Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission

1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 900

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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In This Issue

PBC Welcomed Wide Range

of Productions in 2009

Boca Resident Given a „Man

Cave‟

Championship Swings Into

Action

ATTN: Documentary

Filmmakers!

Location Spotlight: Delray

Beach Tennis Center and the

Delray Beach Swim and

Tennis Center

Education Corner: Talent-

Fest 365 is Coming to PBC

February 2010

BOCA RESIDENT GIVEN A „MAN CAVE‟

In many social circles, it is common

knowledge that guys need an exclusive

space to hang out in their homes. Enter

Man Caves, a DIY Network produc-

tion that understands there’s an envi-

ronment for every guy that makes him

feel fulfilled. Recently, the Man Caves team including licensed con-

tractor Jason Cameron and former NFL great Tony “The

Goose” Siragusa came to Boca Raton to create a man cave for

one lucky resident in just three days! The episode will air in the fall.

“This family sparked our interest because they

wanted an outdoor cave, something new for our

show. We also came here to be part of the ex-

citement of the Superbowl, and Florida is a

great place to be this time of year,” said

Mike Stafford, Man Caves Executive Pro-

ducer. Man Caves airs Tuesdays at 9/8c. For

more info please visit diynetwork.com.

Man Caves in Boca Raton

Filming of Man Caves

PBC WELCOMED WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTIONS IN 2009

With events such as BET‟s Spring Bling and four major film festivals including the Palm Beach Interna-

tional Film Festival, Palm Beach County (PBC) continues to attract event based tourism and high-profile

productions. “These kinds of high-end marketing vehicles are the key to drawing new visitors to PBC,”

said Chuck Elderd, PBC Film Commissioner. Another big draw is the new production studio that is being

built at the G-Star School of the Arts in Palm Springs. The new 45ft. high sound stage/theatre is set to

be completed in May 2010 and will be free for filmmakers! The first film to debut at the new G-Star Studio,

will be It’s a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny’s Stand, one of the five feature films that shot in PBC over the

summer of 2009. The other four films, Turkles by Frank Eberling, Criss Cross by Mike Kirton, Chrono-

logical Order by Michael Seminerio and USS Sea Viper by three South Florida production companies,

made PBC sizzle with well-known actors and action packed sequences. Other major productions that shot

in PBC included TV shows such as ABC‟s SuperNanny and Wife Swap, Spike TV‟s Surviving Disaster,

A&E‟s Psychic Investigators, FOX‟s America’s Most Wanted, and NBC‟s The Today Show, commer-

cials for Claritin and MasterCard and still photography shoots for Perry Ellis and Ralph Lauren.

These projects are not only exciting, they also translate into revenue for local hotels and other businesses.

Overall, the amount of projects combined with the area’s warm hospitality proved that PBC will remain a

premiere destination for years to come. For more info call 561.233.1000 or visit pbfilm.com.

LOCAL STUDIO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Steve Daron with First Edge Film Stu-

dios based in Wellington has been work-

ing hard on a new TV comedy sketch series

titled Short Takes on Life featuring the

“Day Job No Pay Players.” The edgy series

has been filming at the studio as well as at

private locations in Wellington and West Palm Beach for the past

three months. Daron is editing the episodes now and is looking

for distribution on network or cable stations. The show features

all local actors. “I put together this group of talented actors, be-

cause I realize how the economy has affected the industry, and I

am trying to create film jobs locally,” said Daron. Daron also stars

in the show, and was recently in Life After Death, a film that

screened at the 2009 Delray Beach Film Festival.

First Edge also has a 2,000 sq. feet soundstage with a 26ft. ceiling

that is available for productions. “I am willing to rent my studio for

a reasonable price to get people working,”

said Daron. For more info call 561.792.7797.

Steve Daron

For three years now, the Allianz Championship

has created a new winter tradition for golf in Boca

Raton. The Champions Tour has made an impressive

impact on the landscape of sports in the area with

charitable donations, a sound economic impact and the opportu-

nity for fans to rub elbows with golf’s greatest legends.

This year’s Championship will once again hit the links at The Old

Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton from Febru-

ary 15-21, 2010. The 54-hole stroke-play competition with a

purse of $1.7 million will be broadcast on the Golf Channel, on

Friday, February 19, Saturday,

February 20 and Sunday, Febru-

ary 21.Tickets are free, and up-

graded tickets are available for

purchase. For more info visit

allianzchampionship.com.

