So grateful for Saskia as an amazing and accommodating host! Art Farm has something for everyone. Saskia and her team have made Art Farm Movie Ranch a
Expansive Mountain/Forest/Woods/Desert Backdrops
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Min booking length
6 hr minimum
Cast & Crew
45 people
Max attendees
5 people
Max attendees
5 people
Max attendees
5 people
Square footage
522,720.00 ft²
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As a USC film student who produced a short film at Artfarm in March 2025, I couldn't recommend them enough! On a cinematic level the space is inc
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Saskia and her team were lovely to work with and professional. They were absolutely the best locations team I've worked with. I look forward to
About the Space
Cinematic wilderness—forest, desert, and valley views for film, photo, and commercial shoots. Expansive. Wild. Cinematic. This open-air location blends desert flats, forested areas, and mountain ridges across a sprawling 12-acre high-desert ranch — perfect for horror, Westerns, survival stories, or atmospheric indie films. Just one hour from Los Angeles and located within the secondary studio zone, this site offers dramatic natural light, quiet isolation, and authentic topography ideal for narrative filmmaking and commercial shoots. Key Features • 12 acres of open terrain with desert, forest, and mountain backdrops • Natural light and untouched landscapes for cinematic realism • Accessible from Los Angeles — inside the secondary studio zone • Ideal for horror, Western, adventure, and outdoor lifestyle productions • Versatile look—transformative across seasons and lighting conditions • Secluded, fully private, and styled for total creative freedom • We are 100% stunt and blood friendly – perfect for action, horror, or FX scenes • Modular Film Set Capable. The site’s mix of rust, dirt, and desert color palette makes it transformable — from a sun-bleached wasteland to a high-fashion editorial space. All props and structures are movable, repainted, and redressed per production design needs. Scene Inspiration • Western standoffs, survival stories, or dystopian sequences • Psychological thrillers or eerie horror moments in open wilderness • Lifestyle and fashion photography with cinematic backdrops • Desert travel or adventure narratives • Music videos and brand content featuring natural elements Vibe & Atmosphere Raw and untamed, the landscape offers texture and contrast — golden sand, green canopies, and distant blue ridges. The air carries the stillness of the desert and the drama of open space, making it a canvas for any genre or creative style. Property Notes This listing covers one natural land parcel only. Some amenities shown belong to the wider ArtFarm Movie Ranch. Ask about additional set access or full-ranch booking. Visit & Scout Our property provides a wide range of cinematic outdoor settings, backdrops and modular interior sets within walking distance. Message us to schedule your scout or tour — we’d love to show you around.
Details
- Property size 522,720.00 ft²
- Water type Freshwater
- Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor
Parking and Accessibility
- Truck/Motorhome parking On property
Amenities
- Hair/Makeup area
- Wifi
Features
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Desert Garden
- Dirt Yard/No Grass
- Fruit & Vegetable Garden
- Greenhouse
- Barn
- Bridge
Opening Hours
- Mon – Sun 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Add-ons
Items, services and options you can add to the booking at check-out.
8 reviews
- booked a filming
So grateful for Saskia as an amazing and accommodating host! Art Farm has something for everyone. Saskia and her team have made Art Farm Movie Ranch a mecca for student and independent filmmakers and have curated a space where creativity can thrive. I will definitely be back. Thank you Saskia!
- booked a filming
As a USC film student who produced a short film at Artfarm in March 2025, I couldn't recommend them enough! On a cinematic level the space is incredibly expansive and provides you with a plethora of options--I'm sure you could achieve all sorts of genres here--and Saskia, the location manager, is just wonderful to work with. She was super flexible and considerate to our creative vision, and made the entire process smooth and fruitful for all parties. At the ranch itself, the staff was exceptionally proactive and kind when they helped us with power issues and logistics questions, all while being really fun to work with. If you think Artfarm could work for your film--I'd fully encourage you work with them!
- booked a filming
Saskia and her team were lovely to work with and professional. They were absolutely the best locations team I've worked with. I look forward to working with her again in the future and will be recommending her to others as well.
- booked a filming
Just wrapped on a USC junior thesis film here, and I am so lucky I found this location! Saskia is so incredibly kind, she is super supportive of student filmmakers and is very willing to work with you to help you get what you need. She is so flexible and so willing to help. We shot in the forest, which is a super cool location. There was a perfect bramble-filled clearing that was perfect for my creepy horror film, and beyond that there's more wild woods. Filming here was so much easier than trying to film in a public forest. There are so many different locations on the ranch and Saskia is super willing to help you transform any space into what you're looking for. I highly recommend this place, especially for any student filmmakers trying to make their life easier!
- booked a filming
We had such a wonderful time filming at the ArtFarm. Saskia was so welcoming and accommodating to our film's needs, and it was a really fun environment that brought out a lot of creativity. We were able to use one of their Yurts that made for the perfect actor holding area and there were ample places to set up - we had two "base camps" throughout the day based on our two filming areas. Getting to film in an environment that supports creativity made a world of difference, compared to some of our other film locations that weren't as familiar with the filmmaking process. Come to find out, both Saskia and two of her adult children work in film, so they understood the needs of our production and were able to be a great resource to us! This is a hidden gem, definitely worth checking out for your next project!
- booked a filming
This is such An amazing place to film at. We were here for 2 days, overnight and it was so nice to film here. Saskia is such a nice person, very helpful and very sweet and she literally made sure we had no trouble about anything. We thought filming here overnight would be hard, but she made it so easy for us. It was really really cold so did make sure that we had heaters set up in rooms. She was sweet enough to let us film in her house as well as we needed to film an apartment scene. But the best part, I found 4 locations in 1 place and I shot 75% of my film here at a great price! She made sure the places were cleaned up for us and also after us as we brought some sand in the trailers and cleared out some stuff that we did not need from her own warehouse. It was an amazing shoot, thanks to her helpful nature and immense help. Would surely recommend !
- booked a filming
The Art Farm is such an amazing place! Saskia and Tony and their team are very nice, very friendly and very patient! We really enjoyed a happy filming week at here!
- booked a filming
Super great space with such a vast variety of filming areas. We needed a "camping clearing" and there were so many areas that worked so well. The people were friendly and informative! They also responded on super short notice which was great!
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Questions
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What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?
Saskia allows 45 attendees on location
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What types of activities are allowed at this location?
Saskia allows production
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What is the size of the location?
Expansive Mountain/Forest/Woods/Desert Backdrops is 522,720.00 ft²
Location Rules
- Adult filming
- Alcohol
- Cooking
- Electricity usage
- External catering/food
- Loud noises
- Pets
- Smoking
Location
Exact location provided after booking.
from $68 USD /hr