Press Releases

Takeout dining to benefit the nonprofit MCFC in March and April

Coastal Roots Hospitality will donate from Tarpy’s, Montrio, and Rio Grill Restaurants The Coastal Roots Hospitality group–with restaurants Tarpy’s, Montrio, and Rio Grill–has designated the Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its “Pick It Up—Pay It Forward” program for the months of March and April.  The community can lend support by ordering […]

“Lights, Camera, Monterey!”   New Art at the Airport exhibit showcases Monterey County’s film legacy

((Monterey, CA – March 11, 2025)   The Monterey County Film Commission and the Monterey Regional Airport are unveiling the latest installment of the Art at the Airport exhibits — Lights, Camera, Monterey! — a visually compelling and year-long display celebrating Monterey County’s rich film history, and highlighting the iconic films and television productions that have […]

MCFC elects two new members to its Board of Directors

  (Monterey, CA – Feb. 5, 2025)   The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors has elected Karilyn Van Oosten and Teresa Savage to its board of directors for three-year terms. Karilyn Van Oosten, a Monterey resident, is employed at Unitek Learning, serving as vice president of strategic business development.  Her focus is on building […]