FLICS - Film California

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all of this year’s Screen International Global Production Awards winners and nominees at Cannes. Proud to see California recognized on the global stage with the California Film Commission taking home Film Commission of the Year (State/Province/National).

And congratulations as well to all the incredible offices nominated this year, including our friends and colleagues at the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission. A strong showing for California and the film commission community overall!

05/16/2026

A great conversation today at Cannes with industry leaders, film commissioners, and production professionals discussing the future of filmmaking in California.

As productions continue looking for diverse locations, experienced local partners, and film-friendly communities, regional film offices play an important role in supporting projects of every scale throughout the state.

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined us for the discussion.

05/15/2026

Tomorrow at Cannes.

Join us for a special FilmUSA panel discussion:
“From The Pitt to One Battle After Another: Powering Production in California”

We’ll be talking about the momentum happening across California production, the impact of the expanded tax credit program, and how collaboration between film commissions, and location professionals continues to drive filming throughout the state.

Featuring:
• Colleen Bell
• Manijeh Fata
• Michael Glaser
• Cassandra Hesseltine

Saturday, May 16
13:30–14:30
FilmUSA Pavilion #107
International Village Riviera
Cannes

We’d love to see you there!

05/09/2026

We are excited to have members of FLICS at the festival! Let us know if you want to schedule a meeting to hear more about filming in California!

Looking forward to LMGI Board member Michael Glaser and the exciting conversation around the evolving production landscape in California and the partnerships helping shape it. Mark your Cannes Calendars!

05/04/2026

We can’t wait! Looking forward to day at !

The American Pavilion will gather industry leaders for a day of programming about California’s leadership as a global hub for film and television.

05/01/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 California On Location Awards (COLA) where we celebrate the very best in on-location production across the state—honoring the exceptional work of Location Managers, Location Teams, and Public Employees who keep California’s productions running seamlessly. These dedicated professionals are the driving force behind the creativity, collaboration, and excellence that make California the premier destination for filmmaking.

Presented by Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), the 31st annual awards show will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Sponsors and invited guests can look forward to an inspiring evening recognizing industry excellence.

Please visit www.COLAawards.com for eligible categories, show updates, sponsorship information, and nomination guidelines. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2026.

03/16/2026

Congrats to all! OBAA was filmed throughout California! And we couldn't be more proud of this film.

01/26/2026

"Set Decorator Anthony Carlino SDSA and Production Designer Florencia Martin discuss the approach they took up and down California, filming on location in 9 different cities, using inspiration from the locations and the people living there to create a variety of characters’ sets."

Set Decorator Anthony Carlino SDSA and Production Designer Florenc...

01/22/2026

Congrats to all!

01/12/2026