LORIN & ELIZABETH DREYFUSS TO CO-HOST
15th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ON LOCATION AWARDS
LOS ANGELES, CA...October 2, 2009--- Presented by FLICS (Film Liaisons in California Statewide), the 15th Annual California On Location Awards will be co-hosted by stars of stage and screen Lorin and Elizabeth Dreyfuss. Additional presenters will include Assemblyman Paul Krekorian and Glenn Gainor, Head of Physical Production, Sony Pictures/Screen Gems among many others.
This year’s California On Location Awards or as it’s commonly known, the COLAs, is the premiere event to honor top location professionals and production companies in stills, commercials, television, and features. The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2009 with a reception at 3:00p.m. and the awards beginning at 5:00p.m. at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown.
The COLAs are by invitation only, but members of the press are invited to attend and cover the event. Press credentials can be arranged by contacting Jeff Hocker at jhocker@dc.rr.com or 760-320-5272.
The COLAs are produced by Rajan Shandil (Contigo-Visual) and Jon Brown (Showpros) and is presented by the Film Liaisons In California Statewide (FLICS). The FLICS mission is to attract and facilitate film and television production within their region. They do this through referrals to location professionals, attendance at trade shows, hosting events for the entertainment industry, and informative digital photo libraries. The goal of the FLICS is to grow and to retain filming in the State of California.
“Most often overlooked in the credits, a quality location manager with creative confidence and visual foresight is paramount in the overall success of a project. Interpreting the director’s vision is one thing – delivering it is the real challenge. The California On Location Awards reminds us of their very significant contribution and rewards them with the recognition they deserve. It has been an honor for the last 14 years to join my fellow film commissioners in presenting the only awards ceremony specifically showcasing the exceptional contribution of production managers, location scouts and managers and production teams who are key to the entertainment industry,” said Pauline East, Director, Antelope Valley Film Commission.
The COLAs are produced through the generosity of many great film industry companies that support all aspects of production below and above the line. The following are a few of the Diamond and Platinum level sponsors: Contigo-Visual, Daily Variety, L.A. Marriott Downtown, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, The Showpros, Teamsters Local 399, FilmL.A., Inc., Fox Studios, L.A. Center Studios/Hollywood Locations, P3 Update, Pacific Production Services, Paramount Pictures, PDC/Wolfgang, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. Additionally over 25 film offices, commissions, and convention and visitors bureaus throughout the state of California work throughout the year to provide assistance in both funding and services for the production of the COLA Awards.
Sheri Davis, Director, Inland Empire Film Commission; Janice Arrington, Director, Orange County Film Commission and Pauline East, Director, Antelope Valley Film Office share the responsibility of co-chairing the awards.
The judge’s panel is carefully selected to represent a wide spectrum of areas within the film, television and commercial industry. This year’s judges are: Gregory Alpert – Location Manager, Ed Duffy – Business Agent, Teamsters Local 399, Claudia Eastman – Location Manager, David McKinney – Location Manager, Bill McDonald – Producer, David Phelps – Association of Independent Producers, Richard Prince – UPM. |
