FILMED IN NEVADA COUNTY
Grantees
NCFF Announces Inaugural Filmed in Nevada County Grant Recipients
The first year of the program drew 37 applications across narrative, documentary, animation, comedy, and episodic storytelling. Projects were reviewed through multiple rounds of evaluation by film industry professionals and NCFF festival representatives.
Following a highly competitive review process, NCFF selected two projects that demonstrated both artistic excellence and a strong connection to place.
One project will prominently feature western Nevada County within its narrative, while the other will shoot on location in eastern Nevada County in Truckee, with production already underway in collaboration with local producers and scheduled to wrap before spring.
“These projects stood out not only for how their stories connect to the local landscape, but also for the originality and clarity of each filmmaker’s vision,” said Jeffrey Clark, Co-Founder of the Nevada City Film Festival. “Supporting new voices and bold storytelling is central to NCFF’s mission.”
Rachel Bain
Theodolite
While working in the forest, a surveyor spots what he believes is a woman’s body in the distance. When he is unable to locate it, he becomes increasingly unnerved. As the day unfolds, he senses a spirit pursuing him—disrupting his work, escalating tensions with his supervisor, and forcing him to confront a truth he wasn’t prepared to face.
“Nevada County is a deeply special place in my life, and it felt more than right to set this story here,” said Bain. “I’m incredibly grateful to the Nevada City Film Festival and the Filmed in Nevada County team for believing in this film.”
Jared Callahan
Catch
In the quiet of winter, a father seeks healing in the hands of a stranger.
“Without this grant, this film would not have been made at the quality it deserves,” said Callahan. “I’m grateful that the Filmed in Nevada County Grant is empowering truly independent filmmakers to share meaningful stories with the world.”
“The sheer number of exceptional projects that could be filmed here was staggering,” said Jesse Locks, Executive Director of the Nevada City Film Festival. “It speaks volumes about Nevada County’s potential as a vibrant and sustainable filmmaking destination.”
QUESTIONS?
For more information or any questions please contact:
Jesse Locks, Executive Director, NCFF
jesse@nevadacityfilmfestival.com
subject line “Filmed in Nevada County Grant Question”