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November 2009
From the Desk of...Debra De Graw, CEO
The Mendocino County Film Office, which is housed and supported mainly by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, contin-
ues to apply for funding partnerships throughout the county.
This year the Fort Bragg Promotions Committee was able to budget $800 from the City of Fort Bragg to help with some of the ex-
penses of the Film Office. We have also learned that Visit Mendocino has budgeted $5,000 this year for the film office. These funds
will help cover some of the expenses such as promoting the county at the Association of Film Commissioners International (A.F.C.I.)
Locations Tradeshow, in the spring. As well as the film commission training and attendance at A.F.C.I.’s Cineposium this fall, promo-
tion at various events, expenses related to assisting location scouts when they are scouting our county, and Film Hats for events and
scouts who come to our county looking for locations.
Other expenses associated with the Film Office are memberships with A.F.C.I. and the F.L.I.C.S. (Film Liaisons In California State-
wide), as well as support and attendance at the California Only Tradeshow (coordinated jointly by the Film Liaisons In California
Statewide and the California Film Commission), and attendance at quarterly board meetings of the F.L.I.C.S. We also support the
C.O.L.A.’s (California On Location Awards) where locations scouts and managers are recognized for their work in finding the perfect
location, and working through the obstacles associated with filming on location.
The Film Office was pleased to be a part of the welcoming committee for the Producer’s Guild of America (P.G.A.), when Visit Mendo-
cino asked the Mendocino County Film Office to say a few words at the luncheon. It was held in Ukiah at Parducci’s, Saturday, October
10, 2009. Mendocino County Film Hats were distributed as welcome gifts from the film office at the event.
About 25 members of the P.G.A. made a weekend trip from their meeting in San Francisco to visit Mendocino County. They stayed
in Hopland, ate in Ukiah, sampled the wines all over our wine region, and had a shopping time in the beautiful village of Mendocino, a
fabulous catered reception in Elk and then dinner in Elk, before heading back to Hopland.
We were pleased to learn that one of the attendees with the Producers Guild is considering bringing a project to our county. We con-
tinue to be contact with him to assist in making this happen.
We have also been busy helping a scout for a catalog shoot in the month of November. Assisting with finding props, locations, and
lodging is a part of what the Mendocino County Film Office does, as well as guiding them through the permit process, contacts, ser-
vices, and more.
The Mendocino County Film Office now has a Facebook Page where you can post location photos and you can follow us on Twitter.
For more information on the Film Office you can find us at www.filmmendocino.com.
Stephen R. Horner
P.O. Box 1228
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
961-3302 • www.CampbellGroup.com
We all assume business is down because of the poor economy. No doubt that’s true. But have you ever considered that another
problem might be the way your business looks?
Perhaps your retail store, garage, inn, restaurant or attraction has bad feng shui: gives off bad vibes; makes people uncomfortable;
makes them stay away. Some examples:
-Your business sign is broken; letters are missing or faded. Message: I’m broken and tired. I don’t really care that much anymore.
-Torn or greasy menus. Message: I’m not spending money on this stuff because I figure you’ll come anyway.
-Stacks of old newspapers and magazines, faded plastic plants, trash, clutter, booths with holes in the upholstery. Message: It’s the
way I like it. Take it or leave it.
-Restaurant doors left open on cold nights (this has happened to me twice recently). Message: Get used to it. We’re working hard,
we’re hot and a little discomfort is worth our great food. Oh, really?
-Employees are surly with customers. Message: no one is minding the store.
A little spring cleanup can pay dividends in more customers and more profits.
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Your Pet’s Photo with Santa! Mendocino Land Trust Dine Out Night
The much beloved “ Your pet’s Photo with Santa!” event at Fort Support the Mendocino Land Trust by enjoying a won-
Bragg Feed and Pet. The funds raised will be donated to SOS (Sup- derful dinner at the MacCallum House Restaurant dur-
port our Shelter). Margaret Bodaly,graciously donating her time, ing the Land Trust’s Dine-Out Night on Wednesday,
will be the photographer.Cypress Bodaly will be serving as Elf. November 18, 2009. Dinner will be served from 5:30
Bring the family and show your support for our local Animal Care p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please make your reservations as soon
and Control while receiving a memorable keepsake that can also be as possible by calling 937-0289. For additional in-
made into a holiday card or gift. Fort Bragg Feed & Pet 880 Stew- formation, contact Jenny Hall at the Mendocino Land
art St Fort Bragg 964-3333 Trust at 962-0470 or jhall@mendocinolandtrust.org.
962-0470 (information) or 707-937-0289
Petroni Vineyards Wine and Mushroom Dinner at (reservations) www.mendocinolandtrust.org
The Mendocino Hotel
Petroni Vineyards Winemaker Dinner at 6:00 pm , where Wine- Nov. 20
maker Martin Mackenzie pairs the fine wines of Petroni Vineyards Singer/Songwriters in a Row
with fine cuisine by Executive Chef Joe Brown at the Mendocino Come to the Mendocino Stories & Music Series’ annual
Hotel 45080 Main Street Mendocino 937-0511 or toll free singer/songwriters-in-a-row showcase. We will feature
1-800-548-0513 local talented musicians Todd Walton, Angela Rose and
www.mendocinohotel.com Tommy Brown. Tommy will be back the following Sat-
LOCAL LICKS LIVE XVI - November 14th The Coast urday at the Hill House Inn with his band, “The Smokin’
proudly presents our 16th annual concert to keep music programs Mirrors”. Mendocino Hotel’s Garden Room 937-1732
in our Coastal schools. Featuring some of the finest musicians in www.mendocinostories.com
Mendocino County, all in acoustic concert in the gorgeous en-
vironment of Cotton Auditorium. This years show features (al-
What’s the Chamber Up To? Page 5 • November 2009
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