advertisement

SSN on Facebook SSN on Twitter SSN on YouTube RSS Feed

Filmmakers to Legislators: Support Film Projects in Florida

The Florida film industry wants to see the Sunshine State on the big screen.

On Wednesday, film, television and digital media leaders plan to host a press conference alongside three Florida lawmakers to advocate for support of future entertainment efforts.

Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, will join Rep. Mike Miller, R-Winter Park, and Film Tampa Bay in Tallahassee to highlight job losses and hundreds of millions of dollars lost in revenue as a result of lost film projects.

Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, has also been invited to the press conference.

According to a press release, lost film projects have cost the state more than $650 million in revenue since 2013. Live by Night, directed and starring Ben Affleck and the Infiltrator (starring Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston) are two high-profile films lost in the Tampa Bay region. 


The press conference will be held in the Capitol Rotunda beginning at 12:30 p.m. 

Comments are now closed.

advertisement
advertisement
Live streaming of WBOB Talk Radio, a Sunshine State News Radio Partner.

advertisement