Film Plots: Anza Borrego Desert State Park

THE FAIRY (2023)

Indie film shot in Borrego badlands about marriage conflict with fairy and her beau.

SHADOWS IN THE DESERT: HIGH STRANGENESS IN THE BORREGO TRIANGLE (2022)

Exploring folk tales and UFOs in the desert.

YOU DON’T DESERVE THIS (2022)

Conflicted couple at Bombay Beach.

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022)

Wild fantasy adventure spoof using Font’s Point in one of the scenes.

BAD (2022)

Psychological music video shot in Borrego Springs.

Sky Art In Borrego Springs (2022)

A promotional film about the sculptures done by Recardo Breceda in Borrego Springs.

A GIFT FOR ALL AGE (2022)

Short story about how Clark wrote the poem: The Night Before Christmas.

BORREGO (2021)

Survival story of crime witness being chased by bad guys in Borrego Desert.

Evermore (2020)

Grieving woman led by mysterious couple in Borrego Area.

Signal (2019)

Stranded astronaut trying to find signal to get help. Filmed in Font’s Wash & Font’s Point.

Miracle in the Desert: The Rise and Fall of the Salton Sea (2019)

Documentary of the history and current dilemma of the Sea and its environmental consequences of inaction.

Bosch: Episode 8/season 5 (2019)

Flying shots over Salton Sea in this detective series.

X (2018)

Two protagonists fight for mysterious box in the desert. Shot entirely in Borrego Springs.

Salvation Mountain (2018)

Stranded hiker trying to survive in the desert.

Fox Chase Hare (2018)

Crime drama shot at Iron Door Saloon in Ocotillo Wells, CA.

LITTLE RUSTY (2017)

Romance between Borrego sculpture couple.

Desert Coffee (2017)

Documentary look at Slab City, iconic desert transient community and their inhabitants.

Imperial Sands (2017)

Documentary about the winning of the western desert areas. Used old silent movies scenes and shots of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Cataract Gold (2017)

Gold seekers of Col.Wm Powell Expedition and family conflicts in this western shot in Borrego Springs and other desert locales.

Faceless, But Remembered (2016)

Student film about personal angst over a kidney transplant and how it affects his loved ones. Shot at XL Gas station in Borrego Springs, CA.'

Zaire (2016)

Short sci-fi film about planet scientists trying to find develop new life on a distant planet. Exterior scenes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Badlands.

Last Days in the Desert (2015)

Jesus crosses the desert searching inner validation of his faith in God. Totally filmed in ABDSP.

The Caravan (2015)

Documentary of recreation of historic route by riders in modern times.

The Killjoys (2015)

Student film of crime drama filmed locally.

Long Distance (2015)

A couple looks back at their journey to find each other and ends in Borrego Springs.

Bloom (2015)

Traveler find person who left his bag at airport. Filmed in Borrego and Badlands.

Breaking Point (2014)

Excellent documentary about the issue of the Salton Sea and what problems it has had to be saved.

Becoming California (2014)

Changes in California’s environment is ever changing and those changes are explored in this documentary.

The LEGend of Peg LEG’s LEG (2014)

Comedy story about Peg leg Smith. Local Borrego character.

Halyconaire:Anza-Borrego (2014)

Sound recording session at Borrego Palm Cyn & Clark’s Dry Lake in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park by Band: Halyconaire.

Salton (2014)

Short film romantic ghost story with Salton Sea as backdrop.

Barren (2013)

Bittersweet story of betrayal and family history with backdrop in Borrego Springs.

The Day We Were (2012)

Short comedy about film lines made famous from previous films. Shot in Borrego.

California Forever: The Story Of California State Parks (2012)

History of California State Parks.

Race Across America: Glass Elevator of Montezuma Grade (2012)

Camera run of bike race down Montezuma Grade. Borrego Springs, California: Jim Weinstein descent.

California Travel Tips (2012)

YouTube advice traveling in Borrego Springs/Anza-Borrego region.

Off-roading in Anza-Borrego (2011)

Camera run of off-roading in Calcite Mine & Coyote Canyon in eastern Badlands.

Off-roading through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Pinyon Mtn Road & The Squeeze (2011)

Camera run of off-roading in Pinyon Mtn Road, The Squeeze and other locations.

Capo Valley Four Wheelers trip To Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (2011)

Field trip record for this club.

Doug Meyer presents: Sandstone Canyon Pt 1-2 (2011)

Field trip to Sandstone Canyon.

Doug Meyer Presents: Bypass Road & Coyote Canyon Pt 1-3 (2011)

Field trip to Coyote Canyon.

