by Steven Wilson | Sep 10, 2026 | Features, News
AUBURN’S HOLLYWOOD MOMENT Thirty years ago, Historic Old Town Auburn took center stage in a Hollywood story about friendship, love and the extraordinary possibilities that can emerge from an ordinary life. This year marks the 30th anniversary of... by Steven Wilson | Aug 5, 2026 | Features, News
The Donner Party’s westward migration and encampment in the Sierra during the winter of 1846-47 has become one of the most studied tragedies in California history Donner Memorial State Park recently premiered a new 26‑minute visitor center film that offers an... by Steven Wilson | Aug 3, 2026 | Features, News
When Subaru wanted to show off the wild side of its newest vehicles, it found the perfect backdrop in the mountains of Northern California. Last summer, the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office was proud to assist with a roughly $1 million Subaru commercial campaign... by Steven Wilson | Jul 21, 2026 | Features
Brendan Fraser’s live action set filmed on the American River A 1997 copy of the Auburn Journal highlighted the City of Auburn’s ‘small but integral role’ in the Disney classic “George of the Jungle.” The live-action comedy, which starred Brendan Fraser,... by Steven Wilson | Jul 14, 2026 | Features, News
First year of expanded program projected to bring $6.6 billion in economic impact Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the first year of California’s expanded Film and Television Tax credit program is on track to deliver a record $6.6 billion in economic impact.... by Steven Wilson | Apr 29, 2026 | Features, News
Connecting filmmakers with local experts to simplify permitting and unlock our diverse filming locations Film Placer Tahoe recently partnered with the Arts Council of Placer County to host a dynamic Spark Session, “Lights, Camera, Permits!”—a free virtual workshop...