The film commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals and tradeshows in north america and internationally. Film commission launches video contest pinellas county. A public service announcement from the pinellas county film commission and the st. Browse our faqs, get insider tips, get listed in our production guide and more. Pete clearwater film commission hosted the world premiere at the palladium. Petersburg, fla sunny weather and friendly people are making pinellas county a cinematic hot spot as the film commission celebrates 2019 as its best year ever from small town feels to a bustling downtown or scenic beaches, filmmakers are foregoing hollywood for pinellas county. A production company can get a 10% reimbursement if they prove to the county theyve spent money locally. The commission does not have control of the budgets or policies of the school board. Dolphin in a drum productions shot scenes for feature film waiting on mary at heritage village, gulfport pier, indian shores and other pinellas county locations. Commissioners in pinellas county, florida county office.
If you are requesting accommodation, please indicate below. Commissioner welch served as chair of the county commission in 2006, 20 and 2018. View crew and support services, create custom searches, and print a custom directory. Tim burton movie unites tampa bays film commissions tampa. Takei appearance part of a bigger talent deal with pinellas. Sunny weather and friendly people are making pinellas county a cinematic hot spot as the film commission celebrates 2019 as its best year. Drawn by the weather, scenery, and local financial incentives, filmmakers flock to the area to shoot hallmark romances like love in the sun and psychological thrillers like i saw a man with yellow eyes with katherine heigl and harry connick jr.
Petersburg clearwater film commission is located in largo city of florida state. I understand the responsibilities and commitment of time associated with an appointment to a pinellas county board, council or committee. As the official tourism marketing and management organization for pinellas county, we work domestically and internationally to develop and enhance sustainable tourism for the st. Permits onlocation work that involves any public property within pinellas county typically requires a film permit. Peteclearwater film commission serves floridas pinellas county. Peterburgclearwater film commission, said commissioner tony armer. The realism of prop weapons used in todays films can often cause unnecessary alarm, which may result in arrests if the proper authorities are not informed. Peteclearwater area in the leisure, meetings, sports and film. County administrator 315 court street clearwater, fl 33756 727 4643485 email map. A lush, tropical oasis awaits you at florida botanical gardens here in largo, florida.
Apr, 2020 pinellas countys worldfamous beaches have been nearly empty for three weeks, but that could change on thursday. Motion picture industry booming in pinellas county fox. The mission of the film marketing partnerships is to market the st. The subject came up at a monday meeting where commissioners extended a local state of emergency until friday. More public money sought to keep eager producers filming in. Sent jennifer wimmer the film commission s production manager and production coordinator lists.
The figure, armer said, is based on our conversations with several larger films and. He also served at the state level as the 1st and 2nd vice president of the florida association of counties, urban caucus cochair. Contact us for more information, and see what films and productions have been made in our area. Pinellas commission will consider opening parts of beaches. Pete clearwater, the county s convention and visitors bureau, gets the rights to use takeis image in perpetuity to promote pinellas as a tourist destination and film. Peteclearwater film commission is making big moves this year, with 2019 setting a new standard for film projects in pinellas county. Peteclearwater film commission sees record numbers in. Petersburgclearwater, florida metropolitan statistical area. Pete clearwater, the countys convention and visitors bureau, gets the rights to use takeis image in perpetuity to promote pinellas as a tourist destination and film location. Advocates push for more tax breaks for film industry in. George takei appearance part of a bigger talent deal with.
Petersburgclearwater area as a film production destination that supports financially viable and highproductionvalue films that contribute to the countys tourism industry and local economy by targeting the nichemarket traveler of filmmakers. Government of pinellas county, florida ballotpedia. Many commercials, tv and film projects have filmed in the area. There is 1 commissioner per 474,921 people, and 1 commissioner per 6 square miles in florida, pinellas county is ranked 46th of 67 counties in commissioners per capita, and 2nd of 67 counties in commissioners per square mile. Pinellas county, florida, board of county commissioners. Peteclearwater film commission serves pinellas county, florida, supporting and working to bring commercials, television shows, feature films, and. State resources film florida entertainment production.
Peteclearwaters film commission issued 250 permits, the highest number ever, according to a report presented to the tourist development council on nov. The inaugural elite softball invitational is bringing college studentathletes and fans together in clearwater where they will compete on the field and play on awardwinning beaches. Pinellas county s worldfamous beaches have been nearly empty for three weeks, but that could change on thursday. Apply for one now, and get more information about special services including parking, police services, and fire plus insurance requirements and drone information. Get help from the film commission were here to help you get the information you need to have a smooth production in pinellas county. These events showcase the area to outoftown producers and filmmakers helping to bring new productions to the area. Feature film being shot in tampa bay tampa bay business journal. Connect with partners and opportunities that will assist you in locating, retaining and growing your business in florida. St pete clearwater film commission tour sunshine city.
There are 2 commissioners in pinellas county, florida, serving a population of 949,842 people in an area of 274 square miles. This was our way of saying, look, this really is going. Petersburg clearwater film commission, a division of visit st. Helped buddy winset with a film student production. Peteclearwater are responsible for making recommendations to the board of county commissioners bcc on matters relating to the tourist development tax. Pete clearwater film commission covers 24 cities in pinellas county, florida. Peteclearwater film commission serves pinellas county, florida, supporting and working to bring commercials, television shows, feature films, and digital media projects to the area. Jul 09, 2019 the pinellas film commission says production companies are increasingly interested in the region, not only because of its beauty, but also tax incentives. The agenda listed above consists of items provided to the board of county commissioners on the published date. Pinellas county has had a number of smallbudget, independent movies film here, but what is unprecedented about bernie the dolphin is the massive worldwide distribution, armer said. The tourist development council tdc and staff at visit st. If youve watched a film, video, tv show, web series, or commercial that was shot in pinellas county since ive been there, my fingers were in it somewhere. In pinellas county, the permits are issued individually by the 24 municipalities working with the st. Pinellas film commissioner cancels annual taxfunded trip to.
