your GUIDE TO filming in Shasta County CALIFORNIA
Shasta County PHOTO CREDIT: JASON HEAD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome...... pg. 3
Local Support...... pg. 4
State & Local Film Incentives...... pg. 5
Drone Use...... pg. 6-7
Film Affiliations...... pg. 8
Filming on Location...... pg. 9
Festival & Events...... pg. 10
Local Agriculture...... pg. 11
Climate...... pg. 12-13
Dining Options...... pg. 14-16
First Aid / Medical...... pg. 17
Film Credits...... pg. 18-19
Transportation...... pg. 20
Film Location Pictures...... pg. 21-41 Welcome
Shasta County and neighboring areas have some of the most breathtaking scenic locations available in the great State of California. From volcanoes and numerous waterfalls, breathtaking mountain views on just about every side, to lavender fields and goldmines....
Shasta County is a film. . makers dream .
Redding California has a vibrant and strong arts & film community. Film Shasta works with local and regional businesses and agencies to help facilitate professional film services such as location scouting, permit assistance, local resources, offered at no charge to filmmakers in and out of town.
Film Shasta is recognized by the County of Shasta and the California Film Commission as the official advocate for filming in Shasta County, California. We are also a member of the organization Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), Location Managers Guild International and the Association for Film Commissioners International (AFCI).
Sabrina Jurisich Shasta County Film Commissioner
3 LOCAL SUPPORT
accommodations Our local lodging partners are ready to welcome your group. Peak season in Redding is April to October, and early booking is best to secure needed rooms and amenities. If you have questions regarding what properties are most ideal for your groups needs, please contact our office.
dining In addition to the local dining options listed in this booklet, there are also many national chain restaurants in the area.
drone photography Please refer to the California Film Commission’s site for current drone regulations (and see the section in this book). Any drone usage must be approved in advance with each permitting agency and a proof of insurance, certification and a copy of the permit filed with our office.
permit assistance Shasta County has various jurisdictions that issue permits. We partner with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the United States Forest Service, City of Redding, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Public Works, and other entities. It is encouraged to run all permits through our office so we can help identify agencies, expedite processes and provide support as needed.
location gallery Our website features over 2,500 photos of wonderful locations in our region. However, we are always adding locations and are happy to help with specific requests to meet your project’s needs. If you don’t see it - just ask!
local expertise In addition to location support, we can help facilitate connection to our local film community and resources that are available to you. Again, if you don’t find it, just ask; we’re here to help.
4 STATE & LOCAL FILM INCENTIVES
state level The California Film Commission administers the Film & Television Tax Credit Program, which provides tax credits on qualified expenditures for eligible productions that are produced in California. The program has been extended until 2025. Each fiscal year - July 1 to June 30, funding is released for categories including: TV Projects, Relocating TV, Indie Features and Non-Indie Features.
Shasta County In July of 2018, Shasta County expanded its local film initiative. Eligible productions must meet the following guidelines: 1. Production must have a minimum of 50 room nights in a Redding hotel 2. Production company must provide a local expenditure report, due within a week of production departing Shasta County. 3. Production company must complete a post production survey. 4. Production will add an end credit acknowledgment of “Shasta County Film Commission” along with the Film Shasta logo (digital file available from Film Shasta). 5. Production must contact Film Shasta for complete details of incentive qualifications in advance of project start date in Shasta County.
5 DRONE USE
Requirements for the Use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) when Filming on State Property Rev. November, 2018
On August 29th, 2016, the FAA’s permanent regulations for the commercial operation of drones – small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System went into effect. These regulations under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 107, establish the minimum safety standards for small UAS operations in the United States.
These rules establish certification requirements for small UAS pilots under 14 CFR Part 107, establishing a category of pilot referred to as the Remote Pilot. A person holding a traditional pilot certificate under Part 61 may also operate small UAS under Part 107 if they meet certain requirements outlined in the rule. Both category of pilots may supervise the operation of a small UAS operated by someone without any pilot certification under Part 107 or Part 61.
