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CA Film Incentives

California Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive (Mostly Post Production Tax Credit If your Facility is located in an "Enterprize Zone")

San Diego Film Commision
(Fee Free Locations, No Permit Fees, etc.)

San Francisco Film and Television Rebate Program
(San Francisco offers a refund on all City fees paid, San Francisco payroll taxes paid and a portion of
hotel and sales tax paid to the City during production of a Feature Film or Television program.)

California Film Commision
(Free permits for California State properties. No location fees for California State properties (STAR)Partnership is a unique program that offers filmmakers access to unused, distinctive State-owned properties)

Film L.A. Inc.
(L.A. City Fee Waiver for many frequently filmed City facilities, including City Hall, other office buildings and city owned property, and Library facilities.)


L.A. City Alleys Available for Filming
Public alleys throughout Los Angeles have become more accessible to
filmmakers thanks to a new arrangement between the City and FilmL.A., Inc.

Inland Empire Film Commision
(No Permit Fee for Temecula & Barstow)

Video Symphony Tv & Film School
(The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) has awarded Video Symphony a new two-year contract to provide subsidized upgrade digital media training to full-time professionals employed by California studios and production companies)

 
 
Resource Directory

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,
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Equipment Sales

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, Post Production Sound

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& Recording

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Actor and Actress Resources, Casting and Headshots

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Locations, Permits, Location Scouting Services, Film Commissions

Production Companies

Music Video Production Companies, Feature Film Production Companies

Event and Party Planning

Live Sound, Party Planning, Party Locations, Party Rental

Ad Agencies / Marketing

Advertising Agencies, Marketing Companies, Publicity

Sets and Stages

Backdrops, Scenic Artists, Studio Movie Sets

Production Crew and Services

Prop Wardrobe, Hair and Wigs, Manicure, Professional Makeup Artists

 
Events

San Francisco Frozen Film Festival
Now Thru - 07/31/2008 - San Francisco, California
The SAN FRANCISCO FROZEN FILM FESTIVAL shows yearly in July, and brings independent filmmakers and musicians to the San Francisco Bay Area from around the globe!

IndieProducer Short Film Contest
Now Thru 08/31/2008 - Beverly Hills, California
One of the great benefits of making a short film is that it showcases your talent as an actor or filmmaker. But in order for it to advance your career, the right people have to see your film. The IP Short Film Contest was created to help aspiring filmmakers like you get your work in front of producers, directors of development and studio executives who can hire you to make more movies.

Diana Weynand’s Shake for Final Cut Pro
07/19/2008 — 07/20/2008 - Los Angeles, California
Come join, Diana Weynand, the author of the Apple Pro Training Series book FINAL CUT PRO 6 for another great Final Cut Pro 6 class. If you use Final Cut Pro on the job, at home or in your classroom, this three-day hands-on class is perfect for you.

Master Workshop: Basics of Cinematography

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Film Independent is pleased to offer a special in-depth class for directors and writers on the basics of cinematography. Taught by Bill McDonald.

EconCeleb Conference: The Economics of Celebrity Content
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - Hollywood, California
Celebrity is a booming marketplace and all of this just adds up to good business for an array of old media and new media entrepreneurs.

Red Revolution
Thursday July 24, 2008 Los Angeles, California
You've got the camera, so what next?
Live demonstration presented by Red Digital Camera and Assimilate.

Economics of Web Video:
How Broadband Video and Advertising Will Make Money

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Hear from a live focus group ages 16-30 about what today's consumers want. You get to ask questions for live feedback.

Comic-Con International 2008
07/24/2008 - 07/27/2008 - San Diego, California
The future is now. The San Diego Comic-Con enters its 39th year as the country’s premier comics and popular arts convention with a brand new slate of special guests, themes and anniversaries, and programming.

14th Annual Brainwash Drive-In/Bike-In/Walk-In Movie Festival
07/25/2008 - 07/26/2008 - Oakland, California
The sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes wacky, but always original Brainwash Movie Festival returns in the summer of 2008 for a slightly darker, perhaps more macabre engagement than in previous years.

Action On Film International Film Festival
07/25/2008 - 07/31/2008 - Pasadena, California
The AOF Fest began in 2004 and once we got started, we never looked back. We have assisted a number of filmmakers get their careers started, (Read the Mark Mahon interview)- from nothing to producing 20 million dollar films is no small achievement, but Mark did it.


RED L.A. User Group
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Burbank, California
Ted Schilowitz from RED Digital Cinema will demonstrate and discuss the new features of Build 16.

