Redding film commissioner leaving after a decade of growth

REDDING, Calif. - The UpState California Film Commission is getting new leadership after 10 years under its current regional film commissioner.Sabrina Jurisich announced she will be transitioning from her role effective June 30. During her tenure, Jurisich helped expand the organization from serving Shasta County to becoming a regional film office supporting Shasta, Tehama, Yuba and Sutter counties."Serving this region through the Film Commission has been far more than a job - it has fostered purpose, passion, and community," Jurisich said. "I entered this industry not knowing what to expect and found an incredible network built on collaboration, creativity, perseverance, and heart."Under her leadership, the region strengthened its reputation as a film-friendly destination and supported hundreds of productions. She also served on the board of Film Liaisons in California Statewide, participated in major industry events including FOCUS London and the Cannes Film Festival, and became a founding board member of FilmUSA.Jurisich will continue working within the film industry. Beginning July 1, she will officially begin a new role with FLICS, supporting statewide efforts to promote California as a premier filming destination."This new opportunity allows me to continue advocating for California and working alongside colleagues and friends I deeply respect," Jurisich said. "FLICS has been instrumental in strengthening film production throughout the state, and I am incredibly honored to continue supporting that mission."The commission announced new leadership appointments for the regional film offices. Local filmmaker Tyler Lockamy will serve as film liaison for Shasta and Tehama counties, while David Read of the Yuba Sutter Arts Council will serve as film liaison for Yuba and Sutter counties.Lockamy is a filmmaker, producer and educator based in Northern California. He is the producer of The Dresden Sun, a sci-fi feature film, and has worked across independent film production, festival leadership and creative development.Read's professional background is in business, marketing and communications. He began volunteering with Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture in 2010, joined the organization's board of directors a year later and was elected board president in 2015.The commission will host an event June 4 in Redding and an event in Santa Monica on June 28. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet Lockamy at both events. Close UpState California Film Commission Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save UpState California Film Commission Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save UpState California Film Commission Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save UpState California Film Commission Leadership UpState California Film Commission UpState California Film Commission UpState California Film Commission freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "actionnewsnow-com_blox_yup-rectangle-one", slotId: "actionnewsnow-com_blox_yup-rectangle-one", targeting: { "pos": "yup-rectangle-one" } }); Source: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/redding-film-commissioner-leaving-after-a-decade-of-growth/article_f0507374-c7a6-4cd0-884a-36f0bbbeaadd.html