By Daily Press staff
SACRAMENTO — A Santa Monica man has been appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve on the state’s film commission.
Frank Stiefel, 57, has been an active member of the television commercial production industry for more than 25 years as owner of Stiefel and Co., a Santa Monica-based commercial production company, and most recently as the executive producer
Stiefel has produced thousands of commercials throughout his career and a number of award-winning films. The film commission post does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Stiefel is a Democrat.
The film commission’s goal is to enhance California’s position as the premier location for all motion picture and television production. A one-stop office for filmmakers, the commission issues permits for filming on state-owned property and manages incentive programs for filming in California.
Stiefel will serve on the commission with 20 other members, including actors Melissa Gilbert, Clint Eastwood and Danny DeVito.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 20, 2004. Read the original PDF.