BIG Film Shoot In Montrose!

 There's a BIG film shoot happening in the Montrose Shopping Park! Wednesday, August 22 filming will take place in the 2200 block between Faye's and The Black Cow.

 Thursday, August 23 fiming will take place in the 2300 block between Froyo and Joselito's.

 The GOOD NEWS is your favorite boutiques and cafes will be OPEN during filming. What an experience it is to SHOP & DINE MONTROSE when Hollywood comes to town!

 You can be right where the action is and support your local shops at the same time! There may be a "Quiet On The Set" when the cameras roll but it's usually brief. 

This is why big studios want to film in Montrose. We are Mayberry. We are that little, picturesque town that everyone wants to live in. Blue skies, quaint boutiques, Faye's!, and flowers all around. By the way there will be PLENTY OF PARKING in the public lots behind Faye's and elsewhere so do come by and SHOP!

Who is filming you ask? We can't mention any names but it is major. #meetmeinmontrose

Hollywood in Montrose

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 20^th 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…

Filming in Montrose

Did you know that Montrose is a popular film destination? 

Many Hollywood productions choose Montrose for it's charming appearance and versatile shops. The benefit is that these locations can pass as anywhere in the USA. Some of the most requested locations are Black Cow Cafe and Montrose Bowl, and some of the more notable productions that have filmed here include NCIS Los Angeles, Jersey Boys, Glee, The Ellen Show, The Muppets, The Late Show, Pleasantville and more!  

Film Liason, Steve Piece makes filming in Montrose real simple for Location Managers and Hollywood productions. For more information, visit shopmontrose.com

SONS OF ANARCHY Filming In THE MONTROSE SHOPPING PARK

 You just never know who you're going to find hanging on Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Today it's the star of SONS OF ANARCHY Charlie Hunnam, "JAX", and his buds.

 Lots of motorcycle action!

 The Revelation Sisters with "Bobby", Mark Boone Junior

 Ready...Set...ACTION!

 "Jax" and "Chibs", Tommy Flanigan

 Jax posing in front of Avignone's...

Jax strolling Honolulu Ave.

SHOP & Dine in THE MONTROSE SHOPPING PARK where the stars work and play!

On The Move In Montrose Video

 Have you seen the fabulous video the City of Glendale recently did of the Montrose Shopping Park? Here are some exclusive behind the scenes shots. Here is Dan Bell (right), Community Relations Coordinator with the City of Glendale, interviewing Dale Dawson, Montrose Shopping Park Business Administrator.

 Getting the shot just right and hoping a big noisy truck doesn't drive by.

 It was a pleasant shoot and the videographers enjoyed their work!

Want to see the final result and some great scenes in the Montrose Shopping Park? Just click on the link below!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk9vBP3jLrU&list=UUSic6AKD1jsrwn8IzRJVSIw