By M&C Movie News Dec 30, 2006, 10:01 GMT
Hollywood, CA (M&C News) -- The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians announced the opening of the Soboba Movie Ranch December 30, according to FilmStew.com Chairman, John Culton.
Photo of Soboba Ranch courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
FilmStew.com, the Hollywood entertainment portal, is assisting Soboba with their marketing to movie studios and production companies.
Soboba Ranch is located near the City of San Jacinto in the heart of Riverside County, only 85 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Ranch is nestled in the foothills under the majestic peaks of Mount San Jacinto and the San Bernardino National forest.
The ranch boasts magnificent vistas and an unparalleled diversity of shots in one location, including sports facilities (a regulation football field / stands / professional locker rooms; boxing and training facilities), foothills, orchards, old houses, bungalows, meeting areas, outdoor campfire and gathering areas, class rooms, a full compliment of interiors, and more…
Additionally, the Ranch is located near the Soboba Springs Country Club with its 18-hole championship golf course and the Soboba Casino with 2000 slot machines, and a full compliment of table games. The Casino facility also has a 6000 seat outdoor arena that hosts celebrity events of all types and sporting events (King of the Cage, Pro Rodeo, Professional Bull Riding, etc.).
Soboba Ranch can arrange filming per available schedule at Soboba Springs or Soboba Casino. Tribal Chairman, Robert Salgado says, "Depending upon your needs, from day shooting to feature filming, Soboba Movie Ranch can provide the varied locations and facilities. Just tell us what you need and we will put it together."
Soboba Movie Ranch is one of the rare facilities that can also provide living accommodations for a film crew. The accommodations have been recently remodeled top to bottom and include all new bedding and linens, tiled bathrooms and privacy. Soboba Ranch has single rooms, double rooms, bungalows, and rooms for meetings and relaxation.
Soboba Ranch has complete kitchen -cafeteria services and can also provide special menus or occasions such as outdoor dining and BBQs.
"In recent years lots of production companies have moved to foreign countries for perceived savings," Culton says, "but filming in a foreign country can be filled with hassles, confusion and, most of all, a language barrier which always tends to slow down production.
Soboba Ranch is owned and operated by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Your location - services agreement is your permit to shoot."
Tribal Administrator Tobin White says, "We are hoping to attract independent filmmakers, movie studios, corporate films, and music video. We can pull together the locations, shots, and services; cut through the red tape and accommodate your needs on time."
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