asPiring to Be an author? the Yosemite Writers Conference draws together editors, publishers, agents and bestselling writers in the fall to give aspiring authors the inside scoop. You can have face time with an editor or agent who will give you tips on how the biz works and what you need to do to get in print.
Capture The Yosemite / Madera County Film Commission the film commission represents Madera County and the southern Yosemite area to the film and advertising industry, creating awareness of the unique features and filming qualities of the region. locations ranging from the sea level San Joaquin valley to the 10,000+ foot peaks of the southern Yosemite area provide a backdrop for almost anything imaginable. From the days of lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in “the long, long trailer” to John Candy and “the Great Outdoors,” the southern Yosemite area has been Hollywood’s back lot, pretending to be everywhere from the Adirondacks to Kansas. And filmmakers and photographers have found our mountains, roads, lakes, rivers and even cornfields to be ideal for everything from auto commercials to documentaries. Madera County has declared itself “film friendly,” with simplified permitting and a full-time film commissioner to assist in location scouting, arrange inexpensive accommodations, secure technical support and act as liaison to ease the paperwork and details. the Yosemite / Madera County Film Commission is ready for your business. For more information, visit yosemitefilm.com. (right) Karl Bralich© - Glacier Point photographer (above) Jerry Baldwin© - Half Dome framed by Jeffrey pine (“Ansel Adams famous tree”) on Sentinel Dome.
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