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California: Hollywood’s Back Lot – Open for Business: California Proves Second to None at the 2013 California Locations Conference.

Over 300 people participated in the 6th Annual California Locations Conference held at The Water Garden in Santa Monica on April 20, 2013. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY

With the best locations and the most knowledgeable, professional and equipped staffing in the world, California remains and always will be the best place to say “Action!” The annual California Locations Conference showcased the best California has to offer in the way of locations, local production support and incentives, and offered in-depth panel discussions on maximizing production opportunities when shooting here in the Golden State. Filmmakers and location professionals networked recently with each other and with representatives from 42 film commissions and offices from all over California.

Afterwards, all were feted at a reception, with the attendees meeting one-on-one with the film commissions who also shared some of the state’s best wines with the guests. The event was hosted by FLICS (Film Liaisons in California Statewide, Inc.) and the California Film Commission. More information on filming on location in California can be found here.

FLICS Locations of Note

Chasing Mavericks star Gerard Butler filmed in San Mateo, Santa Cruz and portions of downtown Los Angeles. This surfing drama is based on the life of American surfer Jay Moriarity,

Orange County is again in the spotlight with Tom Hanks filming at Disneyland for the new film, Saving Mr. Banks. Hanks will portray the legendary Walt Disney. The film is set to release in 2013.

Woody Allen is shooting his latest project in various locations throughout San Francisco. Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Peter Sarsgaard are attached on the yet-to-be titled project.