by Steven Wilson | Apr 13, 2026 | Features
Desert tension close to home: How Breakdown turned Placer County into a THRILLING movie set In April of 1996, long before audiences felt the tension in theaters, quiet roads in Auburn, Cool and Newcastle became the backdrop for a story filled with fear, mystery... by Steven Wilson | Nov 6, 2025 | Features, News
2025 HALL OF FAME CLASS RECOGNITION Local filmmaker Rob Gore is no stranger to the big stage and bright lights. The longtime actor and producer has walked his fair share of red carpets, but thanks to some secrecy from his family, he was star-struck last month... by Steven Wilson | Sep 12, 2025 | Features, News
CALIFORNIA ON LOCATION AWARDS NOMINEES Nearly a dozen Placer County filmmakers and location managers have been recognized by the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) committee for their outstanding work in Film, Commercials, Stills, and TV. The following... by Steven Wilson | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, News
New California film and tv tax credit to help Placer County with local productions A historic expansion of the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program is expected to benefit Placer County as productions seek out locations to take advantage of new savings.... by Steven Wilson | Jun 10, 2025 | Features
Kevin Costner stars in this supernatural thriller Hollywood made its way to Placer in 2001 to film ‘Dragonfly,’ a supernatural thriller directed by Tom Shadyac from a screenplay by Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson, and David Seltzer based on a story by Camp and... by Steven Wilson | Feb 27, 2025 | Features
Introduction to Filming in California Since Centaur Film Company moved from New Jersey to the modest citrus groves of Hollywood in 1911, the Golden State has become the headquarters for America’s premier film studios and production companies, as well as one of the...