Section 333 Exemptions Are No Longer Valid Prior to the establishment of Part 107 Rules – the FAA’s regulations for the commercial use of small UAS, filming activities using UAS were sanctioned under Section 333 Exemptions. As the FAA has recently repealed Section 333 Exemptions, they are no longer valid, and all UAS remote pilots should now be operating under Part 107 Rules.
For those familiar with Section 333 guidelines, be aware that the following requirements are no longer mandatory:
• The use of a visual observer* • A private pilot certificate and medical certificate • A 500-ft. perimeter from non-participants
*Although a visual observer is no longer required, the California Film Commission recommends the use of a visual observer for safer UAS operations.
Under Part 107 Rules, the FAA no longer requires:
• A Certificate of Authorization (COA) • A Plan of Activities (POA) • Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS)
While some of the other Section 333 Exemption guidelines are the same as Part 107 Rules, the biggest change is that Part 107 Remote Pilots may not fly directly over people, and that includes cast and crew. The only circumstance in which flying over people is allowed is with an FAA waiver, and to date, very few waivers to fly over people have been issued. (See below for other operations that require waivers.)
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Information Questionnaire
The CFC requires that a questionnaire be completed by the Remote Pilot when he/she is retained by a production to fly UAS over state property. The completed form and all accompanying documentation must be submitted with the production’s permit application.
UAS Operating Authority
In addition to Part 107 Rules, Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 44809 is another operating authority that will now be recognized, albeit it for students enrolled at accredited educational institutions. 49 U.S.C. 44809 describes the means by which small UAS may be operated without specific certification or operating authority from the FAA under a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization, or what are commonly referred to as “hobbyist” rules.
More Information
The above rules for drone use are just a beginning summary, for full information, please visit our website at: http://filmshasta.com/for-filmmakers/. Following the rules of drone use is an important part of honoring the systems in place for safety and keep our area in good standing with local, state and national agencies. Please obey them. And as with all things, Film Shasta is here to help guide you in every aspect of your film production in our area.
7 FILM AFFILIATIONS
The California Film Commission (CFC) serves as a one-stop office for permitting, location assistance, and filming resources throughout California. California’s moderate weather with 315 sunny days per year and 840 miles of coastline, coupled with the greatest film crews and production facilities in the world makes California home to the entertainment industry. http://www.film.ca.gov/
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) is the official professional organization for film commissioners who assist film, television and video production throughout the world. It is a non-profit educational association whose members serve as city, county, state, regional, provincial or national film commissioners for their respective governmental jurisdictions. http://www.afci.org/
Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) is a network of regional film offices and commissions that work cooperatively with the California Film Commission to retain, attract and facilitate feature film, television, commercial and print media production in California. FLICS welcomes project inquiries and offers a variety of services to help expedite and assist productions. http://www.filmcalifornia.com/
The Location Managers Guild International/LMGI is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards. Through local commitment and international strength, we support strong relationships between production and government agencies, businesses and communities. We promote awareness of our place in the entertainment industry as indispensable creative collaborators through a variety of innovative programs. http://locationmanagers.org
8 FILMING ON LOCATION
Permitting Agencies
There are 11 permitting offices in Shasta County. Film Shasta is your liaison to help navigate, monitor and offset permit fees. Here are the agencies and their timelines for processing permits:
Bureau of Land Management - 30+ days
Bureau of Reclamation - 14+ days
Cal Trans - 3+ days
California State Parks - 3+ days
City of Anderson - 14+ days
City of Redding - 5+ days
Department of Fish & Wildlife - 30+ days
National Park Service - 30+ days
Shasta County Public Works - 5+ days
United States Forest Service - 14+ days
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - 14+ days
9 FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Anderson Explodes Fireworks & Auto Racing Big Bike Weekend Boomtown Festival Burney Basin Days Burney Fireworks Fall River Valley Century Bike Ride Fall River Valley Lights of Christmas Parade “For Pete’s Sake” Car Show / Poker Run Firereel Film Festival Freedom Festival & Fireworks Friday Night in the Park Honey Bee Festival Inter-Mountain Fair Kool April Nites Memorial Day Sailing Regatta Mountain Cruiser’s Car Show Redding Beer & Wine Festival Redding Christmas Parade Redding Marathon Redding Rodeo Return of the Salmon Festival Roses & Rust Vintage Fall Market Roses & Rust Vintage Spring Market Shasta District Fair Shasta Lake Trout Derby Shasta Mud Run Stillwater Pow Wow Strawberry Festival Sundial Film Festival Taste of Redding Watershed Festival Wildflower Trail Ride Winterfest
10 LOCAL AGRICULTURE
Livestock – Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Fish, Poultry, Goats, Alpacas, etc.
