August 2021 Newsletter
Tampa virtual production studio, AI script, elevate UT summer film class
If eight minutes of soaring mountain views and surreal dialogue are your bag, you are gonna want read this.
“So this is kind of a dream world for filmmakers.”
Tiffany Durbin is a Junior Film major at the University of Tampa, with dreams of making music videos.
Durbin, along with rest of her UT summer cinematography class—may be perfectly positioned for a future of movie creations because they are training on the latest technology in virtual production at Vu Studio in Tampa.
Tampa Bay artist Jennifer Msumba spotlights
neurodiversity and empathy in new film
Empathy is in short supply on the playground, but local artist Jennifer Msumba hopes to change that.
Msumba came into this world with a double-dose of otherness. As an autistic person of color, she’s suffered her share of playground bullies.
“This was back in the times when [bullying] was a lot more tolerated,” Msumba told CL. “There weren't all these things in place to protect kids... It was just one of those things you had to deal with back then. Even now, there's a lot more awareness of bullying, [but] it still goes on.”
Next Month’s Spotlight: Pete Guzzo
Pete Guzzo and his production offices are located at 211 Meridian in the Channel District in Downtown Tampa. His company, Kestum Bilt, is an award-winning digital/production company. He is also branching out to launch "All Set Supplies, Inc." - a set supply company. Learn more about Pete and his many production hats in September's spotlight.
Episode 1 of Loose Framing is out Now!
Available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and Podbean
Episode 1 of Loose Framing, Film Tampa Bay's brand-new podcast, launched last month! Featuring actors Paul Wilson and Eugenie Bondurant, we dive into on-set stories of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, life as an actor and creator in Tampa Bay, and so much more! Stream now on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and Podbean.
Notable Productions in August
Hallmark – South Beach Love
Pie Town Productions – House Hunters (HGTV)
Shoehorn, LLC – Chevrolet
Ruckus Films – Hefty Ultra Strong
Filmgate Miami – Weapons And Their Names
Cineview Studios – The Beast Within
Tampa On The Screen
"Lady of the Manor" Official Trailer is out now. This is actor Justin Long's directorial debut, and it was shot entirely in Tampa Bay! Featuring homes in Hyde Park, scenes from University of Tampa, and a Tampa Bay crew behind the scenes. The film is in select theaters and on demand Sep 17!