The Story

A town finding its way back.

On August 24, 2026, a fire tore through Old Town Newhall, taking with it businesses, art, and gathering places that this community had built over generations.

Rise From The Ashes follows the owners, artists, and neighbors at the center of that loss — not to dwell on how the fire started, but to capture how a town shows up for itself afterward.

This documentary does not take a position on the cause of the fire. Its purpose is to uplift the people rebuilding Old Town Newhall, not to speculate or assign blame.

We are an independent production team donating our time and skill to tell this story right, and your support is what keeps this project moving forward.

Filming is happening through the fall of 2026, moving into post-production once interviews wrap. Rather than releasing straight to YouTube, we are holding free community screenings on Thursday, November 12 at Laemmle Newhall, open to all of Old Town Newhall, with a Q&A after each showing.

Community Screening

Be in the room with the people who lived it.

Two free showings of Rise From The Ashes for the Old Town Newhall community, each followed by a Q&A with director Jose Perez.

4:00 PM

Thursday, Nov 12
Arrive by 3:30 PM

RSVP for 4:00 PM

5:30 PM

Thursday, Nov 12
Arrive by 5:00 PM

RSVP for 5:30 PM

Laemmle Newhall
22500 Lyons Ave, Newhall, CA

Admission is free. Seating is limited, so RSVP is required. Tap the showing you would like to reserve your spot.

Support the Film

Help this story reach the people who lived it.

This is a passion project, and every dollar goes straight into finishing it right: filming, editing, and getting it in front of the Old Town Newhall community it is about. Give any amount that feels right.

Principal interviews are underway at Locale Studios on Main Street, with Old Town Newhall community members and business owners sharing their stories. More filming is planned this month.

Where does my donation go?

Straight into finishing the film: filming, editing, sound, and color. No salaries are taken, the whole crew is volunteering their time.

Will this be on YouTube?

No. The first public showings are free community screenings on Thursday, November 12 at Laemmle Newhall, open to all of Old Town Newhall.

When will it be finished?

We are filming through October, then move straight into post-production toward the November 12 screening.

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Updates

Following along.

A running log of milestones as production moves forward.

Nov 12, 2026

Community screening at Laemmle Newhall

Two free showings, 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM, each followed by a Q&A. Open to all of Old Town Newhall. RSVP required.

Oct-Nov 2026

Post-production

Once principal interviews wrap, the team moves into editing, sound, and color, working toward the November 12 screening.

Oct 9, 2026

Second filming day at Locale Studios

Five more interviews filmed with Old Town Newhall business owners and community leaders at Locale Studios on Main Street.

Oct 2, 2026

Principal filming day at Locale Studios

Interviews filmed with community members at Locale Studios on Main Street in Newhall, with more filming continuing through October.

Sept 2026

Love on Main St

A community fundraiser and gathering on Main Street — proof this town shows up for itself.

Aug 2026

Production announced

Crew came together, the sizzle reel released, and outreach to affected business owners began.

RISE FROM
THE ASHES

A town finding its way back.

Be in the room with the people who lived it.

Help this story reach the people who lived it.

A look at how it comes together.

Donating their time and skill.

Following along.

A town finding its way back.

Be in the room with the people who lived it.

Help this story reach the people who lived it.

A look at how it comes together.

Donating their time and skill.

Following along.

Stay in the loop.