Michael Keaton might film a movie in Tampa

Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Michael Keaton might be starring in and executive producing a movie in Tampa.

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As 2019 and the Holiday season comes to a close, it's a good time to remember what the new year brings to Tampa Bay.  Everyone's favorite pirate season is just around the corner, and with it comes several special events, closures, and blackout dates that have the potential to affect productions through early March.  To provide as much notice as possible, below, you will find pertinent information and dates. 
 
Bayshore Blvd will play host to not only our world-famous Gasparilla Parade, but also several other events and races.  Fencing and bleachers will start to be deployed Jan 5th along much of Bayshore, and will not be fully removed till Mar 2nd.  While filming along Bayshore during this period may be possible, bleachers, fences, and tents will obstruct the majority of sight lines.
 
Filming is prohibiting in the following neighborhoods between 1/15/20 - 1/28/20 as well as 2/21/20 -2/24/20: Hyde Park Preservation, Historic Hyde Park, and Bayshore Gardens.  This restriction is to ensure event organizers and vendors have unobstructed access to the parade or event routes.
 
Popular event parks are also affected by Gasparilla festivities.  Curtis Hixon Park and Julian B Lane park will be unavailable during the following dates.  Curtis Hixon Park: 1/6/20 -1/12/20, 1/22/20 -1/28/20, 3/4/20 - 3/10/20.  Julian B Lane Park: 2/26/20 -3/3/20.   Note, the previous dates are blackout dates, filming outside of those dates may still be disrupted by setup, wrap, or maintenance.  We strongly encourage you to reach out as soon as possible so our office can help coordinate and advise potential dates and times for park use between Jan - Mar.

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MORRISOUND RECORDING

Morrisound Recording opened its doors in 1981, offering bands high-quality sound recording. They offer everything from a quick vocal track or band demo, to a full-length album. Recording, mixing, fully mastered projects... Morrisound offers the same high quality service to each and every project. They gained a reputation for being a big part of the death metal scene in Tampa Bay, but their catalog of work stretches into different genres and voice work. Stay tuned for more about Morrisound next month. 

GASPARILLA INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST IS BACK MAR 17-22,2020

Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival. Tickets and passes are already available, and Jan 15 is the extended deadline for film submissions! 

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Film Review Tampa
Thu, Jan 30 7pm  -9pm
211 N Meridian Ave
Tampa, FL 33602 

Film Bar Mondays
Mondays 6pm - 9pm
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Recent Productions 
 13 productions filmed within
Hillsborough County - December 2019

Independent Features
Moon Gathering
ICON
The Christmas Ride
 
Notable Still Photos
Dicks Sporting Goods
Monroe and Main
 
Notable Commercials
HSN
USF Health