MCFC Events

Want to know what’s happening with the Monterey County Film Commission? Checkout all the great events in our calendar below.

Hollywood in Your Backyard set at Patria Restaurant

Jan 9, 2025 -- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Join the Monterey County Film Commission at our next “Hollywood in Your Backyard” Mixer, Jan. 9 at Patria Restaurant in downtown Salinas.  Make connections with local film professionals and supporters of filming here, and learn about how the film commission works to bring “Lights, Camera and Economic Action” to our area.  Enjoy a glass of […]

Hollywood in Your Backyard at the Hofsas House Hotel

Nov 14, 2024 -- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The Monterey County Film Commission is thrilled to invite you to our Hollywood in Your Backyard event on Nov. 14, 2024. Join us for an evening of wine, bites and networking at the beautiful Hofsas House Hotel Poolside Meeting Room, between 3rd & 4th Ave on San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Hollywood in Your Backyard at LadySomm

Sep 12, 2024 -- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Come join MCFC’s next Hollywood in Your Backyard Mixer at LadySomm, 3728 The Barnyard G-23, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 (above the Carmel Roasting Company). This exclusive gathering is designed for networking with local film industry professionals and supporters of filmmaking in Monterey County. Admission tickets are $15 and discounted to $12 for local film crew with […]

Hollywood in Your Backyard Mixer

May 22, 2024 -- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Woody’s at the Airport, 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey, CA. Cost is $10 per person (plus processing) and includes validated LT parking (bring your ticket in for validation). Light refreshments and parking validations are included. Event sponsors include Eden Rift Vineyards, Exclusive Home Management, and Woody’s at the Airport. Tickets are via Eventbrite.

Ami Carmel’s “Sip, Shop, & Support” event to benefit MCFC

Mar 4, 2024 -- 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

5 SE of Fifth on Dolores 831-620-1600 ami.carmel.ami@gmail.com RSVP for Appetizers and Drinks from Scheid Vineyard 5-8 p.m.

Hollywood in Your Backyard

Aug 24, 2023 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

The event gathers together the crew and businesses that can benefit from film production in the area, and offers a chance to meet film industry professionals.

Ami Carmel’s “Sip, Savor, Shop and Support” event to benefit MCFC

Feb 6, 2023 -- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

The Ami Carmel Lifestyle Boutique is putting the fun in a fundraiser for the nonprofit Monterey County Film Commission on Feb. 6, 2023 that includes shopping and a wine tasting party at the boutique beginning at 4 p.m. Please RSVP to event at ami.carmel.ami@gmail.com. Store owner Annee Martin is donating 20 percent of the shop’s […]

CSUMB’s Spring 2020 Capstone Film Festival

Oct 15, 2021 -- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CSUMB’s Cinematic Arts & Technology Capstone screening

May 20, 2021 -- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Join Us: Cinematic Arts Capstone Screening Cinematic Arts & Technology will be streaming all our students’ Capstone films, on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 6PM to 9PM. This collection of short films encompasses the breadth of cinematic techniques, styles, and genres including Drama, Comedy, Horror, Documentary, Experimental, and Animation, and they are a testament to […]

2021 Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award Program

Apr 7, 2021

The 2021 competition has begun effective 1/1/21. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wed. April 7, 2021. The $2,000 winner(s) will be announced no later than May 10, 2021. For more information contact Moira@FilmMonterey.org