Donelle Dadigan Named Vice Chair of CA Film Commission

Donelle Dadigan, a native Californian, has just been appointed Vice Chair of the California Film Commission and has has voted into her second term as Chairperson for The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce/Walk of Fame. She is one of the most influential women in Hollywood, she already boasts an impressive resume of titles including, Chairperson for The Hollywood Trust, as well as President and Co-Founder of the Jose' Iturbi Foundation and the Founder and President of The Hollywood Museum.

"Hollywood has always been an important part of my life. I am honored by the appointment as Vice Chair to the California Film Commission and thrilled to collaborate with professionals dedicated to the success of the film industry and its true home in California," says Donelle Dadigan

The California Film Commission is your one-stop resource for film, TV, and commercial production across the Golden State. California is home to the entertainment industry ... and for good reason. California boasts the best weather (315 days of sunshine), wildly diverse locations (from 840 miles of coastline to vast desert sand dunes), highly skilled crews and the best production infrastructure. The Commission has a vast array of tools and resources to help film makers navigate all sorts of production issues, from work permits to on-set safety, in addition to contact info for relevant government agencies, industry associations, guilds and unions, production directories, entertainment job listings and more.

Approximately 24 times a year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce inducts a celebrity into the internationally renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is broadcast LIVE around the globe. As the originator of the Walk of Fame, the Chamber has administered it on behalf of the City of Los Angeles for more than 50 years. Created as a marketing attraction for the community, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has become one of the most successful marketing ideas ever devised by a chamber of commerce. However, the activities of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce go far beyond the Walk of Fame. They are a business organization working to make Hollywood a better community for both businesses and residents.

The Hollywood Trust is a charitable organization which aims to help young people by providing financial grants to individuals and organizations that create opportunities for young people in the region. The goal of the Hollywood Trust is to help young people fulfill their potential in cultural, educational and social aspects of their lives.

The Jose' Iturbi Foundation (a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization) was created in 1985 by Marion Seabury and Donelle Dadigan, in memory of concert great, Jose' Iturbi. Donelle Dadigan is the god-daughter of Jose' Iturbi and Marion Seabury. She began her piano studies when she was almost 5 years old and has won numerous music competitions and performed internationally. A graduate of UCLA, studied at the Paris Music Conservatory and the Ecole Internationale de Nice. Donelle credits Jose' Iturbi for teaching her the important lessons in life, including the importance of helping shape the lives of others, and "giving back to the community." The Jose' Iturbi Foundation is dedicated to continuing the legacy of Jose' Iturbi, to fulfill Jose's wish to make classical music accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages and corners of the world, and to fulfill his desire of bringing to the public's attention today's greatest emerging talents and prize-winning musicians through dynamic live concert performances and international competition. The Foundation's goal is to provide a forum for young classical pianists and singers to debut their talent and for the Foundation to launch their career. The Jose' Iturbi International Music Competition does precisely this!

The Hollywood Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that houses over 10,000 Authentic Show Business Treasures spotlighting more than 100 years of Hollywood history - from the Silents to Talkies, to Hollywood's Golden Era, Film Noir, Television and its Pioneer Years, through the rebellious 60s, special effects 70s, evolving 80s, involved 90s, technological 2000s, and beyond to current day heartthrobs! The Hollywood Museum's exhibits showcase the best in film, network and cable television, and new digital platforms featuring iconic and fan favorites! Located in the heart of Hollywood, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave - The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building is the Official Museum of Hollywood and offers visitors the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world featuring the glamour of Hollywood legends and stars - past, present and in the making. The museum offers one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars' car collections, personal artifacts, posters, and memorabilia from favorite stars, films and TV shows. Just a few steps from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum has been named the #1 top tourist attraction in Hollywood by LA Weekly, and one of the "Top 10" Museums in LA by the LA Tourism and Convention Board and Trip Advisor.

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