SIMI VALLEY SHOWS WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER CITY TRIES TO LURE FILM PRODUCTIONS.Byline: Carol Rock Staff Writer SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - Simi Valley Rocks became more than a description of the area's unique geological formations Friday as the city's filming locations and film-friendly attitudes were paraded for more than 40 movie industry representatives. The 17-site tour, which began at Brandeis-Bardin Institute Now the Bradeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University, this Jewish retreat in Simi Valley was formerly the Brandeis-Bardin Institute. It is known for its nondenominational summer programs for children, teens and young adults. , noted Simi SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative Valley's long ties to movies and television, from recent commercials like the eBay dancer parading down the city's streets to cult classics like the ``Poltergeist'' house, to Westerns filmed at historic Corriganville. ``We like to think of ourselves as film-friendly,'' Assistant City Manager Brian Gabler told the group over breakfast. ``We're working to make things easier for you, like putting our permit applications on our Web site and smoothing over any issues.'' Ken Hailpern, former director of administration at Brandeis Bardin, led the tour at the first stop, which included ``buildings from the turn of the previous century to post-earthquake'' on the 3,000-acre grounds. Most impressive to visitors was the House of the Book, a futuristic building at the top of a hill with unique acoustics acoustics (ək  `stĭks) [Gr.,=the facts about hearing], the science of sound, including its production, propagation, and effects. and sweeping vistas
of the surrounding hills and valleys.
The tour was sponsored by the Simi Valley Film Council, which is part of the chamber of commerce. Support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services also were featured. Martin Lighting put on an extensive rock show demonstration in its showroom. The company relocated to Simi Valley from Sun Valley and cited security as one of the key reasons for the move. ``We've pulled ourselves a little bit away from the action,'' said Greg Jones Greg Jones may refer to:
Raleigh Wilson, a familiar figure as a Marlboro Man Marlboro Man cigarette advertising campaign established new symbol of virility. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Virility , rodeo rider and stuntman stunt·man n. A man who substitutes for a performer in scenes requiring physical daring or involving physical risk. stuntman n → especialista m stuntman , founded Rollywood Studios on Easy Street nearly two years ago. ``We realized that over the hill, it can be such a panic, such a fast lane; we wanted people to be able to relax and enjoy their film experience,'' he explained. ``We have everything they need here and they can free their minds to be creative and make their projects.'' Over lunch at Dakota's, the location scouts, producers and directors traded war stories and networked, comparing notes on what they had seen earlier in the day. ``Simi Valley is close, it's nice,'' said assistant director and producer Tom Smith. ``It's good when the traffic goes against the grain.'' Carol Rock, (805) 583-7604 carol.rock(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Ken Hailpern of Brandeis-Bardin Institute gives movie and TV industry representatives a tour of the Simi Valley facility. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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