Imperial County Film Commission

02/27/2025

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe home.

One of the great screen performers of the 20th century, Hackman had an amiable grace, easy humor and wide range that made him equally believable in roles as lower-class losers and high-powered executives. He was nominated for an Oscar five times and won twice, both times for playing wicked officers of the law: Popeye Doyle in William Friedkin's "The French Connection" and Little Bill Dagget in Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven."

Read more about the actor's life and legacy: wp.me/pc8uak-1lFtR2

02/27/2025

Did you know that San Diego has played host to hundreds of TV and film productions, including hits like "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," as well as classics like "Citizen Kane"?

02/26/2025

Taking our fight to Sacramento 👊

Earlier this week, Principal Officer Lindsay Dougherty and Political Director Ed Duffy travelled to Sacramento to meet with elected officials and Northern California Teamsters to share concerns around the state of our industry and highlight other Teamster legislative priorities for the 2025 - 2026 year.

TODAY we will be joining Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur and Isaac Bryan for a Press Conference at SAG-AFTRA about 'Strengthening the Hollywood Film & TV Jobs Incentive Program'.
💻 WATCH Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2pZu37Siulo

🎬 TOMORROW we will be 'Rolling' out more information about how YOU can get involved in our fight to expand our film and television jobs program AND tell your story of what a vibrant film and television industry means for you and your family.

Stay tuned!

02/26/2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor best known for film and television roles including “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. She was 39. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michelle-trachtenberg-dead-gossip-girl-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-actor-1236321301/

02/22/2025

Keanu Reeves and 'Constantine' director Francis Lawrence recently revealed they've pitched DC on 'Constantine 2' and are ready to start on a script.

02/22/2025

George Armitage, who directed, wrote and produced films including "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," died Saturday. He was 83.

02/19/2025

Support local arts and enjoy a fantastic concert.

02/07/2025

01/25/2025

KTLA’s Omar Lewis was live with Founder and CEO of Zello, Louis Dargenzio who has transformed his new Headquarters into the Zello Infrastructure Support Center, a centralized donation and res…

01/23/2025

Oscar nominations announced this morning.

The 2025 nominations saw a number of big names and some favorites miss out on recognition this year.

was shut out, Selena Gomez and Denzel Washington were not nominated, and overperformed. More here: bit.ly/3WwjJdN

01/23/2025

The L.A. production community was already struggling before the fires. Now, boosting local shoots has taken on a new urgency.

01/18/2025

Three members of the Altadena Mountain Rescue lost their homes in the devastating Eaton Fire, but continue to serve their community in the aftermath.

01/17/2025

A legal showdown is continuing to erupt over misconduct allegations in the filming of , with Justin Baldoni suing Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for orchestrating a campaign to smear him. bit.ly/4hkREyb

01/16/2025

David Lynch, the writer-director whose films and TV series including , and portrayed a seemingly bucolic America, only to reveal it as teeming with the mysterious and macabre, has died. He was 78: bit.ly/3E85K7u

01/06/2025

List of winners from last night's Golden Globes

12/21/2024

The list of villains cast for Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films’ live action take on 'Masters of the Universe' now includes Jared Leto, Sam C. Wilson, Hafthor Bjornsson and Kojo Attah bit.ly/41KgzXm

12/17/2024

The California On Location Awards honors the best Location Professionals in entertainment.