Part of Film Commission

September 25, 2023 Film Commission Meeting

Monday, September 25, 2023

In this page:

    Agenda

    1. Call to order / roll call

      Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

      Commission Meeting Agreements

    2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting [Action]

      Presentation of and possible action to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2023 Commission meeting.

    3. SAG-AFTRA Presentation: SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Strike [Discussion]

      By Dee Dee Escobedo, Assistant Executive Director, San Francisco-Northern California SAG-AFTRA and members. They will give an update on the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Strike, including an overview of the key issues and delineation of struck versus non-struck work.

    4. Production Spotlight: Dos Lados [Discussion]

      By Producer Megan Carlson and Location Manager Kelly Tom. They will discuss their recent project, the independent feature film Dos Lados directed by Michel Franco starring Jessica Chastain, Isaac Hernández, and Rupert Friend and how they utilized the Film SF’s Scene in San Francisco Rebate Program.

    5. Film SF Staff Report [Discussion]

      By Executive Director Manijeh Fata, Deputy Director Sofia Alicastro and Production Manager Mark Hogains.

      This report will include:

      • Welcome Production Manager Mark Hogains!
      • Report on recent/upcoming meetings, events, festivals, and productions
      • Production stats
    6. President Report [Discussion]

      By President Villy Wang.

      This report will include:

      • Discussion on upcoming elections in December 2023, succession planning for future leadership, and plans for Film SF Retreat on November 29th, 2023, 9am-5pm.
    7. Announcements and resource sharing

      This item is to allow Commissioners to bring any announcements or resource sharing to this meeting.

    8. General public comment

      Members of the public can comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Commission’s consideration.

    9. Adjournment

    Date & Time

    Monday, September 25, 2023
    2:00 pm

    Film Commission

    IN PERSON at City Hall Hearing Room 416
    1 Dr Carlton Goodlett Place
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Online

    Remote access on Webex
    Remote access on Webex

    Phone

    Access code: 2664 619 2092 # and Attendee ID/Password: film (3456 from phones)

    Meeting Recording

    Video recordings of the San Francisco Film Commission Meetings

    Documents

    SF Film Commission Meeting Agenda - September 25, 2023

    SF Film Commission Meeting Minutes- September 25, 2023

    Notices

    Notices

    Any materials distributed to the members of the Film Commission within 72 hours of the meeting or after the agenda packet has been delivered to the members are available for inspection at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 473, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Zefania Preza, 415-554-6241

    Please note that the Film Commission often receives documents created or submitted by other City officials, agencies or departments after the posting of the Film Commission agenda. For such documents or presentations, members of the public may wish to contact the originating agency if they seek documents not yet provided to the Film Commission. Public comment in regard to specific items will be taken before or during consideration of the item.

    Cell phones

    Cell phones

    The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity, or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical‐based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

    Disability access

    Disability access

    To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Zefania Preza, 415-554-6241 or zefania.preza@sfgov.org, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

    Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

    Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

    Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force by mail to Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102-4689; by phone at 415-554 7724; by fax at 415-554-5784; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, at the San Francisco Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.

     

    Language access

    Language access

    Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon requests. Meeting Minutes may be translated, if requested, after they have been adopted by the Commission. Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Commission Clerk Zefania Preza at 415-554-6241 or zefania.preza@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Late requests will be honored if possible.

    Lobbyist ordinance

    Lobbyist ordinance

    Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local policy or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code sections 2.100-2.160) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone 415-252-3100, fax 415-252-3112 and website: www.sfgov.org/ethics.

     

    Last updated December 7, 2023

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