Film Florida

Film Florida Podcast Episode 36- Rep David Silvers The final episode our mini-series of conversations with Florida Legislators is with Representative David Silvers. Representative Silvers is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from Palm Beach County and he is a longtime supporter of the film, television and digital media industry in Florida. We talk to him about that, worki...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 35- Senator Joe Gruters Part 2 of our Florida Legislator miniseries is Republican State Senator Joe Gruters from Sarasota. When we talk about supporters of the film, television and digital media industry, Senator Gruters is at the top of the list. We talk to him about his support for the industry, life inside and outside the Florida legislature and what’s in his future...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 34- Rep Holly Raschein Season 2 kicks off with the first of a few visits with Florida Legislators. Representative Holly Raschein is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Florida Keys. Representative Raschein might be the biggest supporter of the film, television and digital media industry in the Florida House. We talk to her about that, l...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 33- Carla Berkowitz, Critical Thinking Carla Berkowitz talks about being the Executive Producer of the upcoming independent film, "Critical Thinking" with John Leguizamo staring and directing. Carla talks about the 20 year journey to make the movie, which was filmed in South Florida and tells the story of the 1997 Miami Jackson Senior High School chess team.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 32- Jaie Laplante, Miami Film Festival Jaie Laplante from the Miami Film Festival talks about his days as a film critic in Toronto in high school, writing his first screenplay, living and working in Los Angeles then moving to Miami and eventually becoming the Executive Director and Director of Programming for the very successful Miami Film Festival, how the festival ha...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 31- Max Wyler, Accord Productions Max Wyler from Miami-based Accord Productions talks about the evolution of what a "production company” is, in the age of specialization, how being a well-rounded full-service company is an advantage to Accord Productions, technology advancements in production and post production, and the slate of original programming Accord Productions...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 30- Matt Wohl, Educator and Independent Producer Filmmaker and educator Matt Wohl talks about his journey from Vermont to South Florida, taking a project to London, producing a soon-to-be-released independent film, being on the Film Florida Executive Board and more.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 29- Lauren O'Quinn, ClassAct Studios Lauren O'Quinn from Orlando-based ClassAct Studios talks about moving from talent agent and casting to offering professional acting classes, taping services, and career advisement, having roles on projects like "Nashville," "The Florida Project," "House of Cards," "Bloodline," and "Dolphin Tale 2" and teaching her actors to love the...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 28- Lauren Roberts, Greenlight Television Lauren Roberts introduces us to Greenlight Television and tells us what it’s like to work for a company that specializes in filming sports, events and making award-winning documentaries, why they opened an office in Tampa and how technology has changed, mostly for the better, the way they cover worldwide events.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 27- Dawson Peden, PRG Dawson Peden from PRG talks about the transition from VER to PRG and not just being an equipment rental company but an active participant in the technology and execution process for film, television, and live events.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 26- Kelly Paige, Level Talent Group Kelly Paige from Tampa-based Level Talent Group talks about owning her own talent agency, a typical day for her office, servicing nationwide clients for film and television projects, her time as Film Florida President, and helping her talent through the mental and emotional side of the business.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 25- Joel Silver, Silver Digital Media Joel Silver from Tallahassee-based Silver Digital Media talks about being the unofficial production company of the Florida Legislature, the evolution of what a "production company" does, engaging with legislators, and traveling the state to help tell the story of Florida from the perspective of many different associations and organ...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 24- Brittany Collins, Lock Talent Brittany Collins from Orlando-based Lock Talent talks about the difference between a talent agency and a casting director, what to look for in a talent agent, the process from being represented by an agent to being cast in something, and more.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 23- Nina Streich, Global Peace Film Festival Global Peace Film Festival Executive Director Nina Streich talks about editing feature film trailers early in her career, the evolution of the film festival and more.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 22- Kevin O'Brien, At the End of the Day Kevin O'Brien talks about being the writer, producer, director and editor of the film "At the End of the Day," starting his career in faith-based production and what's next for him.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 21- Chad Crawford, The Crawford Group Emmy Award winner Chad Crawford talks about his company, The Crawford Group, his television series "how to do Florida" and "The Outsiders Club" and sharing his Florida backyard with the world.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 20- Natalie Cisneros and Robert Brown, Jekyll Works Natalie Cisneros and Robert Brown from Jekyll Works talk about being both specialists & generalists in the world of visual effects, Cheerios and working for worldwide clients from Florida's Space Coast.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 19- Anne Russell, Full Sail University Anne Russell, Program Director for Full Sail University's Film Production MFA program, talks about what brought her to Full Sail, the evolution and growth of the University, and what sets the institution apart from others.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 18- Michael Jordan, MJJ Entertainment & Filmotechnic USA Michael Jordan from MJJ Entertainment & Filmotechnic USA talks about directing 275 episodes of Forensic Files, falling in love with Florida, and being a Russian Arm specialist.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 17- Chad Newman, Florida Keys & Key West Film & Entertainment Commission Chad Newman talks about being Film Commissioner of the Florida Keys, Hurricane Irma recovery, the hidden gems of filming in the Keys, and Bloodline.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 16- Leah Sokolowsky, Teamsters Local 769 Leah Sokolowsky talks about the Teamsters 769, her time as Film Florida President, being one of the top location managers and scouts in Florida, and working on projects like Ballers, The Glades, Graceland, and There's something About Mary, to name a few.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 15- Bob Caniglia, Blackmagic Design Bob Caniglia talks about his role as Director of Sales Operations, North America at Blackmagic Design, the company's popular product offerings for field production, post production, and broadcast, and what's in store for the future.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 14- Marty Lewis, St. Augustine Film Office Marty Lewis talks about getting his start in the industry in casting, working on Miami Vice, then eventually moving to historic St. Augustine and starting the local film commission.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 13- Alex Kaed & Gigi Gomez, Viacom International Studios. Alex Kaed & Gigi Gomez talk about the variety of projects produced at Viacom International Studios in Miami, highlighted by "I am Frankie" for Nickelodeon, as well as a typical day at the Studio.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 12- Jeanne Corcoran, Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office. Jeanne Corcoran talks about filming in Sarasota County, changes in the industry, and the advantage of having Ringling College of Art & Design in her area.