Ilt Jones accepts the award for Location Manager of the Year for his work on "Captain Marvel." Past credits include "Transformers," "Iron Man 3" and "Inception."

The 24th annual California On Location Awards™ (COLAs) were held on December 16, 2018 to an audience of more than 600 industry professionals who packed the Beverly Hilton's International Ballroom.

The COLA honors location pros for excellence working on-location across the Golden State. It also recognizes City, County, State and Federal public employees who help facilitate production. The awards program is produced by Film Liaisons in California, Statewide (FLICS), a professional organization of film offices that promote in-state production.  

Highlights included: 

• Ilt Jones earned the Location Manager of the Year award (studio feature film) for his work on "Captain Marvel." The California Film & TV Tax Credit project filmed on-location in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Shaver Lake and Simi Valley.

• Dena Bellman from California State Parks (Oceano Dunes District) earned the State Public Employee of the Year award for her work on a Nick Jonas music video.  

More information about the COLA is available at www.californiaonlocationawards.com.

 

UPCOMING APPLICATION  

PERIODS:

Colin Blackshear is an independent producer/director/writer of feature and short films, commercials, music videos and branded content. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Napa Valley College. 

Jennifer Gonring is co-founder and CEO of strategic consulting firm Gonring, Spahn & Associates. Previouisly, she served as director of corporate affairs at DreamWorks SKG, where she oversaw all of the studio's corporate affairs operations and special projects.  

Thanks to Board Members Who Recently Completed Their Tenure:

We wish a fond farewell to the following board members who recently concluded their tenure:

• Lindy DeKoven (served from 2010 - 2018)
• Chris Essel (appointed in 1994 and leaves the board as its longest-sitting member - also served as Chair for nine years)
• Michael Nyman (appointed in 2014 and served as Chair in 2018)

Heartfelt thanks to Chris, Lindy and Michael for their commitment and service to the California Film Commission.

	CHP Officer Ian Ramer

As the California Highway Patrol's new film liaison, Ian Ramer facilitates permitting for film production on roads, highways, freeways and related state property throughout California. He works with CALTRANS, various road authorities, and production companies, to address safety and operational issues involving production activity.

Officer Ramer began his current post last December after transferring to CHP's Southern Division office earlier in the year. He joined CHP in 2007 and has also served as a public safety dispatcher and commercial vehicle inspection specialist.

We look forward to working with Officer Ramer to help keep California filming in the fast lane. 

We're excited to debut several new promotional videos highlighting the rich diversity of filming locations across the Golden State.

"California: Find the World" features many of our most popular locations - from iconic landmarks to hidden treasures. It provides a fast-paced, visually-stimulating reminder of what California has to offer.

While we're talking about new videos, also check out "California Locations Tour" -- a seven-part series highlighting diverse filming sites across California. Creator Dyana Carmella traveled up and down the state to showcase what makes California unique.

The videos can be viewed on our homepage at film.ca.gov.

WHAT:

CFC Panel Discussion - "Film Commissions: The Indie Producer's Secret Weapon - Save Time & Money by Tapping into State & Local Film Offices"

WHEN:

Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Cabo Wabo Cantina

6801 Hollywood Blvd. (at Hollywood & Highland Center), Hollywood

Parking @ Highland & Hollywood with restaurant validation: $3 for the 1st 2 hrs. and $1 every 15 minutes after that with a max of $17

WHO:

- Amy Lemisch, California Film Commission (Panel Moderator)

- Amy Kradolfer, FilmLA                             

- Tasha Day, Long Beach Film Office

- Evan Thomason, Santa Clarita Film Office                              

- Steven Wolfe, CEO/Producer, Sneak Preview Entertainment

- Kent Matsuoka, Location Manager

DESCRIPTION:

Savvy filmmakers understand that film commissions provide valuable assistance -- from production planning, locations and permits to incentives and problem-solving. This panel of experts will explain how to work effectively with the CFC as well as the 58 local film offices statewide that are ready and eager to help. You'll also learn about community outreach and the innovative methods being utilized to avoid problems and keep the peace when filming on location.

RSVP:

Not required - (note tickets required to attend festival screenings).

     

South Lake Tahoe Airport offers a unique and majestic setting for filmmakers of all genres. Just minutes from Lake Tahoe, the 340-acre facility is surrounded by forest and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It features snow in the winter, a beautiful tree-lined setting in summer and spectacular fall colors. The airport staff is experienced at hosting film crews, and planning is easy given there aren't any scheduled passenger flights. El Dorado County and the City of South Lake Tahoe are ready to help pilot your next project for success.

For more information, contact Kathleen Dodge, El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office Executive Director, at (530) 626-4400 / [email protected] and visit www.filmtahoe.com.

CFC In the Community 

 

As part of its effort to promote in-state production, the California Film Commission lends its time, resources and support to a wide range of industry/civic events and organizations. CFC team members are active in the community bringing stakeholders up-to-speed on issues ranging from tax credits to expanding career opportunities. 

 

2/15/19 - Made in Hollywood Honors (MIHH) (for features) ceremony at L.A. City Hall.  Featured in the photo is host, L.A. City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell and representatives of the 5 Oscar-nominated films (made in California) being honored. Also featured in the photo are the MIHH Partners. Representing the CFC is Permit Department Manager, Eric Klosterman

 

Recent CFC appearances and community outreach include: 

• BAFTA LA/AFCI Incentives Panel (Los Angeles)

• State Fire Marshall's Fire Safety Officer Training Course (held in Pasadena)

• California State University Entertainment Alliance Advisory Council (held at Sony Studios)

• 8th Annual Made in Hollywood Honors for Oscar-Nominated Films (held at Los Angeles City Hall)

• SAFFE (Safety Advisory for Fire and FX in Entertainment) Meeting (held in Long Beach)

• Santa Monica College VFX Workshop (Santa Monica)