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Amy Lemisch
Director
California Film Commission
For more information about CFC and its programs, go to www.film.ca.gov.
Responsibilities and accomplishments include:
Increasing the amount of film production occurring in California:
- Offered the largest collection of location photos in the world through the CFC's online Cinemascout location database and on-site resource library.
- Reduced costs to productions shooting in California by finding new or vacant state-owned properties for film production companies at minimal costs.
- Led the state's effort to retain and attract all levels of film production; acted as the state's link to all levels of the entertainment community from film/TV producers and location managers to major studios, unions and guilds.
Educating decision makers about the value of in-state film production:
- Coordinated with all levels of state and local governments to create film-friendly laws and guidelines, reduced costs, and eliminated restrictions that dissuade film productions from filming in California.
- Partnered with 60 Regional Film Offices across the state to establish film-friendly guidelines, laws and outreach programs that supported and attracted all levels of film production and still photography.
- Worked with regional municipalities to create policies that balanced the needs of filmmakers with local business communities.
Streamlining the state's filming permit process:
- Offered free online permitting for all state properties including state beaches and parks, highways, and government buildings.
- Issued an average of 2,000 permits per year.
- Managed all types of production-related issues that arose with filming on state property.
The California Film Commission (CFC) serves as the state's primary liaison between the film production community and all levels of government. The CFC's number one goal is to support California's vital film production industry and to increase the number of film and TV productions by offering support services and providing filmmakers with low cost alternatives when filming in the state.
"The California Film Commission (CFC) serves as the state's primary liaison between the film production community and all levels of government. The CFC's number one goal is to support California's vital film production industry and to increase the number of film and TV productions by offering support services and providing filmmakers with low cost alternatives when filming in the state."