May 2021 Newsletter

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A movie based on Gibsonton’s carnie history will be shot locally

During a 2019 visit to the Riverview museum that tells the history of carnivals and fairs, Tampa independent film producer Ed McKeever said his now-14-year-old son, Michael McKeever, wondered aloud what the Wolf Boy would be up to today.

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USF professor wins ‘Best Florida Film’ at St. Pete Film Festival

Ryan Watson, a Mass Communications instructor, wrote and directed “The Ivory League: Confessions of a Black Faculty,” which premiered at the Sun Screen Festival in St. Petersburg on Friday.

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Gasparilla International Film Festival is Back!


The Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival takes place this month at several locations in Tampa, including the Tampa Theatre.

Kicking off Thu, June 10, join us for a weekend of premium films and in-depth discussions as we showcase the best in recent films.

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This Month's Spotlight: 

Grain and Glass is a group of dreamers and adventurers. They’ve produced
content for fortune 500 companies, global brands and emerging businesses across the country.

Stay tuned for more about Grain and Glass.

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.

Birdie Doyle