Big Bear, CA, February 22, 2014 - In July of 1911, a movie company from back east arrived at the new Pine Knot Lodge in Big Bear and began filming. That began a love affair between Hollywood and Big Bear that still continues. At about the same time, tourism started taking off in the valley, but only in the summer. During the winter, Big Bear sat empty. However, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Loves Big Bear
Big Bear Film Society
Film Society Begins with Solitary
Big Bear, Ca March 25, 2011 5:00 pm - The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival involves at least 90 volunteers from the Big Bear community each year. For four days in September, the Festival invites filmmakers and guests from around the world to screenings, parties, and educational events supporting independent filmmaking. So many are involved, the organizers often don't … [Read more...] about Film Society Begins with Solitary