Legendary family unwraps Creston film studio
Hollywood Motion Picture Experience will begin filming “Emerald Bay,” the first movie to put Central Coast communities in the spotlight, at the end of next month.
‘Sideways’ and up: Santa Ynez Valley readies for film’s 10th anniversary
“I woke up and everything was different,” said Frank Ostini, owner of The Hitching Post II. “Reservation requests at the restaurant literally tripled and we’ve never looked back.”
Film productions reel in $4.1M for SLO County
Film production in San Luis Obispo County is on a roll, creating an estimated $4.1 million economic impact last year over 183 filming days. Notable credits include ABC’s “The Taste” and a slew of car commercials.
Westlake film makers bank on fraternity humor site
Word, brah. A pair of Westlake Village film industry veterans are out to raise $3.5 million to make a motion picture based on Total Frat Move, a wildly popular website that chronicles, sometimes crassly but always humorously, Greek life on campus from the male viewpoint. The brand’s ultimate owners hope it will ultimately become a Read More →
Editorial: Ventura County’s green farming ready for spotlight
Ventura County’s ability to be an attractive location for filming depends heavily on its ability to preserve its historic landscape and culture.
Film industry is a star-studded boost for Santa Barbara hotels
For hotels in Santa Barbara, the annual film festival starts the year off with a kick.