San Diego International Children's Film Festival
07/27/2008 - 08/10/2008 - San Diego, California
At the festival, we will screen more than 100 films from around the world made for children and teens, and offer animation and filmmaking workshops.

What On Earth Is Going On? Competition

Monday, July 28, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Filmaka pledges to reward your creativity. Our monthly competitions provide exciting challenges where you can win prizes, showcase your work, develop your skills and find an audience.

ITV Fest
07/29/08 - 08/03/08 - Los Angeles, California
The Independent Television Festival is a festival for independently produced, original and unaired television pilots and webseries.The only festival for independently produced television pilots in Los Angeles, ITVFest prides itself on being for and about the pilotmakers.

Indie Fest USA Expo and International Film Festival

08/08/2008 - 08/15/2008 - Anaheim, California
INDIE FEST USA EXPO Offers the opportunity to explore over 250 exhibit booths and vendors, the excitement of seeing hot cars and hot models, visit booths from local businesses and national vendors and so much more.

SIGGRAPH Conference and Expo
08/11/2008 — 08/16/2008 - San Diego, California
SIGGRAPH 2008 is evolving along with the computer graphics and interactive techniques community. We're dissolving the borders between traditional SIGGRAPH programs to create a more fluid, interdisciplinary conference. And we're offering presenters more flexible options for sharing their work.

FlashForward Conference and Film Festival
08/20/2008 - 08/22/2008 - San Francisco, California
This year's theme is Passion. Join us to reconnect with your passion and to witness and learn from the passions of others.

California Next Gen Film Festival
08/28/2008 - 08/31/2008 - Sacramento, California
he California Next Gen Film Festival (NGFF) is a 4-day cinematic event that encourages and supports young filmmakers that are moving the medium forward in the various digital formats. Filmmakers of all levels are invited to share their unique visions with a California audience at the first annual NGFF!

The Accolade Competition
09/12/2008 — 09/17/2008 - La Jolla, California
Entering its sixth year, The Accolade is an international, non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.

2008 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Sept 13, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Awards are handed out in the following categories: Animation, casting, costumes, sound mixing and sound editing.

8th Annual Shriekfest Film Festival
10/02/2008 — 10/05/2008 - Hollywood, California
Shriekfest is an international festival and screenplay competition dedicated to getting horror/thriller/sci-fi/fantasy filmmakers and screenwriters the recognition they deserve. What makes our festival unique is that we proactively help the filmmakers and screenwriters by promoting their work to the industry.

 
 
 
Placer / Lake Tahoe Film Commissioner Beverly Lewis talks with Jim McCabe about the greatness that is California.
placer.ca.gov/films
Rick and Dave discuss the zone...the Kern County Zone.

www.filmkern.com

Driveable Beaches & Corn Fields...Rhode Island ain't got nothing on San Luis Obispo.
www.sanluisobispocounty.com
Hey location managers, California welcomes you with love and open arms.
Introduction to Sandy, C.E.O. of NorCal Locations.

www.norcallocations.com
 
Entertainment Properties

Entertainment Properties for Sale:

For Sale: Valley Village: House With Recording Studio $839,000

For Sale: Burbank, Production & Post Production Facility.

For Sale: Burbank, 1200 sq. ft. Salon

Home Recording Studios for sale

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Entertainment Properties for Lease:

1 - 30 production offices long term or short term, Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA
ask for Susanne, 818-567-6190
susanne@independentproductioncenter.com


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Entrtainment Properties Wanted:

Looking to buy 2000-5000 sq. ft. post production facility. Contact Misty Tamburelli 818- 303-4977 mtamburelli@beitler.com

Looking to lease any short term 1 - 20 production offices. Westside, Burbank, Hollywood. Contact Misty Tamburelli
818- 303-4977 mtamburelli@beitler.com



 
Featured CA Talent
Spotlight on Post Sound

Mike Draghi MPSE, CAS (IMBD)
Supervising Sound Editor,
Re-Recording Mixer

Features / Documentary / Animation

Jon Johnson (IMBD)
jon@furyandgrace.com
Supervising Sound Editor
Features

Rob Sephton (IMDB)
Supervising Sound Editor /
Sound Designer
Features

Mike Garcia (IMDB)
Sound Editor
Animation

Dan Bosworth
Re-Recording Mixer / Editor
Episodic T.V. / Promo / Indie Films
 
 
         

 

 




















 
 
 

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