Film Crew Transformed Steiner Street for Fog City
Production is scheduled to conclude in San Francisco on October 10, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Neighbors around Alta Plaza Park have seen their streets remade into the 1930s as production crews film scenes for the upcoming movie Fog City. The project utilized water trucks and large blue CGI screens to alter the cityscape for the production.
Why it matters
The production brings significant alterations to local streetscapes, including the obstruction of park views, to facilitate a historical aesthetic. The filming represents a major international project that splits its production between San Francisco and Melbourne, Australia.
The production is split between two international sites, San Francisco and Melbourne, with work here scheduled to conclude on October 10, 2026. The full scale of the film's total international production footprint remains unknown.
The players
Dan Pritzker
He is the writer and director of the film Fog City.
Cooper Koch
He is a member of the cast featured in the film.
Carla Gugino
She is an actress appearing in the film production.
Miranda Otto
She is a member of the ensemble cast.
The details
Director Dan Pritzker has utilized local streets like Steiner and Jackson to capture the film's 1930s setting, even employing water tanks and cranes to simulate rain. Production crews have used blue CGI screens to mask modern elements near Alta Plaza Park, ensuring the backgrounds align with post-production requirements. The narrative centers on a diverse group including an abolitionist, a police inspector, a Dust Bowl transplant, and a socialite.
Timeline
The story is set in the 1930s.
Filming in San Francisco is scheduled to conclude on October 10, 2026.
Across the Bay
The temporary transformation of Alta Plaza Park follows the city's long-standing precedent for granting film production permits to major studios. This project adheres to those established guidelines, which balance the needs of commercial film crews with public park access.
Residents near Steiner Street should expect ongoing equipment staging and localized disruptions until production ends. Views of Alta Plaza Park will remain partially obstructed by CGI screens until the crews depart on October 10, 2026.
The takeaway
San Franciscans should be prepared for continued street-level filming activity through the final day of production. Keep an eye on Steiner and Jackson streets for restricted parking or temporary traffic rerouting as crews finalize their work.
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