That week, the Santa Clarita Film Office confirmed eight productions are active in the valley, including:
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“High Potential” – A new TV series centered on a brilliant single mom with three kids who uses her extraordinary intelligence to crack an unsolvable crime Reddit+15hometownstation.com+15hometownstation.com+15.
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NCIS – The long-running crime procedural returns to Santa Clarita for filming on-site .
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Six additional projects (TV series, commercials, student/short films) are also in production this week .
Unfortunately, the remaining six productions weren’t identified by name in the local announcement.
📍 Why Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita’s popularity with film crews—like NCIS, CSI, JAG, and more—comes down to:
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Over 20 sound stages and movie ranches within the industry’s “Thirty-Mile Zone”Wikipedia+15scvelitemagazine.com+15hometownstation.com+15SCVNews.com+15Visit Santa Clarita+15scvelitemagazine.com+15.
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A streamlined Film Office, affordable permit costs, and strong tax incentives City of Santa Clarita+2SCVNews.com+2Our Weekly+2.
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A versatile variety of locations: hotels, golf courses, cafes, ranches—ideal for multiple production settings .
🔍 What to Expect If You’re Nearby
Santa Clarita is teeming with biz as usual—filming crews, trailers, and roadside equipment might pop up around:
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Valencia (e.g., Hyatt Regency, Vista Valencia course, cafes)
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Newhall/Saugus districts, including popular neighborhood spots
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Movie ranches and sound stages throughout the valley
If you’re out and about, don’t be surprised by a sudden detour—or the chance to spot a cast member in action!
✅ Fan Insight: NCIS Shoots Locally Year-Round
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NCIS frequently uses the region, building interior sets in valley studios while filming exterior scenes in local neighborhoods, cafes, and ranches Reddit+15scvelitemagazine.com+15Reddit+15.
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Santa Clarita has been a consistent filming hub for NCIS and many other hit television productions over the past 15+ years .
👀 Quick Week-at-a-Glance
| Show | Filming Week | Description |
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| High Potential | July 14–19, 2025 | New crime-solving dramahometownstation.com+1hometownstation.com+1Reddit+3hometownstation.com+3Our Weekly+3 |
| NCIS | July 14–19, 2025 | Long-running procedural filming again locally |
| Other Productions | July 14–19, 2025 | Six unnamed projects (shorts, commercials, etc.) |
🎥 Tip for Film Buffs & Local Fans
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Check out FilmSantaClarita.com or follow the Film Office on Instagram for details on upcoming filming permits and locations Reddit+9City of Santa Clarita+9SCVNews.com+9.
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Local news outlets like KHTS also share weekly updates, which is how we know about High Potential and NCISthis week hometownstation.com+7hometownstation.com+7hometownstation.com+7.
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If you’re interested in background appearances, consider joining a tour or keeping an eye on public sets—but always respect crew boundaries and posted signage!
In short, from July 14–19, Santa Clarita is hosting both a fresh new crime thriller (High Potential) and long-time favorite NCIS—plus other creative projects. If you’re in the area, you might just catch some real Hollywood action close to home.
Need help finding exact street locations or tips on where you might spot filming? Just say the word!
