The Latest Industry News for the Exciting World of Production.

What a year this has been and we still have more great news to share!

• Local screening and panel for Hotel Dunsmuir
• Funds available for local permit incentive program
• Final countdown for the California On Location Awards
• Local production requests (location and crew)

Information on these updates, as well as local production needs, upcoming events, and more can be found below!

Warmest Wishes,

Sabrina Jurisich, Regional Film Commissioner
Representing Shasta, Tehama, Yuba & Sutter Counties
AFCI, Certified Film Commissioner; FLICS, President; COLA, Chair
Cell: 530.710.7784 / www.UpstateCAFilm.com

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Upcoming Production Needs & Events:

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Local Screening
December 10th

Excited to announce the Hotel Dunsmuir movie premiere - and you're invited!!

Date: December 10th, 6pm

Where: College of the Siskiyous, Ford Theater

Attend for free!! Donations will be accepted for the Weed Mill Fire victims. The highest donor will receive a small speaking role in Ascent Films' next film in Siskiyou County!

Event: Starting at 5pm early arrivals will receive a free signed mini poster of the movie with Jet Jandreau and the local cast members and/or a photo with the star and director of the movie.

Following the screening there will be a panel and Q&A with the award-winning director, Michael Zaiko Hall, along with star Jet Jandreau and other members of the cast.

Advance registration required:

Register Now

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Locals up for statewide award
December 4th

Congratulations to all this year's finalists! Among the finalists are Logan Van Ert & Jessica Bigby in the Location Manager of the Year and Location Team of the Year in the Independent Film Categories for The Dresden Sun! This is quite an honor as productions are submitted from around the state! Well done!

FMI or for a complete list of finalists visit: ColaAwards.com

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Production Needs:
December 6-8

Documentary series looking for the following local crew members:

• DOP
• AC/Audio Assist

Production will be filming in Redding.

Interested in more info?

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Yellow Bird Screening in LA
December 4th

Yellow Bird, which filmed on location in Shasta County, is the Official Selection of the Culver City Film Festival. Screening on the big screen at the Cinemark 18 & XD Theater @ HHLA in Los Angeles. The Promendade at Howard Hughes Center, 6081 Center Drive, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA.

Tickets are available for purchase through link below!

Buy Now

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Locations Needed
March 2023

An indie film production is seeking several locations. Currently estimating 1-2 days at each location.

• 3 private homes backing to trees/forested area
• Basement w/2-3 doors
• Therapist Office
• Nail Salon
• Older Trailer/Mobile Home (with screen door)

Have a location in mind?

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Local Incentive Update
Apply Now for 2022-23

Our incentive program has restarted! Qualifying productions can receive up to $25,000 in cash rebates on Redding based hotels, location/permit fees, and other local expenditures (cast, crew, vendors, hardware stores, etc.)

For more information or to request our 1 page application, please click below or reply to this email.

Incentive Program Info

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Local Filmmaker Event
March 18, 2023 - Save the Date

Our next local filmmaker event will be held at the State Theatre in Red Bluff and will include panels of local filmmakers and SAG represeentatives - and networking opportunities! More details coming soon!

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Local Spotlight: Chad Mapes

Chad is just embarking on his adventures in the film industry, but he has been pouring into this dream for years. After graduating with a degree in Digital Cinema from Southern Oregon University he returned to his home-town of Mt. Shasta, CA to work in his parent's restaurant.

One evening in early 2022, he began a conversation with a customer that would end up giving him the opportunity to begin his career! When the director returned to the area to begin filming another project, he reconnected with Chad to offer him a position on set as a production assistant. Within a short time, Chad was promoted to Key PA on the film Peter Five Eight starring Kevin Spacey and Rebecca DeMornay.

He made some great connections which opened doors for him to move towards his goal of becoming a 1st AD.

Chad credits the family restaurant, which equipped him with the skills to thrive in the fast-paced action that can be found on set. He believes what makes the North State appealing is the natural beauty the area offers and loves that the Film Commission is helping provide opportunities to create industry connections in this region.

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A few of our recent stops!

AICP Next Awards, Corning Rotary, Simpson University, Redding Sunset Rotary, and more!

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A view from above:

Aerial shots of Redding, Marysville, and Red Bluff!