harvest Films’ co-founder and executive producer Bonnie Goldfarb has been appointed to the California Film Commission (CFC) as a member of its advisory board. 

A strong advocate for keeping production in California, Goldfarb continues her stewardship of harvest as EP. She has been very active in identifying efficiencies productions can take that promote recycling, carbon neutralization and overall waste reduction. She is a long-time member of the Directors Guild of America and brings decades of production experience to the CFC.

“I look forward to working with Amy [CFC executive director Lemisch] and the rest of the board to further the amazing opportunities the Commission has created and continues to create in our state,” said Goldfarb. “California is truly experiencing a renaissance and we will continue to tap into the innovative businesses and creative talent here that make up our industry.”

The CFC enhances California’s status as the leader in motion picture, television and commercial production. A one-stop office for filmmakers, the CFC supports productions of all sizes and budgets with location assistance and its extensive digital location library, free online permitting, low cost use of state properties as shooting locations, and production assistance. The CFC also administers the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program and serves as primary liaison between productions and all levels of government to eliminate barriers to filming. The CFC is one of several economic development departments within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development working to attract, retain and expand business opportunities in California.