The contest is an open call to residents, students, professionals and non. District 6 commissioner 315 court street clearwater, fl 33756 727 4643568 tel 727 4643022 fax. Peteclearwater film commission serves pinellas county, florida, supporting and working to bring commercials, tv shows, feature films and digital media projects to the area. Film spc supports local signature events like the sunscreen film festival. Petersburgclearwater film commission covers 24 cities in pinellas county, florida. The pinellas county clerk of the circuit court is subject to the florida public records law chapter 119, florida statutes, and all documents, materials, and data submitted to any solicitation as part of the response are governed by the disclosure, exemption and confidentiality provisions relating to public records in florida statutes. Drawn by the weather, scenery, and local financial incentives, filmmakers flock to the area to shoot hallmark. May 02, 2018 pinellas countys film commissioner is taking a year off from his annual pilgrimage to the cannes film festival at taxpayers expense. Petersburg clearwater pinellas county fl, an award winning filmmaker and the founder and former executive director of the internationally acclaimed. The pinellas county commission strives to promote diversity and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The pinellas film commission says production companies are increasingly interested in the region, not only because of its beauty, but also tax incentives.
Peteclearwater film commission serves pinellas county, florida, supporting and working to bring commercials, television shows, feature films, and digital media projects to. Pinellas county pihneless is a county located on the west central coast of the state of florida. He is the founder of the internationally acclaimed sunscreen film festival. Motion picture industry booming in pinellas county fox tampa. To streamline the permitting process and increase your involvement, we have launched filmapp st. This tax is used to strengthen the local economy and increase employment through the ongoing promotion and development of tourism. County taxpayers fund armers salary and the bed tax pays. Petersburg clearwater pinellas county fl, an award winning filmmaker and the founder and former executive director of. Film commissioner reports on countys best year ever. Onlocation work that involves any public property within pinellas county typically requires a film permit. Pinellas county schools is the seventh largest district in florida with 150 schools including magnets, career academies, adult education centers and our own virtual school program.
Commercials hsn shot a christmas in july infomercial at a private waterfront residence in. Petersburgclearwater film commission for all of your pinellas county filming needs. The commission approves support funding for court services, insofar as county funds are concerned, and approves the budgets of the clerk of the circuit court, the sheriff, and the supervisor of elections. Screenshot of pinellas county commission emergency zoom meeting pinellas county commissioners will discuss the possibility of easing beach restrictions during a meeting on thursday. During an emergency meeting monday for the pinellas county commission to extend. Shoots film nukkadusa productions shot short film, the bench at a city of clearwater park. Petersburg clearwater film commission is launching a video competition that positively highlights pinellas county. Filmspc supports local signature film festivals, fosters industry development with a robust incentive program, free workshops and maintains an online. Peteclearwater film commission sees record numbers in 2019. Commissioner welch was reelected to the pinellas county commission in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Jan 18, 2018 the film will continue shooting through feb. Budgets for the tax collector and the property appraiser. More public money sought to keep eager producers filming. Tim burton movie unites tampa bays film commissions.
Film commissioner, filmmaker, traveler, buckeye tony armer twitter youtube linkedin instagram luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Its revenue is vital to the success of our businesses. Peteclearwater and a pinellas county government program, facilitates on location shoots by liaising with production companies and film permitting authorities. Pinellas county florida online customer service form.
The film commissions business development program helps attract studio features like tim burtons miss peregrines home for peculiar children. Pinellas orders county to stay at home amid coronavirus. Petersburgclearwater pinellas county has had a number of smallbudget, independent movies film here. Feature film bernie the dolphin being shot in tampa bay. Mar 25, 2020 pinellas joins a growing number of municipalities across the state that have enacted such measures, like miami, alachua county and gainesville, and orange county. Final versions acted upon by the board are compiled by the clerk of the circuit court and can be obtained from the bcc meetings and minutes section of their website, or by phone at 7274643458. On the street of bryan dairy road and street number is 8200. Peteclearwater filmcommission, 8200 bryan dairy rd. Part of the greater tampa bay production center, the film commission commits to provide a professional and ethical onestop permitting system to productions. Contact the film commission team were here to help you with logistics, incentives, and more. Petersburgclearwater film commission pinellas county is a movie star. Thousands of commercials, tv shows, feature films, and digital media. Pinellas film commission to ask for bigger budget to lure.
Municipal elections in pinellas county, florida 2020 pinellas county, florida, is holding general elections for clerk of the circuit court, comptroller, sheriff, property appraiser, tax collector, supervisor of elections, board of county commissioners districts 1 and 3 atlarge and districts 5 and 7 bydistrict, county judge groups 3, 10, 14, and 15, east lake. As film advocates push for state lawmakers to bring back an incentive program meant to lure big budget movie projects and jobs to florida, critics are blasting calls for. Onlocation work that involves any public property within pinellas. Thousands of commercials, tv shows, feature films, and digital media projects have filmed here. The film commission s business development program helps attract studio features like tim burtons miss peregrines home for peculiar children.
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