Fall Frames: Fresno Video Production Roundup
Fresno video production gains momentum this fortnight as campus cine-talkbacks, downtown premieres and newly minted studio space give Central-Valley crews fresh opportunities to shoot, network and screen.
Screenings & Festivals Calendar
- Porcelain War — CineCulture at Fresno State, Sept 26, with director Brendan Bellomo in person
- Night of the Living Dead — free 35 mm print, Historic Crest, Oct 2
- An American Abroad — romantic-comedy premiere, Historic Crest, Oct 3
- La Source des Femmes — CineCulture screening + faculty panel, Oct 3
- Hocus Pocus — outdoor family night, Historic Crest, Oct 4
Casting & Crew Opportunities
Backstage lists 92 active Fresno-area casting calls, including a “Fool Outta Me” music-video shoot that begins staffing by Oct 6, confirming steady local demand for extras and PAs. CMAC’s revised 2025 Membership Handbook now requires an in-person tech rehearsal before reserving its multi-cam studio, so book those slots early for corporate or podcast shoots.
Studio & Facility Updates
- Fulton Studios opened March 26, offering 2,500 sq ft of white-cyclorama and rehearsal space steps from Fulton Street cafes—ideal for green-screen pickups and music videos
- CMAC upgrades: the nonprofit media center refreshed its control-room switcher and installed new Apple M3 iMac edit bays, raising the post-production bar for member projects
Permits & Logistics
Fresno Film Commission reiterates that city permits remain fee-free, with county sites offering low-cost waivers; applications route through a single online portal and typically clear in 48 hours. Productions using city parks should still coordinate with the Parks Division—standard $5 vehicle entry fees at developed sites apply. Drone flights now need an added insurance certificate and air-space map as part of the same form, so factor that paperwork into prep days.
Closing Call-to-Action
With CineCulture talkbacks, Crest’s retro-horror slate and a freshly painted downtown soundstage, the next two weeks give Fresno video production teams abundant B-roll and behind-the-scenes access. Secure those no-fee permits, lock your studio time, and tap current casting boards before the Central-Valley calendar flips to festival-packed late October.
