The San Diego History Center begins production on a documentary about the history of Balboa Park. The joint venture with the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) is funded in part by a grant through the Tourism Marketing District, the San Diego History Center, and private donors. With a completion date of November 2014, the film will provide a platform for the SDTA to showcase the historic park in addition to selling travel to the San Diego region.
“We are so happy that Balboa Park’s history will be captured in this way,” said Peter Comiskey, executive director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. “It will be a wonderful resource for the whole park.”
As the media sponsor for the documentary, UT San Diego will play a key role in the creation of content for the film, utilizing research and community participation to tell the story. The History Center also has a vast archive of material which will be incorporated in the film.
SDTA President Joe Terzi adds, “The film will be the foundation piece for the ultimate branding of our Balboa Park as a major local tourist destination. With our concentration of 19 different cultural attractions — plus the world famous San Diego Zoo — Balboa Park is a unique destination.”
Look for a premier date of early 2015 at all of the Balboa Park institutions in addition to SDTA digital channels.