FILM COMMISSIONS: A filmmaker's best friend: How to maximize your relationship with your film commission to benefit your project big or small. Plus State and local incentives for your film. And where to find them. - Producers in the studios and independents, are constantly chasing after government dollars in attempts to mitigate the risks for their investors (or executives). This panel will explore practical approaches for incentive dollars from state programs as well as the federal government.
Moderator: Ben Daniele Speakers: Tony Armer (Dallas Film Commissioner), Katie Pryor (Film Commissioner, Baton Rouge, LA), Brian Lord (Film commissioner, Portland, Oregon), Chad Newman (Film commissioner, Key West) and Lisa Dozois (Film commissioner, Pinellas County, FL)
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm, Friday April 28th
Place: SPC Downtown Center (St. Pete College), Room 210 Conference Room, 244 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701