MCFC Events

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

2025 Art Exhibit “Lights, Camera, Monterey!” Unveiling

Mar 20, 2025 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

The Monterey County Film Commission and the Monterey Regional Airport are excited to invite you to the official unveiling of Lights, Camera, Monterey!—the newest Art at the Airport exhibit celebrating Monterey County’s remarkable film history. Date: Thursday March 20, 2025Time: 5:30 PMLocation: Monterey Regional Airport (main terminal) This event is sponsored by the Airport and is free of charge. This visually immersive […]

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Celebrity Awards Night

Mar 2, 2025 -- 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Walk the Red Carpet in Style. Get ready for a night of Hollywood magic at Characters Bar in the Monterey Marriott Hotel! The Monterey County Film Commission Board invites you to a watch party of the 97th Academy Awards® presentation. Tickets are $95/ea. with a special $10 valet parking price.

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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