Events

June 19, 2021

Free Webinar – Locations Done Right

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, the Imperial County Film Commission will host its third in a series of virtual educational webinars: Locations Done Right. The webinars are free and open to the public. The Film Commission has tapped JJ Levine to lead this discussion as her resume includes extensive experience in television, feature films, commercials,…
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May 29, 2021

Free Webinar – Visual Design & Filmmaking

Join us for our next webinar - Visual Design & Filmmaking. This webinar will cover topics ranging from art department composition, duties and coordination with various departments including director/DP, wardrobe and locations. Aimed at the independent filmmaker, time will also be spent addressing the challenges of visual design on a budget and with limited staff.…
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May 20, 2021

Now Accepting Entries for a Virtual Film Festival – Drama

The Imperial County Film Commission is proud to host a series of virtual film festivals. These festivals, each focusing on a unique genre of filmmaking and storytelling, are designed to encourage filmmakers, their craft and provide an audience for their work. Each festival will be available for everyone to view online for one week.  The…
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April 24, 2021

Virtual Webinar – The Dos & Don’ts of Film Permits

The Dos & Don'ts of Film Permits is designed to educate independent film makers on the film permit process and the necessity of production insurance. Dan Taylor, President of Inland Empire Film Services, and Charla Teeters, Film Commissioner for Imperial County, with their over 30 years of combined experience, will discuss the process, changes and…
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April 1, 2021

Now Accepting Entries for a Virtual Film Festival – Music Videos

The Imperial County Film Commission is proud to host a series of virtual film festivals. These festivals, each focusing on a unique genre of filmmaking and storytelling, are designed to encourage filmmakers, their craft and provide an audience for their work. Each festival will be available for everyone to view online for one week.  The…
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October 18, 2019

8th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival

The Curtain Is Set To Open For The 8th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival and Artist Showcase The Imperial County Film Commission announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival. The event will take place on Friday, October 18, from 5pm-10pm at the Ricochet Event Center in…
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September 10, 2019

Deadline Extended Imperial Valley Film Festival and Artist Showcase Call for Entries

Announcing the 8th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival and Artist Showcase,Call for Entries The Imperial County Film Commission would like to announce dates for its 8th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival and Artist Showcase. The film festival and showcase will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Ricochet Event Center in Imperial. The…
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February 22, 2019

A Night at the Oscars

Join the Imperial County Film Commission for A Night at the Oscars. This event will be a celebration of filming in our area and the economic benefits to the County of such activities. Imperial County has a long and storied history with both big and small screens and continues to be a popular choice as Hollywood’s…
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October 19, 2018

7th Annual Imperial Valley Film Festival & Artist Showcase

Dates Friday, October 19, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday, October 20, from 9:00am to 10:00pm. Where The Festival will take place at the Imperial Valley Mall. The art gallery and workshops will be held in the PacSun retail space near the food court and movies will be screened at the Cinemark Theaters.
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