The Montrose Shopping Park has been an
attractive location with Hollywood for many years. With its quaint shops and
“Main Street” appeal, studios like that it could be anywhere in the USA.
We sat down with Film Liaison Steve
Pierce to get the scoop on what’s filming in Montrose and how it benefits the
community.
Hugh Laurie in Montrose!
MSPA: What are some of the more notable films and TV shows filmed
in the MSPA?
Pierce: Faye's
was used for "Hitchcock", Montrose Bowl for Clint Eastwood's
"Jersey Boys”’ productions for Sony and 20th Century Fox, commercials
for AARP, Toyota, and Nissan. “NCIS-LA”, “Sons of Anarchy”, and many more.
Hungergames filming in Montrose
MSPA: What locations
are the most popular?
Pierce: During my first two years, the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue
was the most asked about location for the famous Montrose Clock and Black Cow
restaurant. This year it's been the 2400 block... Each year is unique and
different.
MSPA: What
incentives do studios and location managers have filming here?
Pierce:
The film industry today is making a robust come-back with incentives to film
locally and Montrose is the perfect location close to Hollywood. Location Managers find Montrose very easy to work with
because of our history of qualified experience.
MSPA: How does filming
benefit the community?
Pierce: Filming brings "positive notoriety" to the Montrose
Shopping Park. When film companies come into Montrose it may be the first visit
for many of their crew and cast members. They have a chance to visit our shops
and try our specialty restaurants. Often I hear from film crews saying,
"what a cute town this is," and "wow, we had no idea this place
existed so close to LA," or even the question of "how much are the
homes around here?" Filming bring excitement and positive
energy to the town. "What's filming?" People ask. “Anyone famous
here?"
Revelation Tops Owner Mary Dawson with Actress Courteney Cox
If
it wasn't for the special events and decorative efforts done by the Montrose
Shopping Park Association, we wouldn't be that cut above the rest. Grab your camera
and hit the town! You never know what will be filming here next…
