CITIES ON SCREEN: WASHINGTON D.C.
โIt's a hobby among District of Columbia locals: Picking apart glaring geographic and architectural inaccuracies in movies and television shows set in Washington. The reason for this disconnect is simple: Few TV shows or movies actually film in Washington.ย Other cities offer more generous tax incentives. Filmmakers say Washington can be a difficult place for them โthe entire district is a no-fly zone for helicopters and drones. Those seeking film permits must sometimes contend with several overlapping police forces: the district's Metropolitan Police, National Parks Service police, the United States Capitol Police and the Secret Service.โ








