Tampa Film Fan

Well I have to start off with a loud cheer in that MARK KEIM IS BACK !!!! and feeling better. As the Executive Producer for our film project The Electric Picasso, we missed his recent absence but now he advises the THE SHOW MUST GO ON…..and so be it.

Of course the big local news is that this week, St. Petersburg hosts the 2008 ANNUAL SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL and the agenda of activities is packed from the opening day - Wednesday 3/19 through and including Saturday 3/22. You are all encouraged to go to the web site (www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com) and view the daily schedule of films, auditions, demonstrations, concerts, panel discussions and gatherings. Event locations vary which include the Vinoy Resort, Muvico Baywalk 20, Push Ultra Lounge (opening night party) and State Theatre. Let’s get out there and support as many events as possible as participation helps us all.

I also want to include in our newsletter a special Thank You to Dave Walker and the students at the International Academy of Design and Technology for allowing us to show their films at last month’s meeting. The audience was very impressed with the professionalism of your work..CONGRATULATIONS !! ….and stay involved with our group as Mark and Lisa have several needs upcoming to accomplish the production of our short. This means great experience and your name included in the credits, so great exposure when distributed to film festivals and contests.

This Friday evening we have three more SHOWCASE entries from Jennifer Sloane, more discussion and updates by our writers headed by Barbara Harrington, the head of The Florida Screenwriters Actors Connection, and continued constructive discussion about our own film project. All are encouraged to bring with them film submissions for next month’s SHOWCASE certainly as well. Additionally, anyone wanting to promote their projects, business, other club meetings, etc., are always welcome to grab the mic and make whatever announcements you so wish. We all want to be in the know and possibly use each others’ services whenever possible.

Finally, for now I want to, as done in the past, encourage our members to attend the monthly film lovers’ meeting held by our neighbors (TAMPA FILM REVIEW) across the bay. Once again, their monthly gathering is held the second Friday of each month at the International Bazaar in Ybor City, is absolutely free, and is always chuck filled with industry news, so put it on your calendar.