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Production News & Events Winter Newsletter

January 26, 2026

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Join us March 15th at the Restoration House for the Film Commission's Oscar Viewing Party! The event begins at 3:30 p.m. as guests arrive and walk the red carpet. Mix and mingle with fellow filmmakers and movie fans, enjoy a variety of appetizers and refreshments. ABC's live broadcast of the 98th Annual Academy Awards will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person but we have a 2 for 1 offer that is live now until 2/6 or until tickets sell out! Space is limited!

Click here for BOGO tickets!

Locations Needed: April 2026

Indie Film seeking the following locations to SCOUT for spring production.

• 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 [email protected].

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 deadline 2/20. FMI click here.

Recent Release: Expedition Unknown

Expedition Unknown's "The Great Gold Rush Shootout" episode that filmed in Shasta County is available to view on HBO Max and Prime Video.

Sundial Film Festival: March 21st

Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Sundial Film Festival. There will be 2 showings with entirely different content. 2pm showing is PG and 7pm is PG13. Hope to see you there!

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Coming Soon: The Dresden Sun

The Dresden Sun is having a private local screening in early Februrary and is expecting to release the film later in the month! We will share more details as they are available.

Available Now: 2025 Annual Report

Curious about how the film industry impacts our region? Check out our 2025 Annual Report available now!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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