For a decade, National Set Medics has proudly provided top-tier Emergency Medical Services to a wide range of non-union TV, film, and live events nationwide. What started as a small team has grown into a nationwide network of over 11,800 registered medics, covering every major city and state across the country. Over the past 10 years, our medics have supported productions such as Naked and Afraid (both domestic and international), while also ensuring the safety of venues like Dolby Theatre and The Hollywood Pantages Theatre-along with hundreds of productions large and small across the U.S. 844-Set-Medic (844-738-6334) www.nationalsetmedics.com

Locations Needed

November 2025/January 2026

Indie Film seeking the following locations to SCOUT November 13-15 for production in January. • Old cabin • Warehouse • Apartment 1 • Apartment 2 • Multi-room house • Interrogation room If you have something available, please send pm or email photos and information to sabrina@upstatecafilm.com .

Locations Needed

Feature Film - Jan/Feb 2026

Production is looking for a similar home in the upper elevations that will likely have snowfall in January or February. If you have any suggestions, please email sabrina@upstatecafilm.com .

Sundial Film Festival

Deadline December 15th

Submit your film by December 15th for consideration for the next Sundial Film Festival. Student and Budget Films are always discounted for submissions. Looking forward to a great event in 2026! For More Info

Special Screening Nov 6

Water For Life

Join us tomorrow at the Riverfront Playhouse of Redding, CA for the Sundial Film Festival special screening of Water For Life tomorrow at 6pm. Filmmaker Will Parrinello will be in person for a Q&A following the film and Chief Caleen Sisk will open the evening with a special prayer. Water For Life explores the collision of water rights, Indigenous beliefs, and resource extraction through the lives of three Latin American community leaders. The right to clean water is a global issue-in Latin America, it has become a matter of life and death. Narrated by actor Diego Luna, featuring the original song "Ko (Water)" sung by Grammy Award-winner Lila Downs. Buy Tickets

California Tax Credit News

Upcoming Application Dates

Television Series Next Application Windows* January 26-28, 2026 Phase II January 29-February 2, 2026 Approval Date: April 9, 2026 Independent & Non-Independent Feature Films Application: March 2-4, 2026? Phase II: March 5-9, 2026 Approval Date: April 13, 2026 *Dates are subject to change. FMI or to apply visit: Tax Credit | California Film Commission

Call for Entries

Telly Awards

Submit for a chance to win! Categories include branded content, film and shorts, commercials, social media, animation, corporate communications, and more! Early entry deadlien 12/12. FMI click here .

New Release - Music Video

"Perfection"

Filmed at various locations in Redding including the monolith, Pipeline, Cascade historic theatre. Our community really came together to make this happen!

In the News

Chuck Norris hikes Lassen

Not only is Lassen beautiful, it is film friendly! Home to many commercial, documentary, and independent films, Lassen offers an incredible variety of landscapes with easy road side access! Waterfalls, lakes, meadows, forested areas (healthy and fire stricken), incredible views, cliffs, and abundant hiking options!

Short Film

Space

Filmed in one of our many regional caves! Space | A Short Film was written, directed, & edited by Kyle Re and features local actors Kyle Re, Noelle Re, and Riley Holtrop.

California Locations Tour - Spotlight Shasta County

Check out Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lake Shasta Caverns, the majestic Burney Falls and more!

From California to Ohio, board meetings to industry events, here are some highlights from the last quarter.

Remembering a Pioneer, Innovator, and Friend

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Otto Nemenz, founder of Otto Nemenz International, who left us on Saturday, November 1st, at the age of 83, surrounded by loved ones. Otto's story is one of vision, perseverance, and a lifelong dedication to the art and science of filmmaking. Born in Austria in 1941, Otto spent his youth between Austria, Greece, and Turkey before arriving in the United States in 1964 to pursue his dreams. From his early days as a lens technician at Panavision to his work on the film Grand Prix, Otto's passion for precision optics and camera innovation set him apart. In 1979, Otto founded Otto Nemenz International in a small storefront off Sunset Blvd. His commitment to excellence quickly established the company as a trusted name among cinematographers worldwide. By 1982, he had built the company's Hollywood headquarters on Vine Street, and in 2020, celebrated the grand opening of a new 38,000-square-foot facility in Culver City-marking over four decades of trusted service to the global filmmaking community. In 1991, Otto Nemenz International received an Academy Award for Technical Achievement for the design and development of the Canon/Nemenz Zoom Lens. Otto's influence extended far beyond his company walls. As an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and a proud member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 600, he continuously championed innovation and craftsmanship in every aspect of production. His peers recognized his contributions with the ASC Award of Distinction in 2015 and the ASC Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. In 2024, Cine Gear Expo was honored to present Otto with our Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing six decades of contributions that shaped the future of motion picture technology. We will deeply miss Otto's warmth, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the craft that has inspired generations of filmmakers. His legacy lives on in every frame captured with the tools and technologies he helped perfect. Our hearts are with the Nemenz family and the entire Otto Nemenz International team during this difficult time.