Fruit & Nut – Walnuts, Apples, Olives, Stone Fruit, Pistachios, Berries, Wine Grapes, etc.
Field Crops – Wild Rice, Mint, Grain, Seed, Vegetables, Garlic, Grass, Alfalfa, Hay, Pastures, etc.
Nursery Stock – Strawberry Nursery Stock, Ornamentals, Christmas Trees
Apiary – Honey, Queens, Pollination, Package Bees, Beeswax, Nuclei and Medicinal Bees
Timber & Other Forest Products
11 CLIMATE
12 REDDING
AVERAGES OVER
320 DAYS
OF SUNSHINE
A YEAR
AND IS THE
SUNNIEST CITY IN
CALIFORNIA
ACCORIDNG TO
NOAA!
13 DINING OPTIONS
breakfast Corbet’s 1455 Pine Street Downtown Redding’s source for all your breakfast favorites, lovingly prepared in a clean & cozy little joint.
Deja vu 1590 California St. Downtown Redding’s recently remodled breakfast & brunch spot in the historic Lorenz Hotel.
Coffee Bar 2085 Pine Street One of Downtown Redding’s favorite coffee spots, with a rotating food menu with favorites like thick toast, oatmeal and yogurt.
/ lunch dinner Wilda’s Grill (lunch only) 1712 Churn Creek Rd. A Redding favorite offering falafel, amazing hot dogs and the famous Wilda’s Buddah Bowl.
Carnegie’s (lunch only) 1600 Oregon St. Downtown Redding staple with a menu of hearty basics and craft beef.
Cinder’s Wood Fire Pizza 1415 Market St. Downtown Redding’s favortie little pizza joint with wood fire deliciousness, big salads and craft beer with a kid-friendly menu.
The Chicken Shack 2586 Churn Creek Rd. Central Redding’s newest upgrade is a delight in crafted southern comfort food so good it should be dubbed chicken crack!
14 Theory Collaborative 1250 California St. Downtown Redding, this coffee shop with amazing light menu and wine/beer offers award-winning in-house roasted coffee for the snobbiest connoisseur.
Moonstone Bistro 3425 Placer St. One of Redding’s best kept secrets - locally sourced menu revolving around what’s in season with great drink menu.
View 202 202 Hemsted Dr. Redding’s only true river-view restaurant has a huge covered & heated patio CR Gibbs American Grille overlooking the Sacramento for a big city 2300 Hilltop Dr. feel. Full bar, good food. Redding’s gatheirng place next to Best Western in the middle of town, From The Hearth Cafe ever- expanding menu, patio seating 2650 Churn Creek Rd. and full bar. 1427 Market St. 1279 Pine St. Market Street Steakhouse 1292 College View Dr. 1777 Market St. With multiple locations around Redding, One of Redding’s best steakhouses will this local favorite has a robust, healthy, robust menu, a great dessert & drinks popular menu with coffee and great option. atmosphere. Champa Garden Girdonda’s 1107 Hilltop Dr. 1100 Center St. Central Redding’s great variety of Downtown Redding’s go to for great Italian Soitheast Asian cuisine with Thai food. favorites and Laotian specialties.
Shameless O’Leery’s Jack’s Grill 1701 California St. 1743 California St. Downtown Redding’s slice of Irish with an The other downtown Redding steak impressive menu, full bar and great pub option. The legendary jack’s is one of atmosphere. the longest running restaurants in the city. Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant 1790 Market St. Clearie’s Downtown Redding’s longest-running live 1325 Eureka Way music venue with great dining, huge wine This downtown eatery offers some of selection and craft beer. the best fine dining in Redding with mouth-watering appetizers, signature entrees and outrageously delicious desserts.