Dr. Oz, the heart surgeon made famous

by The Oprah Winfrey Show, was in

West Palm Beach to promote The Dr.

Oz Show! WPTV NewsChannel 5 shot

a :30 promo with him at the Palm Beach

Yacht Club overlooking the Intracoastal.

"It was the picture perfect day for production in South Florida. Per-

fect sun, blue skies, island of Palm Beach as a backdrop. Doesn't get

much better than that. The Yacht Club staff was fantastic. Can't wait

to shoot there again,” said WPTV Promotions Manager George

Docekal. The Dr. Oz Show airs on weekdays at

3:00pm on WPTV. For more info visit wptv.com.

DR. OZ COMES TO WEST PALM BEACH

WPTV crew with Dr. Oz

PALM BEACH ROX WINS AWARD!

The Palm Beach Gardens based TV Show, Palm

Beach Rox won the 2009 Film, Recording and

Entertainment Council (FREC) Award for Best

Entertainment News Magazine/TV in Florida! The

FREC’s “Star Gala” honored industry leaders and

talent who are shaping the future of the industry

in Florida and the global marketplace. The winners

were recognized as the best of a select group of

people who have achieved success and demonstrated leadership.

Hosted by actress Roxanna Cella, Palm Beach Rox is celebrating

its seventh year on air, and can be seen on Saturdays at 11:30 pm

on Ion Ch. 8 & Sundays at 2:30 am on NBC. The

show features stories on celebrities, nightlife,

shopping, equestrian events, world-class resorts

and more. Cella is also starting a new website,

roxworld.tv. For more info call 561.776.0277.

CHAMPIONSHIP SWINGS INTO ACTION

Roxanna Cella

The Allianz Championship

PBC CELEBRATES STUDENT FILMS

The 2nd annual Downtown Art Works

featuring film, live music, visual arts and

performing arts is set to take place in Cen-

tennial Square in West Palm Beach on

Friday, April 16, 2010. The free event

presented by the Student Showcase of

Films (SSOF), will screen films by SSOF

finalists on a large LED screen in Centennial

Square. The Pre-Show begins at 5:30pm and

the screenings will take place at 7:30pm.

This program is funded by the Palm Beach International Film Festi-

val, the Palm Beach County Board of County Com-

missioners, the Palm Beach County Economic De-

velopment Office, West Palm Beach Downtown

Development Authority (DDA) and the Palm Beach

County Film & Television Commission. For more

info about Downtown Art Works, contact the

DDA at 561.833.8873 and to learn more about the

Student Showcase of Films, please visit pbfilm.com.

Local Dance Troupe

performing at the 2009

Downtown Art Works

GOVERNOR PROPOSES NEW INCENTIVE

Florida Governor Charlie Crist

just announced his budget proposal

for fiscal year 2010-11 and is recom-

mending $15 million for the Film and Entertainment Incentive

Program. Governor Crist recommended an increased investment

to demonstrate Florida’s strong commitment to retaining and

growing its highly valued film and entertainment industry. A com-

panion bill for a film/digital media tax credit has also been filed.

On average, for every dollar rebated on a certified production, on

qualified Florida expenditures, over six dollars were spent on

Florida wages, products or services. For more information call

561.233.1000 or visit flgov.com/otted_home.

Symon Productions, an award-winning

production company based in Miami, re-

cently shot a commercial for the Orchid

Recovery Center in Lake Worth. The

facility is a drug and alcohol rehab center for women. The three

day shoot took place at locations such Palm Beach State Col-

lege in Lake Worth and Gizzi‟s Coffee Café in Delray

Beach. “These locations were extremely accommodating,” said

Robyn Symon, President of Symon Productions. “We couldn’t

have built more perfect backdrops.” The commercial runs on

orchidrecoverycenter.com and will also be seen on TV.

Symon also just returned from Peru,

where she was caught in a landslide

and had to be rescued by a military

helicopter! She submitted a CNN

iReport, and is working on a new

documentary with all of footage. For

more information please visit

symonproductions.com. Commercial shoot at

Palm Beach State College

SYMON SAYS: COMMERCIAL IS A SUCCESS!

