About CFC
The California Film Commission (CFC) is one of several economic development departments within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development working to attract, retain, and expand business opportunities in California. The CFC supports a production-friendly environment to retain and grow production jobs and economic activity statewide, enhancing California’s position as the leading location for all forms of media content creation nationally and globally.
Mission
To support the film, television, and commercial industries to retain, attract, and grow production-related jobs and the many ancillary businesses that benefit from increased production activity in California.
Services
The California Film Commission was created in 1984 as a state agency to enhance California’s position as the premier location for all forms of media content creation. The CFC supports film, television, and commercial productions of all sizes and budgets by providing one-stop support services including location and troubleshooting assistance, permits for filming at state-owned facilities, and access to resources including an extensive digital location library. The CFC also administers the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program and serves as the primary liaison between the production community and all levels of government (including local, state, and federal jurisdictions) to facilitate filming in-state.
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The CFC supports a production-friendly environment to retain/grow production jobs and economic activity statewide. It works in conjunction with just under 60 local film offices/commissions (Regional Film Partners) across California. More information is available here.
We look forward to helping you make your next project in California a success!
Board of Commissioners
The California Film Commission has an advisory board of up to 22 members appointed by the Governor, Senate Pro Tem and Speaker of the Assembly who work to enhance the economic climate in California by keeping film industry jobs and projects in the state.
Members of the Board
Wendy Greuel, (Chair), Consultant, Discovery Cube L.A.
Joshua LaFarga, (Vice Chair) Director of Public and Government Affairs, Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 1309
Jennifer Gonring (Secretary), CEO, Gonring, Spahn and Associates
Benjamin Allen, Senator, CA State Senate
Arturo Barquet, Exec. V.P. & CFO of Global Production Operations, Universal Filmed Entertainment
Brian Brokaw, Partner, The Media Company LLC
Cindy Capobianco, Partner, Galisteo Group
Wendy Carrillo, Assembly Member, CA State Assembly
Andrew Z. Davis, President of Production Administration, Sony Pictures Studios
Thom Davis, IATSE, 2nd International Vice President
Steve Dayan, Consultant
Bonnie Goldfarb, Co-Founder/Exec. Producer, Harvest Films
Karen Horne, CEO, The Karen Horne Co, LLC
Peter Kaufman, Producer, Walrus & Associates
Janet Knutsen, Producer/Unit Production Manager, Directors Guild of America
Debra Langford, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, USC Marshall School of Business
Kathy Le Backes, Vice President – Representation, Inclusion Strategies, and Engagement, The Walt Disney Company
Alya Michelson, Co-Chair, Michelson Philanthropies
Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Kim B. Nguyen, Councilwoman, City of Garden Grove
Steve Padilla, Senator, CA State Senate
Kerri Wood Einertson, Executive Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, SAG-AFTRA
Ex-Officio Members of the Board
Executive Director, California Film Commission
Daniel Berlant
State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Sean Duryee
Commissioner, California Highway Patrol
Armando Quintero
Director, Department of Parks and Recreation
Tony Tavares
Director, Department of Transportation
Board Member Designees
Karla Sayles
Deputy Director, California Film Commission
Wendy Collins
Assistant State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Amanda L. Ray
Deputy Commissioner, California Highway Patrol
Sedrick Mitchell
Deputy Director, Department of Parks and Recreation
Michael Keever
Deputy Director, Department of Transportation
Board Meeting Notices
A list of public notices for upcoming board meetings.
Board Meeting Notices
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 10-25-24
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 06-07-24
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 03-22-24
2023
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 11-03-23
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 07-28-23
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 03-24-23
2022
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 11-04-22
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 09-09-22
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 07-22-22
- CFC Board Meeting Notice 03-11-22
2021
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 11-19-21
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 10-19-21
- CFC Board Meeting Notice Agenda 07-09-21
- CFC Board Meeting Notice 03-26-21
2020
Board Meeting Minutes
2023
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 11-03-23
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 07-28-23
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 03-24-23
2022
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 11-04-22
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 09-09-22
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 07-22-22
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 03-11-22
2021
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 11-19-21
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 07-09-21
- CFC Board Meeting Minutes 03-26-21
2020
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7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tel: 323.860.2960 | 800.858.4749
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