Santa Monica’s Big Film Breakthrough | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica is setting a new benchmark in film production with the biggest shoot the city has ever hosted — a star-studded romantic comedy-drama “Paris Paramount” starring Penélope Cruz and Owen Wilson, directed by Nancy Meyers, filming on Ocean Avenue. The project’s scale, combined with a streamlined permitting system run by Film Santa Monica, is turning heads and attracting major studios, signaling a bold new era for the city as a top-tier filming destination. With closures, collaboration, and community support, Santa Monica is proving itself responsive and film-friendly — while LA struggles elsewhere, this coastal gem is pulling in the big productions and big bucks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9eb187276c839b1a