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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 8, 2009
831-646-0910
info@filmmonterey.org
www.FilmMonterey.org

American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter,
to partner with
Monterey County Film Commission
for its Gala on March 7, 2010
“What a Night!”

The Film Commission’s 20^th annual fundraiser celebrates the Academy Awards®
and now benefits two worthy local nonprofits

(Monterey, Calif.) — When the red carpet rolls out this year for “What a Night!” celebrating the Academy Awards®, two local nonprofits will benefit from the fundraising event.

For the first time, the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, will join the Monterey County Film Commission at its 20^th annual salute to movie-making on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.  From the red carpet entry to the two big screens showing the live telecast of the 82^nd Academy Awards® presentation, the glamorous gala will make attendees feel like they’re a part of the big Hollywood event.  The black-tie evening includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, wine, and a silent auction.

For ticket prices and reservations, call the film commission at 831-646-0910.  Business sponsorships are available.

Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Chapter as well as the Monterey County Film Commission.  The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.  The Monterey County Film Commission works to enhance economic development in the county through the film industry, and provides educational programs and an annual film student scholarship.

This year’s gala theme of “What a Night!” is based on a comment made by actress Louella Parsons at the 1958 Academy Awards® presentation in Hollywood.

NEWS / Monterey County Film Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 10, 2009
Contact:  Karen Nordstrand
karen@filmmonterey.org
831-646-0910
www.filmmonterey.org

Monterey County Film Commission Names Joe Fletcher
as Director of Development and Operations

(Monterey, Calif.) – The Monterey County Film Commission has named Joe Fletcher of Carmel Valley as its director of development and operations.

Joe Fletcher Director of Development and Operations

Fletcher joins the film commission after 25 years in the entertainment business.  He has worked in film production, including Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl” and “What About Bob?”.  He produced over 900 major concert events throughout the world for such artists  as Beyonce, Jay Z, Elton John, James Brown, Van Halen, Jackson Browne, Kelly Clarkson, Bill Cosby, Jessica Simpson, 50 Cent, Maroon 5, Eminem, Tim McGraw and many others.

In 2008 he was invited to work on fundraising events for the Obama for America campaign, both on the Monterey Peninsula and in Washington, D.C.  After the election Fletcher produced the Obama Inaugural event, “Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball,” at the Smithsonian Museum. It featured Anita Baker, Keb Mo, Kool & The Gang and more, with proceeds benefiting the Smithsonian Museum.

Fletcher is a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass., with a bachelor’s degree in economics.  In his earlier career he ran U.S. Abroad, an import-export company focused on promoting American consumer electronics throughout Europe. He was based in London overseeing operations there and later participated in the company’s expansion to Western Africa.

“I am extremely excited to put my energies into the Monterey County Film Commission,” Fletcher said.  “I look forward to joining the efforts to attract film business to the region and grow the organization.”

The Monterey County Film Commission is a nonprofit organization working to bring about economic development in the county through the film industry.  The commission was created in 1987 by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.

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