July Recap
Haylie Duff is directing and starring in a movie in Tampa Bay
It is the 11th movie that David Yates and Danny Roth have produced here in the last year.
‘Iron Man’ artist to be honored by Hillsborough County for contribution to Florida’s film industry
The artist responsible for drawing some of the most iconic superheroes is being honored by Hillsborough County in a special exhibit at the University of Tampa and a movie screening at the Tampa Theater for his contribution to the film industry in Florida.
'Florida has a lot more to say': New York film agency behind Emmy-nominated doc expands to Tampa
Hayden5, the New York-based video agency that helped produce the popular Netflix documentary "Long Shot," has expanded to Tampa.
The $20 million company plans to employ about a dozen people in Tampa by the end of the year, according to co-founder and Tampa native Todd Wiseman Jr. It currently operates out of Hyde House Public Studio and expects to move into a permanent office next year, Wiseman said.
"The Life & Art of Bob Layton" Art Gallery at Scarfone Hartley Gallery at University of Tampa
With over 6,500 comic book credits to his name, Bob Layton is a true Comic Book Legend. Celebrate over 40 years of art and comics by one of the industry’s true visionaries NOW through Aug 3rd at the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery at the University of Tampa. The gallery is open 10AM - 4PM Tue, Aug 2 & Wed, Aug 3, or by appointment.
This unique multimedia event covers Layton's works throughout the decade, including never-before-seen sketches and new work unique to this show! Collaborating with Layton, International Artist, Ales BASK Hostomsky, is premiering several new works inspired by Layton's storied career.
This Thursday, Aug 4th at Tampa Theatre!
Next Month’s Spotlight
Dylan Melcher has a background in Cultural Studies and Fine Art, having earned a degree in Mandarin Chinese and taking several Fine Art Photography courses at Florida State University. Dylan spent his first few years out of college exploring and working in NYC and Northern China before working 7 years in advertising as a Director of Photography in Tampa, FL. Now, Dylan is continuing his passion of filmmaking and photography with a focus on travel, adventure, conservation and the outdoors.
Stay tuned for more about Dylan Melcher.
Episode 12: Sean & Brielle Keller is now streaming
Available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Podbean
Notable Productions in July
TV Shows:
WEDU - PBS
Films:
Web of Death (Blink Films)
Other:
Photo Shoots
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