Springs' calling card, but Joyce and
her team threw in curveballs like the
Surf Club and Church Studios. With
those mountains as a backdrop,
every spot was visually electric."
For Lisa Rothmuller, who thrives
on commercials and photo shoots,
the tour was a jackpot: "These
locations are perfect for smaller
productions. Meeting the region's
key players? That's the kind of
connection that sparks projects."
Joel Sinderman couldn't stop
raving about the logistics: "Joyce
and Stephanie were phenomenal
hosts. The schedule was spot-on,
the mini-coach was plush and our
driver was a gem. Networking with
fellow location managers and local
permitting pros was pure gold."
Even veteran scout Marc Hlavaty
was caught off guard: "I've scouted
Palm Springs for years, but this
tour showed me fresh spots I'd
never seen. Every location was
ready for its close-up." For Kiehl, the
real magic is connection: "These
tours spark ongoing conversations.
Location managers keep reaching
out, brainstorming ideas, turning
great spots into production-ready
sets." Beyond the glitz, the tour
educated local stakeholders
on what it takes to be film-
friendly, paving the way for more
productions to roll in, boosting jobs
and businesses. Palm Springs isn't
just a destination—it's your next
blockbuster waiting to happen.
For more information on filming
in the region, please visit
www.gpsfilmoasis.com
For more great images,
please visit the web gallery at
www.locationmanagers.org
Kei Rowan-Young/LMGI
Michael Wesley/LMGI
L-R, back row: Damien Evans/LMGI, Joel Sinderman/LMGI, Michael Wesley/LMGI, Dan Taylor/Inland Empire Film Services,
JP O'Connor/LMGI, Gina Vreeland/LMGI, Geoff Juckes/LMGI, Alison Taylor/LMGI, Thies Lemke/Locations Unlimited, Chris
Gutierrez/LMGI, Marc Hlavaty/LMGI
L-R, front row: Jill Naumann/LMGI, Joyce Kiehl/Visit Palm Springs, Lisa S. Rothmuller/LMGI, Stephanie Stethem/Riverside
Filming, Maria Lascano/Riverside Filming, Kei Rowan-Young/LMGI, Jim Budman