Woody’s Brewing Company 1257 Oregon St. Downtown Redding’s local brewery plus delicious menu of appetizers, bugers and salads.
15 extras Tantardini’s European Bakery & Deli 2931 Churn Creek Rd. Central Redding by way of Italy If you’re craving canoli, just walk in and say ‘ciao!’
Roots Organic Juice Bar 1360 Churcn Creek Rd. 2745 Bechelli Ln. 1950 Pine St. (downtown) Drink your beets and greens at these locations - Churn Creek has small snack options.
Sweetspot 1675 Hilltop Dr. Central Redding’s favorite for a variety of gelato, sweets plus savory options with unique beer, wine and coffee drinks.
Wildcard Brewing Company 9565 Crossroads Dr. 1321 Butte St. #140 (downtown) Redding’s award-winning brewery has a tap house on the east side of town and a downtown location with light menu.
Moseley Famliy Cellars 4712 Mountain Lakes Blvd #300 Family-owned winery with a beautiful tasting room available for booked parties and events.
The Dip 1730 California St. Downtown Redding’s source for beer, booze and jams - great live music venue with plenty of cocktail options... plus Classic Donkey Kong.
The Grape Escape (wine bar) 1747 Market St. Downtown Redding. Blink and you’ll miss it tucked in between the Cascade Theater and Market Street Steakhouse.
16 FIRST AID & MEDICAL SERVICES
Mercy Medical Center 2175 Rosaline Ave. 530-246-9000 Open 24 hours
Shasta Regional Medical Center 1100 Butte St. 530-244-5400 Open 24 hours
American Medical Response 4451 Caterpillar Rd. Suite 1 530-246-9111 Ambulance on call
17 FILM CREDITS
“It’s A Miracle” TV Show Lassen Park I’m Having Their Baby At The Chalet Impact TV with Martin Sheen 1969 (Feature Film/Sequence) Infinity Car Commercial ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight Jeep Ad (Big Pictures Inc./ Action Man Toy Comm. Ponta Alien Showdown: the Day the Old Castle Ingram Agency) West Stood Still Jeep Catalog Shoot Almost Heroes (Feature Film) Jeep Commercial America’s Most Wanted (TV Latta (German Margarine) Episode) Lexus Brochure Shoot Bayliner Boats Commercial (Froomer Black & Decker Tool Comm. Pictures) Bridges Of The World (NTV) Lost Gold CA Dream Eater Lost in Light CA. Dreamin’ Documentary Marlboro Commercial Chevrolet Blazer Mercy Medical Center Commerical Chevrolet Trucks Merle Haggard Music Video Climb An Angry Mountain Methods of Take NBC Sports CNBC Blue Collar Millionaires MTV: Real World CNN’s The Hunt with John Walsh My Classic Car Discovery Channel “Snow Blizzard” Nature Valley Disney’s Planes National Geographic TV Extreme Adventures TV National Health Plans Comm. Extreme World Records Nissan Car Commercial Firefox (Clint Eastwood Feature Film) Nissan Car Commercial Forced Agenda (Feature Film) Burney Falls (June) Ford Orvis Fashion Shoot Free Gold (Independent Feature Film) PG&E Global TV Whiskeytown Cemetery Pet Stories Documentary Great Western Savings Comm. Playing with Dolls Hartford Ins. Comm. Playing with Dolls II Hell Is For Heroes (Feature Film) Prey for Death Homestead Rescue Rescue 911 Television Honda Commercial (For Japan) Rodeo Girls A&E TV Show I’m Having Their Baby
18 FILM CREDITS CONT.
Saab Car Comm. Sleeping Beauty Stagg Apple Cider Commercial Stand By Me (Feature Film/Sequence) Stelara Pharmaceutical commercial Subaru Car Comm. Tarsen-Red Car Commercial Daiwu Car Commercial @ Shasta Dam (European Car) Tecate Beer Commercial The Burning Dead The Dead and the Damned III The Dead the Damned and the Darkness (The Dead and the Damned Part II) The Hunting The Snow Queen The Travel Guys TNN High Adrenaline Jobs Top Gear Toyota Commercial Unsolved Mysteries (TV Episode) Lost Loves (Shasta Lake City) Unsolved Mysteries TV Vodka Commercial Water Commercial Wheelabrator Alliance Willow (Feature Film/Sequence) Wisconsin Electric Commercial
19 TRANSPORTATION
The Redding Municipal Airport is a full service airport providing commercial airline passenger service, aviation related services, aircraft hanger facilities, and accommodates private jets.
