Be Negotiated

 
Major Movie Production (Crew of 20 or more, with set decoration, etc.):
 
One Full Day =
Set-up / Tear Down =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$7,500.00-$10,000.00 (10-hour day)
$4,000 (per day)
To Be Negotiated
To Be Negotiated

 
Spring / Summer Season and Weekend Rates
Spring / Summer Season: March 15 - September 1


Commercial Photoshoots (One photographer with crew up to 12 people):
 
1/2 Day =
First Day =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$1,200.00 (four-hour shoot)
$2,000 (eight-hour shoot)
$1,900.00 (per day)
$400 per hour (behond eight hour day)

 
Commercial Filming with Sound (Crew of up to 12):
 
First Day =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$4,000.00 (10-hour day)
$3,800.00 (per day)
$700.00 (per hour overtime)
 
Filming for Television (Crew up to 20 with set decoration, etc.):
 
First Day =
Set-up / Tear Down =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$4,000.00-$6,000.00 (10-hour day)
$2,500 (per day)
To Be Negotiated
To Be Negotiated

 
Major Movie Production (Crew of 20 or more, with set decoration, etc.):
 
One Full Day =
Set-up / Tear Down =
Subsequent Days =
Overtime =
$7,500.00-$10,000.00 (10-hour day)
$4,000 (per day)
To Be Negotiated
To Be Negotiated

 

 

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