FJ 150 Raptor Road Trip (2011)

Field trip to Coyote canyon. Coyote Canyon, By Pass Road ecology of San Diego County on Nature Bytes.Com

2010 4-Runner Trip through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in 5 videos (2011)

Field trip in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in 5 parts.

Getaway: USA (2011)

Shanghai Cable travel segment in Anza-Borrego DSP.

For Those Denied the Dark Skies (2011)

Korean Documentary about the role of dark skies and darkness as part of the human spirit shot in Borrego and Font’s Point.

Bombay Beach (2011)

Documentary about this community and its inhabitants on the east side of the Salton Sea.

Into the Wild (2011)

Music video by Tony Feathers shot at Vista de Malpais.

Hole In One (2010)

This comedy takes place on the Borrego Springs Resort Golf Course and some local scenes in the Borrego Valley.

Eight Days and Six Hours (2010)

This is a documentary about the training of a bicycle racing team in the Borrego Valley.

Geology of Montezuma Grade (2009)

Short documentary about the geology of Montezuma Grade in San Diego County as part of a multiple series of short videos regarding the ecology of San Diego County.

Fish Creek Anticline/Split Mtn (2009)

Short documentary about the geology of the Fish Creek Anticline and Split Mtn entrance in Anza Borrego Desert State Park as part of a multiple series of short videos regarding the ecology of San Diego County on Nature Bytes.com

Elephant Trees (2009)

Short documentary about elephant trees found in Anza Borrego Desert as part of a multiple series of short videos regarding the ecology of San Diego County on Nature Bytes.com.

Road Trip with Huell Howser: Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs (2009)

A documentary about the Anza Borrego State Park and Borrego Springs.

Starked Out* (2009)

A comedy about a couple trying to get married with Borrego Springs and the desert as background.

A Year in the Desert: Anza-Borrego (2009)

A documentary about seasons in the Anza Borrego desert.

Is It Too Late? The Salton Sea; A Desert Saga (2009)

A documentary about the problems besetting the Salton Sea.

Love in Three Chapters* (2008)

An independent film shot in Borrego Springs.

The Ghost Mountain Experiment: A Film about The Original Hippie Family (2008)

Documentary about Marshall South Family experience.

Training Goggles* (2008)

Sci-fi short film shot in Borrego Springs.

Into the Wild (2007)

The story of a young man’s search for a natural lifestyle leading to Alaska and ultimately his death. Shot at The Cove at Ocotillo Wells SVRA.

Serenity (2005)

This sci-fi feature is the movie version of the TV series FIREFLY. Funeral scene was filmed east of the microwave tower on the north side of S-22 near Salton City, CA.

Ghost Mountain: An Experiment in Primitive Living (2005)

Documentary on Marshall South Family experience at Ghost Mountain.

Anza-Borrego: Seasons in the Desert (2005)

Documentary about Anza Borrego Desert State Park.'

The Island (2005)

Future genetics program gone bad. Scene of North Shore facility on Salton Sea.

Young Black Stallion (featurette) (2004)

This was a bonus disk feature about the parents of the Black Stallion and how they met. Shot in Font’s Wash and Split Mtn Gorge.

The X Files: The Making of “The Truth” (2004)

Documentary about the filming of the very last episode of the X Files series.

Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004)

This documentary looks at life on the Sea and its communities and colorful population.

Kingdom of David (2003)

PBS production of the Story of David. Desert scenes at Arroyo Salado Campground.

29 Palms (2003)

Shot on S-22 near Salton City and the old Salton City Golf Course. Drug deal gone bad plot.

Frost: Portrait of a Vampire (2003)

Vampire story using desert background scenes.

Scorpion King (2002)

The Rock stars in this action feature shot in Font’s Wash, Font’s Point and Fish Creek.

X Files (final Episode) (2002)

The final episode of the series shot at Fish Creek and Ocotillo Wells SVRA/Tectonic Wash.

The Trip (2002)

A gay love story shot at Burro Bend and Borrego Springs

The Salton Sea (2002)

Drug related drama shot around the Salton Sea.

High Stakes at the Salton Sea (2002)

This documentary hosted by Val Kilmer relates the problems besetting the Salton Sea.

Soarin* (2001)

This short over flight of Font’s Point and badlands was used in Disney’s new park ride, California Experience.

X Files: Within/Without (2000)

Opening 2 part episode of the 8th season took place at Park HQ and Badlands and Fish Creek locales.

Manhattan, AZ (2000)

This was the pilot episode of this quirky series shot in Fish Creek.

