Film Florida Friday
5 Seasons
Interactive conversations about current topics, initiatives and relationship-building in Florida’s screen production industry.
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1:16:55Episode 1
2023 Industry Strikes
Episode 1
Panelists Sharon Y. Cobb, Michael Viera, and Adam Vernier discuss the current industry strikes. Learn about the issues SAG-AFTRA and WGA have with the AMPTP, the outlook for the near future, and more.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Hispanic Industry Leaders
Episode 2
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Industry Leaders discuss their roles in Florida's screen production industry.
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1:28:44Episode 3
Animation & Visual Effects
Episode 3
Panelists discuss training/education required, the evolution of their specialties, the future, and more. Panelists include Victor Rivas (VFX), Ronald Honn (VFX), Jason Maurer (animation), Aaron Gilman (animation), and Chris Hummel (animation).
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1:26:31Episode 4
Character Voice Acting
Episode 4
Panelists discuss their path to success in the industry, training required, notable projects, some behind-the-scenes magic, and more.
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1:23:04Episode 5
Editing & Motion Graphics
Episode 5
Panelists discuss their path to success in the industry, training required, the evolution of the roles, notable projects, the merging of the two specialties and more.
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1:10:05Episode 6
Women in Production 2024
Episode 6
In honor of Women's History Month, Women in Production discuss their path to success in the industry, challenges, opportunities and more. Special guest host Sandy Lighterman, along with panelists Jennelle Jordan, Shona Tuckman, Staci Talley, and Cathleen Dean.
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1:13:03Episode 7
Marketing, Advertising and PR
Episode 7
Film Florida Friday featuring a discussion about Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. Panelists Sheila Duffy-Lehrman (Tropic Survival Advertising and Marketing) and Tom Tanno (Film & Television Unit Publicist) discussed the importance of promoting a company or a project, including publici...
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1:21:03Episode 8
Employee vs Independent Contractor
Episode 8
Film Florida Friday featuring a discussion about whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor with a focus on the screen production industry. Panelists discuss the legal differences between the two as well as what makes the issue so challenging when it comes to the industry. Paneli...
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AR/VR
Episode 9
Film Florida Friday featuring a discussion about AR/VR. Panelists discuss the merging of technology and storytelling, how entertainment production helps training production and vice versa, and more. Panelists: Sheena Fowler, VP, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Red 6 Inc., and Kyle ...
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1:15:23Episode 10
Production Assistants
Episode 10
Sandy Lighterman, Josh Ellis and Alexa Sheehan discuss what a PA is, training available to become a PA, the importance of PA's on set, how important being a good PA is to help springboard a career, how to find jobs as a PA, and more.
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1:22:51Episode 11
Grips & Gaffers
Episode 11
Panelists Earl Perque (grip), Zoot Byrne (gaffer), Jim Pescrille (gaffer), and Mike Germaine (grip) discuss what they do, how they found their way into the roles, training involved, who they interact most with on a set, and more.