California Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive (Mostly Post Production Tax Credit If your Facility is located in an "Enterprize Zone")

San Diego Film Commision
(Fee Free Locations, No Permit Fees, etc.)

San Francisco Film and Television Rebate Program
(San Francisco offers a refund on all City fees paid, San Francisco payroll taxes paid and a portion of
hotel and sales tax paid to the City during production of a Feature Film or Television program.)

California Film Commision
(Free permits for California State properties. No location fees for California State properties (STAR)Partnership is a unique program that offers filmmakers access to unused, distinctive State-owned properties)

Film L.A. Inc.
(L.A. City Fee Waiver for many frequently filmed City facilities, including City Hall, other office buildings and city owned property, and Library facilities.)

L.A. City Alleys Available for Filming
Public alleys throughout Los Angeles have become more accessible to
filmmakers thanks to a new arrangement between the City and FilmL.A., Inc.

Inland Empire Film Commision
(No Permit Fee for Temecula & Barstow)

Video Symphony Tv & Film School
(The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) has awarded Video Symphony a new two-year contract to provide subsidized upgrade digital media training to full-time professionals employed by California studios and production companies)

Equipment Rental

Film Equipment Rental,
Sound Equipment Rental,
Lighting Rental

Equipment Sales

Lighting, Hi Def Sales, Grip,
Camera Sales, Post Production Sound

Audio/Video Post
& Recording

Audio Post, Video Post,
Recording Studio ADR Services, Music Library, Production Offices DVD Authoring

Actors, Castings and Talent Services

Actor and Actress Resources, Casting and Headshots

Location, Location, Location

Locations, Permits, Location Scouting Services, Film Commissions

Production Companies

Music Video Production Companies, Feature Film Production Companies

Event and Party Planning

Live Sound, Party Planning, Party Locations, Party Rental

Ad Agencies / Marketing

Advertising Agencies, Marketing Companies, Publicity

Sets and Stages

Backdrops, Scenic Artists, Studio Movie Sets

Production Crew and Services

Prop Wardrobe, Hair and Wigs, Manicure, Professional Makeup Artists

IndieProducer Short Film Contest
Now Thru 08/31/2008 - Beverly Hills, California
One of the great benefits of making a short film is that it showcases your talent as an actor or filmmaker. But in order for it to advance your career, the right people have to see your film. The IP Short Film Contest was created to help aspiring filmmakers like you get your work in front of producers, directors of development and studio executives who can hire you to make more movies.

Indie Fest USA Expo and International Film Festival
08/08/2008 - 08/15/2008 - Anaheim, California
INDIE FEST USA EXPO Offers the opportunity to explore over 250 exhibit booths and vendors, the excitement of seeing hot cars and hot models, visit booths from local businesses and national vendors and so much more.

SIGGRAPH Conference and Expo
08/11/2008 — 08/16/2008 - San Diego, California
SIGGRAPH 2008 is evolving along with the computer graphics and interactive techniques community. We're dissolving the borders between traditional SIGGRAPH programs to create a more fluid, interdisciplinary conference. And we're offering presenters more flexible options for sharing their work.

Downtown Film Festival
08/13/2008 — 08/17/2008 - Los Angeles, California
200+ Films to Screen During 5-Day Event, Celebrating the 'Renaissance' of L.A.'s Historic Core, at Venues Throughout Downtown's Culturally Rich Neighborhoods.

P2 Workflow Workshop
08/14/2008 - 08/15/2008 - Los Angeles, California
Join the Tapeless (R)evolution: Liberate yourself from the linear domain, and learn true creative freedom in a free-form non-linear image workflow from acquisition to archive. This dynamic two-day workshop brings the technology to the professional, and the professional into the process.

Music Licensing Primer
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
This three-hour informative seminar will focus on licensing music for film and television productions as well as soundtrack deals. Music Supervisor Brooke Wentz from the Rights Workshop in San Francisco will cover such topics as copyright clearance, synchronization and master use licensing, music supervision, public domain and cue sheets.

FlashForward Conference and Film Festival
08/20/2008 - 08/22/2008 - San Francisco, California
This year's theme is Passion. Join us to reconnect with your passion and to witness and learn from the passions of others.

Palm Springs International ShortFest
08/21/2008 - 08/27/2008 - Palm Springs, California
Now in its 14th year, the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming.

IDA DocuWeek Theatrical Documentary Showcase
08/22/2008 — 08/28/2008 - Los Angeles, California
DocuWeek™ helps to qualify feature and short documentaries for Academy Award® consideration, by screening a seven-day commercial run in a theater in Los Angeles County.

California Next Gen Film Festival
08/28/2008 - 08/31/2008 - Sacramento, California
he California Next Gen Film Festival (NGFF) is a 4-day cinematic event that encourages and supports young filmmakers that are moving the medium forward in the various digital formats. Filmmakers of all levels are invited to share their unique visions with a California audience at the first annual NGFF!

Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo
09/03/2008 — 09/04/2008 - Los Angeles, California
irtual worlds are rapidly being adopted by many companies in many industries. Media, entertainment and advertising companies are using virtual worlds as a way to generate new revenue and further engage audiences.

The Accolade Competition
09/12/2008 — 09/17/2008 - La Jolla, California
Entering its sixth year, The Accolade is an international, non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.

2008 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Sept 13, 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Awards are handed out in the following categories: Animation, casting, costumes, sound mixing and sound editing.

Valley Film Festival
09/24/2008 - 09/28/2008 - North Hollywood, California
Founded in 2000, The Valley Film Festival, a project of Community Partners®, holds the proud title of the first film festival in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley and is designed to bring together established filmmakers, emerging talent, and their audiences on the studio backlot - just North of Hollywood.

3D Biz Ex
09/29/2008 — 10/01/2008 - Universal City, California
3D Biz-Ex is a “Big Tent” environment that brings together developers, providers and customers in all 3D market and application segments. The unique 3D environment for attendees:

8th Annual Shriekfest Film Festival
10/02/2008 — 10/05/2008 - Hollywood, California
Shriekfest is an international festival and screenplay competition dedicated to getting horror/thriller/sci-fi/fantasy filmmakers and screenwriters the recognition they deserve. What makes our festival unique is that we proactively help the filmmakers and screenwriters by promoting their work to the industry.

American Film Market
11/05/2008 — 11/12/2008 - Santa Monica, California
The business of independent motion picture production and distribution - a truly collaborative process - reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market.

Entertainment Properties for Sale:

For Sale: Valley Village: House With Recording Studio $839,000

For Sale: Burbank, Production & Post Production Facility.

For Sale: Burbank, 1200 sq. ft. Salon

Home Recording Studios for sale
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Entertainment Properties for Lease:

1 - 30 production offices long term or short term, Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA
ask for Susanne, 818-567-6190
susanne@independentproductioncenter.com

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Entrtainment Properties Wanted:

Looking to buy 2000-5000 sq. ft. post production facility. Contact Misty Tamburelli 818- 303-4977 mtamburelli@beitler.com

Looking to lease any short term 1 - 20 production offices. Westside, Burbank, Hollywood. Contact Misty Tamburelli
818- 303-4977 mtamburelli@beitler.com