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The SOC 2026 Awards will Live Stream March 7, 2026 with Watch Parties in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta Los Angeles, CA - The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) is pleased to announce submissions for the Camera Operator of the Year in both Film and Television categories are now open. Submissions for the Technical Achievement Award will open November 5, 2025, recognizing innovation and technological excellence in camera operation and production tools. The annual Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Awards will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring the artistry and innovation of camera operators across the industry. In response to the ongoing challenges facing members and sponsors amid the slowdown in U.S. production, the 2026 ceremony will be a live stream, allowing the global community to celebrate together with in-person Watch Parties hosted in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. More details to be announced. "The SOC Awards have always been about honoring excellence, resilience, and creativity behind the camera," said Matthew Moriarty, President of the Society of Camera Operators. "Our members and peers are the heroes of visual storytelling, crafting the shots, movements, and moments that make audiences feel part of the story. This year's live stream ensures we can continue to celebrate that artistry while also acknowledging the realities facing our members, sponsors, and the wider community." The Camera Operator of the Year Awards honors camera operators in Feature Film and Television for their distinguished work on notable projects. Submissions are open to the entire Film/TV community, including SOC members, directors, producers, and production crew members, with Camera Operators able to submit themselves as well. Once the submissions close on December 31, 2025, SOC voting members will select the top nominees in both categories, followed by a distinguished jury who will review and confirm the finalists. Membership voting opens February 5, 2026, with recipients announced live during the awards presentation. A $75 USD nomination fee applies per submission. For the Technical Achievement Awards , submissions are open until November 5, 2025. This award recognizes groundbreaking technology used by camera operators and camera crews during production. Eligible technologies can include entirely new devices or techniques, innovations that improve existing tools, or significant advancements that enhance current equipment. The focus of this award is on tools that contribute to the creativity, efficiency, and storytelling capabilities of camera operators. Following an initial review, a live demo day will take place on January 11, 2026, where entrants will present their innovations to the jury. The recipient will be honored during the March 7 awards celebration. To submit an application for the Camera Operator of the Year or the Technical Achievement Award, visit SOCawards.com . The SOC 2026 Awards will be a live stream on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with in-person Watch Parties held in Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; and Atlanta, GA. Awards details and past recipients can be found on the Awards site: SOCAwards.com. For further information about the SOC's Annual Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration, visit SOC.org . Instagram: @SocietyOfCameraOperators Facebook: @Societyofcameraoperators

BROOKLYN, NY - When experience marketing agency George P Johnson (GPJ) needed a production partner capable of executing their vision for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee reveal, they turned to 4Wall Entertainment. The Jeep 4x4 City Camp Experience, which took place on August 21-22 at Brooklyn's Domino Park, required coordinating three separate performance venues (including a custom stage built on a barge in the East River) while a hurricane threatened to derail the entire production.

GPJ's Vision Becomes Reality

George P Johnson, one of the world's leading experience marketing agencies, conceived an ambitious plan for Stellantis (Jeep) that would transform the typical automotive reveal into an immersive brand experience. The Jeep 4x4 City Camp combined nostalgic installations representing five decades of Cherokee heritage with live entertainment, culminating in LL COOL J performing his hit "Mama Said Knock You Out" as part of the brand's new "America's Original Influencer" campaign. The production required three interconnected activation areas that GPJ designed to work in harmony: the central reveal stage in Domino Square, a concert stage in Domino Park on the riverfront, and a presentation stage built atop a barge in the East River. "All locations were interconnected, both from a guest flow standpoint and technically they needed to be in sync," Jennings said. "At one point, we needed to shift focus from the concert stage to the barge stage and then back to the concert stage, so all video, lighting, audio and effects needed to appear seamless."

Hurricane Adds Urgency to Tight Timeline

With only two days of prep in the shop and three days on-site for load-in, programming, and rehearsals, the timeline was already tight. Then a hurricane hit New York during setup. "We specified gear knowing it would be exposed to the elements, using IP-rated fixtures where possible and designing protection where it wasn't," Jennings noted. "We really had to watch wind speeds and have our rigging teams bring in LED screens and speaker arrays when it reached a certain speed." The only significant damage? A couple of pop-up tents and one 85-inch display monitor that got caught by the wind. Most of the setup, from stage assembly to hanging pre-rigged truss, speaker arrays, and LED walls, still happened in a single day.

