Producer Betsy Beers Receives California Golden Slate Award At Film In California Conference

Executive Director of the California Film Commission Amy Lemisch kicked off the annual Film in California Conference May 20^th reporting on the increase in film and television production throughout the state.  Over 500 attendees to the event benefited from panels exploring the making of the hit series “This Is Us” – shot entirely in Los Angeles -  a sustainability in Hollywood panel and a film financing for independents panel, amongst others.  Before the event concluded, Shondaland’s Betsy Beers received the 2^nd Annual California Golden Slate Award for her long history of production utilizing California locations.

First bestowed to Ryan Murphy in 2016, the Golden Slate Award honors an individual who champions filming in California and whose work has generated thousands of in-state jobs.

Ms. Beers’ credits include serving as executive producer on popular TV series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Still Star-Crossed, Private Practice, and the upcoming new drama, For the People.  

The Golden Slate Award was presented to Ms. Beers by actor Jason George (Grey’s Anatomy, Mistresses, Playing the Field, With this Ring), who recounted some of their more memorable on-set experiences. He also talked about her commitment to diversity as well as her passion, humor and unique ability to get things done.   During her emotional acceptance speech, Ms. Beers recalled growing up in New York and longing to visit the iconic California locations depicted in TV shows of the 1960s and ‘70s.

What began ten years ago as a modest trade show and wine-tasting reception for location managers, the Film in California Conference has grown into a day-long conference for professionals representing all facets of film, TV, commercial and digital media production. The focus is on learning how to make the most of California’s vast production resources, while getting up to speed on key industry issues.  The Film in California Conference is produced by the California Film Commission and Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), with support from ABC Studios and The Walt Disney Studios.

Learn more about the Film in California Conference, including reviewing the 2017 conference agenda and list of speakers, by visiting: http://www.filmcalexpo.com/