June Newsletter
The longest-running cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live returned to host this year’s NHL awards show from Tampa’s Armature Works
The Organization That Brings Movie Productions To Town
We were featured in this in-depth Osprey Observer article to explain what our organization does, and how we are part of the community.
Tampa chef Jada Vidal competed on Food Network’s ‘Beachside Brawl’
Tampa chef Jada Vidal won Guy Fieri’s “Grocery Games” last year, and then took on the competition in a new series called “Beachside Brawl,"
FTB Presents 'Paper Line' Packs a Punch at the Tampa Theatre
On Juneteenth holiday weekend, we presented the first-look screening of 'Paper Line,' a locally-produced, live-action short film about a secret fraternity of black martial artists at a prestigious HBCU in Florida.
The new all-Black cast short film from writer-director Ryan Watson, features an inside look at the intense personal bonds and proud values of Black Greek culture through the lens of explosive martial-arts action.
With over one thousand guests in attendance at the event, this was our most successful FTB Presents thus far!
'The Beast Comes at Midnight' Screening at Tampa Theatre
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the special first-look screening of 'The Beast Comes At Midnight' at the Tampa Theatre. Writer/director Chris Jackson was joined by producers Ed McKeever and Todd Oifer in a special post-screening Q&A hosted by Film Tampa Bay’s Hilary Webber.
Audience members were given a special QR Code and encouraged to leave feedback about the film. Everyone in attendance received a keepsake prop from the set, the exclusive Osprey Observer edition created specifically for the film!
Upcoming Event
Next Month’s Spotlight
Bob Layton is known for reinventing the Iron Man comic in the late 70s, taking it from near-cancellation to one of Marvel’s all-time bestselling series. His classic Iron Man story “Demon in a Bottle” was recently voted “one of the Top 20 comic stories of all time.” Layton is also credited as the co-creator of Marvel’s Ant Man and The Ghost from Ant Man and The Wasp and has credits spanning more than 6,500 published comic titles and 11 Marvel films and TV shows.
Stay tuned for more about Bob Layton.
Tampa’s Daniel Roebuck brings Grandpa Munster to life in Rob Zombie Reboot
Rob Zombie is ready to bring the quirky and beloved family The Munsters back to life (and in color!). The studio just released a teaser trailer for the upcoming film reboot, and if Grandpa Munster looked familiar that’s because it’s none other than Daniel Roebuck. The prolific actor calls Tampa home with his wife and acclaimed director, Tammy Roebuck.
Notable Productions in June
TV Shows:
American Pickers
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After
MLB Network Play Ball
First Time Buyer
Films:
Opposites Attract
Commercials:
Foot Locker Retail - Champs Sports
Are you still paying sales tax on your Florida Production Expenditures?
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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.