February 2021 Newsletter
Paul Sirmons: Film industry legislation can do more with less
"This innovative legislation will do more with less, creating a hand-up, not a handout." Paul Sirmons drives home several vital aspects of the proposed film industry legislation.
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See the creative technology behind this year's Super Bowl ads
The TODAY Show featured Tampa’s Vū Studios this morning! Host Kerry Sanders got a firsthand look at how companies are using creative technology to produce Super Bowl ads in the age of COVID-19.
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Earlier this month Tampa Bay played host to Super Bowl LV. Even in the best of circumstances an event of that size and scale is a herculean community effort to plan and execute successfully. Being able to pull off a world-class event amidst a global pandemic shows the resilience, creativity, and hard work of the Tampa Bay community.
Dozens of local crew were hired to contribute to the production of hundreds of media assets. It is important to acknowledge the hard work and talents that take place behind the scenes. From the halftime show to the amazing drone work showing off downtown and our waterfront, our crews were leading the way. I'm deeply appreciative for all of the efforts made by our community to make Super Bowl LV happen. As we move out of the pandemic, let's keep up the energy and hard work that made this Super Bowl one for the record books.
Cobra Kai creators producing an animated merman series that occurs in Tampa
The minds behind the popular Karate Kid spinoff series Cobra Kai are moving from live action to animation and from the backdrop of Los Angeles to “the breathtaking metropolis of Tampa, Florida.”
Deadline, Yahoo and other media outlets covering the entertainment industry are reporting that Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg are working on an animated series titled Prince Wawa that will air on Fox.
Tampa Bay film 'Fear of Rain' is out now on demand
On the TODAY Show! Harry Connick Jr. and Katherine Heigl talk about the set and story of 'Fear of Rain', shot in Tampa Bay.
Film Tampa Bay Welcomes Spring Intern, Birdie Doyle
Birdie is a film student at the University of Tampa with an enthusiasm for organization and communication in a production office. Her previous internship at TBAE introduced her to life behind the camera, and she’s ready to hit the ground running at Film Tampa Bay!
This month's Spotlight:
Joe Boylan and Javi Fick
Joe Boylan and Javi Fick both worked behind the scenes and live throughout Super Bowl LV. They have both worked in Tampa Bay and around the state and country for the past two decades, and have a multitude of experience and on-set stories.
Stay tuned for more about Joe and Javi.
Film Florida Podcast captures conversations
with Florida filmmakers and crew every month
Three Seasons, more than 60 episodes, there's so much to learn on the Film Florida Podcast. Interviews with film commissions, actors, crew, producers, and more.