NON-STOP FLIGHTS FLY FROM LOS ANGELES to Shasta COUNTY & SAN FRANCISCO
RENTAL CARS BUSES TAXIS Avis Greyhound ABC Cab Company 530-221-2855 (Airport) 1530 Yuba Street 530-246-0577 530-222-3694 (Churn Creek) Redding, CA 96001 Dispatcher available 24/7 530-241-2070 Call 30 - 60 min. ahead Budget greyhound.com for pickup - reservations 530-722-9122 (Airport) recommended 530-225-8652 (Churn Creek) RABA Buses run from: Redding Yellow Cab Enterprise 5:35am - 8:15pm M-F 530-222-1234 530-223-07005 (Cypress) 8:35am - 8:15pm Sat 24/7 Hertz Sunday - no service Call 30 mim. ahead 530-221-4620 (Airport) 530-241-2877 Reservations RABride.com recommended no RSVP between LIMOUSINES 4:45am - 5:15am TRAINS Ambassador Limousine Road Runner Taxi 530-268-5466 Amtrak 530-241-7433 ambassadorlimousine.net 1620 Yuba Street Dispatcher available 24/7 Call for reservations Redding, CA 96001 Reservations recommended 800-872-7245 Platinum Limousines for airport, bus & train amtrak.com 530-243-5466 stations bestrideofyourlife.com Uber & Lyft Sam’s VIP Taxi Call for reservations Available through the 530-949-0034 Redding area from the VIP Limousine Services 6pm - bars close Uber & Lyft apps 530-514-4001 VIPlimocorp.com 24 hours for reservations
20 MANZANITA LAKE
DOWNTOWN REDDING DOWNTOWN REDDING
BUMPASS HELL
21 REDDING POLICE DEPT.
SACRAMENTO RIVER
HEDGE CREEK FALLS
CALDWELL PARK
MT. SHASTA ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY
22 SUNDIAL BRIDGE
23 ANNUAL BEER & WINE FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN REDDING
24 CASCADE THEATRE
ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY WHISKEYTOWN
25 ANSELMO VINEYARDS FB TRAIL LAKE HELEN
WEAVERVILLE
DEJA VU RESTAURANT
CRYSTAL CREEK FALLS
26 TIED HOUSE DUNSMUIR
WHISKEYTOWN DUNSMUIR
MT. SHASTA SKI PARK LAKE SHASTA CAVERNS
27 REDDING CIVIC AUDITORIUM
28 TRINITY RIVER
MT. SHASTA SKI PARK
BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
29 LOCAL AGRICULTURE SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL SWEETIE’S CAFE CHURCH
McCLOUD MERCANTILE 30 MT. SHASTA
BLACK BUTTE/MT. SHASTA ALGER WINERY
ALGER WINERY BLACK BUTTE
31 ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY
FALL RIVER
FALL RIVER
32 FALL RIVER ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY
SHASTA COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
SACRAMENTO RIVER
33 McARTHUR BURNEY FALLS LITTLE SHASTA CHURCH
ANSELMO VINEYARDS
34 FUSION LOUNGE
ANSELMO VINEYARDS
ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY 35 HOUSEBOATS OF SHASTA LAKE
36 ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY
McCLOUD FALLS
SHASTA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
ABBEY NEW CLAIRVAUX
37 REDDING AQUATIC CENTER VETERANS CEMETARY
REDDING MEMORIAL PARK
38 TRINITY RIVER
ANIMALS OF TURTLE BAY
THREE SHASTAS
39 SUBWAY CAVE
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL
SACRAMENTO RIVER
SHATSA LAKE
40 CASTLE CRAGS SUNDIAL BRIDGE
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