El Lobo Loco* (1999)

Retired wrestler finds love in Borrego Springs.

From Earth to the Moon Episode 10-Galileo was Right (1998)

This Emmy award winning mini series about the Space Program had their only episode shot outside of Florida in Fish Creek, Borrego Airport, Hawk Canyon and Font’s Point.

Wasteland* (1998)

Short drama shot in Borrego Springs.

Black Dawn (1997)

This crime drama shot in Borrego, Font’s Point and Fish Creek.

Beastmaster III- Eyes of Baraxas (1996)

This action/fantasy feature shot in Fish Creek.

Scorpion Spring (1995)

Drug related drama shot in Ocotillo Wells, Borrego Sink, and Vern Whitaker Horse Camp.

Janet (1994)

1st music video of Janet Jackson hits with Virgin Record, LTD and filmed at now demolished motel at corner of S-22 and Hwy 86 and Clark’s Dry Lake.

Crime Story: When the Lies Ran Out (1992)

Crime story about former gunrunner from San Diego who commits suicide in Coachwhip Canyon.

Bugsy (1991)

This crime biography of Bugsy Segal filmed at Ocotillo Wells/ Blu-Inn, Texas Dip and Hwy 78.

Mac and Me (1988)

Family/fantasy of aliens trying to recapture their abducted youngster on Earth shot in Badlands.

Never on Tuesday (1988)

This curious independent film shot on Henderson Canyon Road about auto accident and the people there who encounter various cameo appearances from Nicholas Cage, Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez and Gilbert Gottfried.

Odyssey* (1986)

Spiritual visit of the desert shot in Fish Creek and Font’s Wash.

Damnation Alley (1977)

Sci-fi feature about post WWIII and odyssey of survivors to New York from desert. Shot in Fish Creek/Badlands and sandy area near Borrego Landfill.

Dying Room Only (1973)

Mystery surrounding disappearance of traveler from roadside café shot near Borrego Landfill off Peg Leg Road.

Banacek (TV Pilot) (1972)

This pilot episode of TV series BANACEK was shot at Badlands, Font’s Point, Font’s Wash and Borrego Landfill area.

The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Sci-fi feature shot near Fish Creek Mountain area.

Tobruk (1967)

This WWII story uses many Borrego Desert locales for North Africa and the Salton Sea in various scenes.

Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)

This WWII drama uses the Salton Sea for some open ocean scenes.

The Monster that Challenged the World (1957)

Giant snails invade the Salton Sea.

The Young Lions (1958)

Hwy 78 near Texas Dip and San Felipe Wash to Borrego Sink used as locales for North Africa in this WWII drama.

Highway Dragnet (1954)

Crime drama. Shot on Salton Sea near Bombay Beach.

The Desert Rats (1953)

Anzac troops hold off Afrika Corp troops near Tobruk in this WWII drama shot at The Cove in Ocotillo Wells SVRA and various locales around Borrego Badlands, Borrego Sink and Yaqui Pass Campground.

The Desert Fox (1951)

Clark’s Dry Lake was a desert airport for Rommel in this WWII biography of the German General.

Five Graves to Cairo (1943)

WWII drama about Rommel shot near Desert Shore, CA along The Salton Sea western edge.

Sahara (1943)

WWII tank drama shot 1 mile west Of Hwy 86 in Ocotillo Wells SVRA just south of Salton City, CA.

Wake Island (1942)

Recreation of epic siege of Wake Island in this WWII drama using west shore of the Salton Sea for the island scenes.

The Immortal Sergeant (1942)

North Africa recreated using various Borrego desert locales in this WWII drama.

The Rainmakers (1935)

Wheeler & Wooster Comedy shot at Campo, CA and San Diego Arizona & Eastern Railroad. Trestle and railroad in Carrizo Gorge shown.

Beggars of Life (1928)

This railroad drama uses the Arizona and Eastern Railroad lines for its story and Carrizo Gorge scenes.

Chasing Choo Choos (1927)

This Monte Banks railroad comedy uses the Arizona and Eastern railroad and Carrizo Gorge locales for its scenes.

Transcontinental Limited (1926)

Suitor trying to raise money for an operation has help from old Army buddies. Great traveling shots of Carrizo Gorge Railroad.

Red Lights (1923)

This early sci-fi story about mysterious red lights seen in Arizona and eastern railroad properties and Carrizo Gorge area.

Something New (1920)

Nell Shipman is rescued by her hero using a Maxwell that is driven cross country in the Badlands and Borrego Sink area.

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