California’s top filming authority Colleen Bell, who has served as the director of the state’s film commission for the last six years, will be stepping down in early January.
The appointee of outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that she will be transitioning out of the role in tandem with Newsom on an episode of The Town, from former Hollywood Reporter editorial director Matt Belloni, which released on Friday night. “I will be transitioning out with Gov. Newsom,” Bell said when asked if she would stay on if California governor hopeful Xavier Becerra were elected in November.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Bell added that serving in the role was “one of the great privileges of my career.” She added that until the next governor takes office in January, “my focus remains firmly on the work ahead.”
Bell continued, “We have important initiatives underway, strong momentum behind California’s production growth, and I intend to finish strong — continuing to deliver results and strengthen California’s position as the global leader in film and television production. I also look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition.”
