The Fabelmans (2022) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Steven Spielberg · Starring Paul Dano, Michelle Williams
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Where was The Fabelmans filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Scenes depicting the Fabelman family home and Sammy's early childhood in suburban Los Angeles. The film opens in Los Angeles with scenes of Sammy's family life and his first experiences with cinema and filmmaking in his childhood home
- Phoenix, United States, Phoenix – Family scenes and Sammy's adolescence in Arizona after his family relocates. The Fabelman family moves to Phoenix, where much of Sammy's teenage years unfold and his passion for filmmaking intensifies
- Monterey, United States, Monterey – Flashback scenes depicting family vacation and pivotal moments in Sammy's childhood. Monterey serves as a key location for early family memories and the catalyst for major emotional turning points in Sammy's life
- Jersey City, United States, Jersey City – Scenes representing the family's connection to the East Coast and relatives. New Jersey locations depict the extended family dynamics and the contrast between coasts that shaped Sammy's worldview
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – High school years and scenes of Sammy's adolescence and early filmmaking endeavors. The San Francisco Bay Area represents Sammy's teenage years and where his cinematic ambitions begin to crystallize