Lake Elsinore Showcases Film-Ready Locations During Industry Tour

Two-day familiarization event highlights city's diverse backdrops and film-friendly environment.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:20am

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An isometric 3D digital illustration depicting a miniature film crew shooting on location in downtown Lake Elsinore, with the iconic lake and mountains in the background, showcasing the city's versatile filming backdrops.Lake Elsinore's diverse filming locations, from its historic downtown to its natural landscapes, make the city an attractive destination for the entertainment industry.Lake Elsinore Today

The City of Lake Elsinore recently welcomed key film industry partners and site selection agents for a two-day familiarization tour to showcase the city's locations and strengthen efforts to attract film, television, and commercial productions. The tour highlighted Lake Elsinore's accessibility, film-friendly environment, low-cost permitting, and commitment to supporting the entertainment industry.

Why it matters

Bringing more film and television production to Lake Elsinore is a strategic investment in the local economy, supporting jobs, local businesses, and long-term growth. The familiarization tour allowed industry partners to experience firsthand the diverse locations and ease of working in the city, positioning Lake Elsinore as a premier filming destination in Southern California.

The details

Over two days, representatives toured a variety of film-ready locations throughout Lake Elsinore, including Downtown Main Street, Launch Pointe, the lake, Skydive Elsinore, Lake Elsinore Raceway, and the Lake Elsinore Casino, along with other action sports venues that highlight the city's character and versatility for production.

  • The tour took place over two days in April 2026.

The players

Gina Gonzalez

Economic Development Director for the City of Lake Elsinore.

Timothy J. Sheridan

Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Lake Elsinore.

Riverside County Film Commission

A regional organization that partners with the City of Lake Elsinore to attract film productions.

Inland Empire Film Services

A regional film organization that participated in the familiarization tour.

FILM LE

A local film organization in Lake Elsinore that supported the familiarization tour.

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What they’re saying

“Bringing film and television production to Lake Elsinore is a strategic investment in our local economy. This tour allowed industry partners to experience firsthand the diversity of our locations and the ease of working in our city. Through FILM LE and our regional partnerships, we are committed to making Lake Elsinore a competitive and film-friendly destination that supports jobs, local businesses, and long-term economic growth.”

— Gina Gonzalez, Economic Development Director, City of Lake Elsinore

“This familiarization tour is an important step in positioning Lake Elsinore as a premier filming destination in Southern California. From our iconic lake and lively downtown to our action sports venues, Lake Elsinore offers a diverse backdrop for storytellers. We look forward to partnering with regional film organizations to attract more productions and the economic benefits they bring to our community.”

— Timothy J. Sheridan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lake Elsinore

What’s next

The City of Lake Elsinore and its regional film partners will continue to promote the city's film-ready locations and work to attract more productions to the area.

The takeaway

Lake Elsinore's strategic investment in becoming a film-friendly destination is paying off, as the city showcases its diverse locations and amenities to the entertainment industry. By partnering with regional organizations, Lake Elsinore is positioning itself as a premier filming location that can support jobs, businesses, and long-term economic growth.