Technical Setup Across Three Venues

Working with GPJ's content team, 4Wall deployed different LED products based on viewing distances: Absen JP8, ROE CB5 and CB8, and Planar LN3.9 panels. The team built their video control center in an underground area beneath Domino Square, running all screens through Disguise media servers. "We delivered pixel maps and content specs for each wall for the content team to build to," Jennings explained. "We were able to previsualize content as we received it with the client, so they would know what it looks like before it's actually on the wall. We then extended both video and network infrastructure over all spaces so our Disguise operator could sit at the concert stage with a view of the barge." Audio requirements included D&B speakers and amplifiers at each stage, with Shure Axient wireless systems and a mix of Yamaha, DiGiCo, and Avid consoles. Some audio equipment was specifically requested by LL COOL J and Royal Machines' production teams. Ben Danielowski, VP of Special Projects at 4Wall, spec'd IP-rated lighting wherever possible, leaning on Vari-Lite VL3600s as the main fixtures with Chauvet Pro and Elation filling out the rig. Six grandMA3 consoles were spread between the show sites.

The Barge: A Logistical Puzzle

The barge stage required months of planning with GPJ to secure permits, Coast Guard approvals, and solve basic logistics like transporting crew members on and off. "After it was fully designed, it took about 45 minutes to get technicians by boat onto the barge," Jennings said. "There were only two boats, and they had to be very intentional when they ran, so if any of our technicians needed to go out to the barge, they were more than likely to be there the entire day." Sharing video, lighting, and audio teams between stages separated by water became a unique obstacle to overcome. The solution involved careful scheduling and reliable communication systems between shore and barge operators, with unified wireless control allowing smooth transitions between stages during the show.

Making It Work at Domino Park

Domino Park presented its own challenges: fitting seven trailers worth of gear into a small Brooklyn park while coordinating multiple departments across multiple locations. "We had to be extremely intentional with which departments were building at which location at any given time, which road boxes could be on the stage, etc.," Jennings explained. "While Domino Park is a lovely area and the GPJ team really utilized the space well, there are several logistical challenges." The key to success? Communication. "Integrating all departments together cohesively comes down to planning and communication," Jennings said. "We created a very detailed schedule to make sure departments were handling tasks in a way that wasn't stepping on each other and making sure all stages got done in time."

Adapting Through Challenges

The scale of the event was aggressive from the beginning, with major design changes happening through prep and even on-site. "This is always a difficult position to be in, and we couldn't have pulled it off without such a strong team," Jennings reflected. "It relied on consistent communication between designers, managers, programmers and crew leads." Despite the hurricane, the compressed timeline, and the complexity of the barge operation, the event went off smoothly. The reveal was broadcast live to Times Square and on SiriusXM's Rock the Bells Radio, while thousands of fans experienced the Jeep 4x4 City Camp activation throughout the weekend.

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About 4Wall Entertainment

4Wall Entertainment is a full-service entertainment technology company providing lighting, video, rigging, and audio solutions for live events, broadcasts, and installations worldwide. With multiple locations across the United States, 4Wall combines extensive inventory, technical expertise, and innovative problem-solving to support productions of any scale. The company partners with leading agencies, brands, and production companies to deliver memorable experiences. 4Wall Entertainment (818) 252-7481 4130 E. Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93063 www.4wall.com 4Wall Entertainment (201) 329-9878 1 Carol Place Moonachie, NJ 07074 www.4wall.com

With 30+ years of experience in the industry, Vargas brings an unmatched level of expertise and trusted relationships. After more than a decade leading in production supply with another major studio rental company, he now joins us to take our Production Supplies Department and Expendables Store to the next level. His deep knowledge of equipment, passion for client service, and genuine love for the industry are well known. And if you don't know, now's the time to find out! Reach out to Vargas at gpr@galpin.com - he's here for you! John will be joining our dedicated team in Production Supplies with Cam Colby, Lalo Argueta, and the rest of the Pro Supply crew. The team is eager to provide the highest quality of service and the best equipment in the industry.

Team Spotlight: Alma & Jessica

For over two decades each, Alma and Jessica have been the friendly voices behind countless reservations and answers to questions. They are well known for their dedication, professionalism, and the excellent service they continue to provide our clients every day. "Alma and Jessica are a core part of our team. Their commitment, loyalty, and care for our clients have been a cornerstone of Galpin Studio Rentals' success. I am truly grateful to have them as part of our team." - Bill Wernli, General Manager Call Alma & Jessica (323) 957-3333 gsr@galpin.com 1763 Ivar Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.galpinstudiorentals.com