While social distancing and lockdowns are the right moves to protect the health of our communities, the complete picture of the financial repercussions are still unknown. With canceled exhibitions, classes, conferences and workshops over the span of a very short time, many artists are feeling the stress of lost income and an uncertain future

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Blair Witch Director Vows to Complete Horror Series in Tampa Bay

The movie director best known for The Blair Witch Project hoped to start shooting the second episode of his Tampa web series next month.

Instead, Dan Myrick is self-isolating at his home in Bainbridge Island, Wash., to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

But he has a message for those who depend on his Tampa-based production company for work: “I will return."

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Film Tampa Bay and Kestum Bilt Launch ‘Think Tank’ YouTube Series

Tampa Bay local filmmakers, local film commissioners, film industry members abroad, advertising professionals, and more discuss their experience with the COVID-19 crisis.

They are mentioning how they are staying afloat through this time, and how to best prepare to hit the market running once the crisis passes.

Tune in to the next episode Friday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. by visiting www.livestreamtampa.com. 

Visit Tampa Bay and Feeding Tampa Bay Introduce the #TourismStrong Bundle

Food insecurity is an issue in our community now more than ever. Join Visit Tampa Bay in uniting for the fight against hunger with Feeding Tampa Bay.

For a limited time, 100% of the proceeds from the culinary bundle – which includes Tampa’s Table and Tampa With A Twist – will benefit the community through Feeding Tampa Bay.

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NOTICE: All Film Tampa Bay events for April 2020 are postponed. Stay tuned for an event update as part of next month’s newsletter, or follow us @filmtampabay on social media.

Diamond View Films TESLA On Selmon Expressway

Early in March, Tampa Bay production company Diamond View partnered with Tesla Model 3 owners to participate in the filming of a documentary series about Tampa Bay. The crew utilized the entirety of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway for a day of shooting. The series will reportedly be distributed on Netflix.

Thank you to Tim Moore of Diamond View for inviting Craig Richard of Tampa's EDC and the Film Tampa Bay team to be on set.