April Recap

30 years later in Tampa, USF friends make Hollywood dreams come true

Their movie, “The Throwback,” stars Justina Machado, Will Sasso, Bobby Lee, Michelle Randolph and Rhonda Shear. It premieres at Tampa Theatre on May 3.

FULL STORY HERE

Remember ‘Cop & ½’? Filmed in Tampa with Burt Reynolds, it debuted 30 years ago.

Some hoped the movie, directed by Henry Winkler, would turn Tampa into “Hollywood South.”

FULL STORY HERE

Thank you Local 477!

Thank you Local 477 for partnering with the University of Tampa to host a series of training demonstrations. In the latest class, students and 477 members learned how to properly mount cameras to cars, along with tips about precision driving. A great way for current 477 members to get to know young filmmakers while keeping their skillsets up to date.

WWE WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at Vū 

This past Wrestlemania, Diamond View created 6 iconic Hollywood trailers for WWE.

FULL STORY HERE

Congratulations Lisa Dozois! St. Pete names new Film Commissioner 

This Month’s Spotlight

This month's spotlight: 

Getting to know the film commission. We dive deep into each of our roles at Film Tampa Bay, and what a day at the office looks like. Learn what our office does at a local and state level, and how we work with other city and county departments. 

Stay tuned for more about Film Tampa Bay.

Now Streaming! Loose Framing Episode 21: Green Light Cinema

Available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Podbean

 

Notable Productions in April:

Campaigns:
Mad Bear Productions – World Autism Awareness Day
Vinik Sports Group – Seen Stamkos Campaign

TV Series:
American Monster (Season 9) – Arrow International Media 
Welcome to Plathville (Season 5) – WYWS Productions 
Beachfront Bargain Hunt – Magilla Entertainment

 

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.

Birdie Doyle