December 2021 Newsletter
Tampa Bay Film Incentives Bring Another Movie to the Area
‘The Throwback’ is about a mother who wakes up believing it is 25 years ago and she is still a college party girl.
Tampa Bay to be Showcased on two Blue-Collar Reality Shows
The area will be featured on the season premieres of “Dirty Jobs” and “Undercover Boss.”
The Long Bros visit UT Campus
When the Long Brothers filmed their buddy-comedy “Lady of the Manor” in Tampa, they used locations like Hyde Park, Gaspar’s Grotto, and the The University of Tampa. While they filmed at UT, they had more than 20 students work on the film and a dozen cast on screen! These students launched their filmmaking careers thanks to this film.
In December, the Long Bros made a trip back to Tampa Bay to offer students insight into their writing and producing processes. They held a producing course and then led an engaging Q&A after a special screening at the film and animation school’s all-new theater.
Thank you Justin & Christian Long for making such a positive impact on our film community!
It is with great sadness that we report that Marty Lewis, President of the St. Augustine Film Office and Film Florida Board Member, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Marty was a community leader and loved by many in the St. Augustine Community and throughout our entire state. He will be missed and our thoughts are with his family. RIP Marty.
Next Month’s Spotlight:
Only Wave is an all-new production company specializing in new media and events, turning the traditional video production concept on its head by incorporating new storytelling elements for engagement and content interaction.
Stay tuned for more about Only Wave.
Episode 5: Rich Roddman is now streaming
Available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Podbean
Notable Productions in December
Sharp Entertainment - 90 Day Fiancee
TIME/Nickelodeon Kid of the Year - The Florida Aquarium
Tampa On The Screen
Netflix's 'Selling Tampa' became the Number One show on Netflix in December!
Are you still paying sales tax on your Florida Production Expenditures?
The Florida Office of Film and Entertainment offers a point-of-sale Sales Tax Exemption to qualified production companies producing content in Florida.
Qualified Florida Expenditures include:
Production equipment rental or purchase
Real estate rental (studio, office, location fees)
Set design and construction
Props
Wardrobe
Computers and software (production related)
You can start saving up to 7.5% in just a few business days! Apply online at www.filminflorida.com.
