Where is Criminal Minds FIlmed?
"Criminal Minds" is one of the most popular forensic crime drama television series based on the FBI’s BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). The show debuted in 2005 and has since become a international hit, captivating audiences all over the world with its thrilling storylines and insightful portrayals of the real-life work of the investigators. But have you ever wondered where this thrilling spectacle is filmed? Let us take you on a visual tour of the filming locations and studios where "Criminal Minds" was once shot.
MainFilming Locations
Criminals Minds was primarily recorded on location in various Los Angeles and surrounding areas such as Pasadena’s Rose Bowl, Flintridge Sacred Heart Monastery, POMONA, Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, and surrounding cities like West los Angeles, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles Hotel Los Angeles, Crestwood Hills, and "Pasadena’s California Tech", which were utilized effectively in various episodes of its first 10 seasons!
Studio Scenes, Too!
Not too long ago, most Hollywood television shows were produced internally. "Criminal Minds" is an example for the exception. From May 2014 onwards CBS Studios, were responsible for filming a segment of the show in some seasons, in particular a large portion of seasons seasons 11 and 8! This change helped preserve a significant amount of dollars, time, and storage capacity for the network on their budget. CBS’S STUDIO’S STANCE OF BEING Vastly Different From Your Normal Hollywood Studios**, enabling it to offer the desired versatility for filming with just one camera and more effective, with less expense; an additional advantage that contributes to the success of numerous popular television shows like #1 series, "The Defenders", and also “Big Bang Theory". Studio filming was mainly utilized due to the complexity and nature of the crime scene plot.
Additional filming site:
- Chino Hills, CA *Los Angeles, CA-Studio
- Inland Empire, CA-Winchester, CA-Ontario, CA, *Santa Clarita
- Los Angeles-Fresno, CA-Victorville, CA,Fresno
"Where is Criminal Minds was filmed?" FAQ TABLE
| Season Year | Main Location(S) | Additional Studios/Location | |
| — | — – | — | —… |… |
| January 2005 – Sept. 2005 [1] | Burbank, California(Pasadena’s Rose Ball) | – | # |
| Sept. Sept. 2005-Pebruary 2000 | Pasadena Califoornia(Raymond’s Rose Bowl,Flintridge Sacred Heart)] | – | # |
| february 2000/January 2000 | Los Angeles | [[West los Angeles|www|Pasadena California Technology]], [[Sheraton L A|www|Gran L A|Los ]]| | | #! |
Behind the Camers
Behind the camera is the most skilled team of creators the series has ever seen *Mark Gordon*, Allan Duboff, ,, Jesper Parnevik, John Kroftedahl, and other incredible crew members who helped tell this compelling story in captivating visuals and the actors**.
Casting Actors
- Joe Manley, the original show creator and director
- -The Show Creator, a true artist of creative thinking.
- -" FBI Agent David: 10 seasons – – Avery Brooke
- "Tyrant" in, a true crime master "Dr. Spencer Rease"
Crew Teams
- *Producer Production Co-Ordinator, Jesper Parneck*
- Associate Art Director *Paulina B Film Edit**
The Production: Behind the Scenes
Let’s dive into some little-known secrets behind the making of the show. Some viewers have been wondering, particularly when they saw an iconic Crestwood Village, which is where Marge is a neighborhood like Pasadena’s California Technology" that’s not so near Los Angeles, why these locations were picked?. We will provide the basic facts of how and if this location was utilized *Burbank**!
In Crest Village, you will discover other neighborhoods, like the place Crestwood Hils, a Pasadena-based location. They wanted the same kind of visual to show a peaceful society where they can walk alongside and the neighborhood and home with the crime, yet this neighborhood has to grow as the show evolves towards an exciting story that goes deep into the plot on "Criminal Minds’s". It is interesting note, though, as their goal was to represent each character in their Real life, with all three (Avery, Hotch, and Pennewil) and they created these Real cities that have their different story** and their own journey and to be used all together.
