January 2013 Jennifer Parramore FILM COMMISSION
THE STATS Category Projects Shoot Days Movie January 2013 Rooms Hires Spend Commercial 6 12 104 150 521,000 TV 2 2 24 5 9,500 Print 3 5 72 9 32,400 Docs Video 1 2 5,000 Music Video TOTALS 12 21 200 164 567,900 Things explode on the set of Warlock s Nation produced by Wilma TV. Special effects artists work closely with St. Pete Police & Fire Departments to execute this stunt.
SHOOTS COMMERCIALS Jordan Direct shot an infomercial for a product called Bravo, slimming undergarments. Bluewater media filmed in Dunedin & Clearwater for an infomercial featuring a personal security product called My Force. P2p Media Group used North Shore Park and tennis courts for a PSA that encourages families to put down technology and spend time together. Greyhouse Films filmed at Crescent Lake Park for funeral home commercial. Humble TV produced a campaign of four commercials for Publix. Option Squared filmed a new campaign for Bright House Networks. TELEVISION Wilma TV filmed new scenes for their TV show Warlock s Nation. Scene involved setting a home on fire using special effects. (see pic) Sirens Media shot scenes for a TV shot they produce titled Evil Twins. PRINT AquaSol shot print stills of various beach imagery such as a person in a boat on the water, bonfire & picture car on the beach at St. Pete Beach & Pass-a Grille. Bill Keefrey shot print stills for Surf Style on Clearwater Beach using the lifeguard station and beachwalk, pier, etc. Marie Still shot engagement photos at Heritage Village. VIDEO The Coast Guard shot a video in conjunction with the City of Clearwater.
LEADS & RESPONSES Our location search database came live online this month! CUSTOM PACKAGES SENT: Kelby Media Mechanic Garage for video. Megan Lane Clearwater Beach for print Three Little Words Feature Film, comprehensive pkg sent, orphanage, government buildings etc. Bunim-Murray Reality TV requested mansions for 30-60 day shoot. Warner Brothers Detective TV Pilot, sent comprehensive package. Sent production manager Joy Haines information on office suites for locations. CUSTOM SCOUT LA producers and director along with financiers from Hungary scouted Pinellas County for three days in early January. Their project is a feature film now in production set in St. Pete Beach. Although the bulk of the filming will be done in Hungary, some exteriors are slated to be shot in Pinellas County beach cities. Provided research and production assistance to Ellen Schnur & Miriam Goodspeed for TV series needing strip club, office space & courtroom. Still awaiting private equity funding. Assisted Detroit production company needing green lawns for a lawn & garden product. Assisted Susan Hodges, producer from North Carolina, with permit process.
MARKETING & OPERATIONS In conjunction with Film Florida, Jonni attended NATPE (National Association of Television Programming Executives) in Miami Beach, Jan. 27 30. Jennifer & Jonni reviewed current website and created content template for new site. Conducted comprehensive research of other film commission sites for design and content organization. Met with in-house internet marketing team to flesh out ideas and discuss functionality. Attended a couple of on-location sets for networking and production stills. Advised Don Dye what types of projects require permits and insurance. Helped Matt Ayotte of FMPTA promote his actors workshop. Provided information to Ivan Martinez about crews in Florida and referred to Miami area film commissions. Provided Orlando area producer Connie Swanson with information about Pinellas hotels. Honored long-time colleague Sandy Galloway with retirement week activities. Attended Developing Team Agility class for county supervisors and managers, 1-29-13. Worked with planning committee in Film Florida to research London production show sales mission. Helped promote WordSmitten workshop for screenwriters. Connected DP/producer Stan Kozma with PTEC contact for location scout.
MARKETING & OPERATIONS Launched our online location library search via e- newsletter & social media. http://eepurl.com/tpok1 Search our library now: http://spcfc.reel-scout.com/loc_results.aspx