ATTN: DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS

Now in its fifth year, The International

Documentary Challenge is a timed film-

making competition where filmmakers have

five days to make a short non-fiction film

(four-seven minutes.) All of the registered

participants make their films during the same time period (March

4-8, 2010) and are required to ship the movie by the deadline.

The top 12 films (determined by a panel of judges) premiere at

the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in

Toronto where the winners are announced. After the premiere,

there are additional screenings, possible television exposure and a

DVD release of the best films. For info visit docchallenge.org.

TALENT FEST 365 IS COMING TO PALM BEACH COUNTY

New to South Florida, TalentFest 365 will provide aspiring talent from Miami to Orlando the

unique opportunity to meet, network and learn from top industry professionals. The two day

educational program will take place April 17-18, 2010, will offer expert guidance on the essen-

tial tools needed to gain employment in the entertainment industry. Speakers include Ellen Jacoby, Casting Director, Beverly Blanchette,

Dean of Theatre from the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Natalie Kahn Toewe, Boca Talent and Producer Gregory James.

“This is the first time I am doing this style of an event. I thought a program like this would best serve both the talent and the agents that

live here locally. In addition, I wanted to provide guidance and understanding to parents. A lot of companies sell the dream of becom-

ing famous...I think it is better to teach parents and the talent how to pursue the industry by focusing their efforts on proper develop-

ment, building the right credentials and by setting specific goals,” said Producer Gregory James. James also publishes the Model and

Talent Directory, which lists nearly 2,000 agencies from around the world.

On day one, the program will present seminars focused on the best practices, including the interview process with talent

agencies, casting directors and performing arts schools. On day two, participants will have the opportunity to meet with

more than 15 Florida talent agencies and casting directors in a non-competitive atmosphere. Parents and students are

encouraged to attend, and the program is open to talent of all ages. Registration for the program including lunch on Sat-

urday costs $445. For discounts on early registration call 561.279.4685 x102. For more info visit TalentFest365.com.

NEW TV PILOT FILMED IN BOCA RATON

E1 Entertainment, an international en-

tertainment content and distribution busi-

ness is producing a new TV pilot tentatively

titled The Real Witches of Boca, about four

women who reside in Boca Raton, FL. The

crew was in town filming scenes at the

Boca Resort and Club and the House

of Tia Crystal Gallery in Boca Raton. “I

think this will be an interesting show that

will intrigue the networks. They will undoubtedly love the pilot

filled with characters like Tia Crystal, that will keep viewers com-

ing back,” said Tara Long, Vice-President of U.S. Alternative

Programming at E1.

The pilot is currently being screened for networks, and if picked

up, would shoot in the Boca Raton area. The crew was accommo-

dated at the Boca Resort and Club. For more info about Tia Crys-

tal or her gallery, please contact Trans-

Media Group at 561.750.9800 and for

info about the show call 561.233.1000.

Tia Crystal filming a scene.

Credit: Sirena Mazzone

CUTTING EDGE STUDIO IN WEST PALM

ValueRich Inc., the multi-media com-

pany for corporate and financial pro-

fessionals, announced today that it has

now made its large-scale multi-media

studio available for rent. The Valu-

eRich studio is 1,500 sq. feet with 22-

foot ceilings and is located on Dixie

Highway in West Palm Beach. The studio previously served as the

home for the ValueRich TV Show, The Money Bunker. The stu-

dio is filled with modern equipment including six Digital EX-3

Sony Professional Media cameras, full-florescent lighting, multiple

built in flat screens including a 10 ½ foot video wall, a jib, several

sets including a 14x20 foot green screen and national broadcast

quality sound stage with interchangeable backlit logo boxes.

“It’s hard to believe that this gem of

studio is located in our back yard,

the quality of the ValueRich Studio is usually only accessible in

New York or Los Angeles,” said Joseph Visconti, CEO of Valu-

eRich Inc. For more info visit ivaluerich.com or call 561.370.3617.

ValueRich Inc. Studio

LEARN TRICKS OF THE TRADE

Florida resident Rachel Galvin has been immersed

in the film industry over the last 14 years as not only

an actress, but also a producer, director, casting di-

rector, and talent manager. In an effort to share her

experiences, she penned a new book, “Basics of the

Biz: A Holistic Approach to Becoming an Actor.”

Galvin has also started an online blog/social networking portal for

the film industry called IndependentStreak.Ning.com. The site also

has a streaming TV component called IndependentStreakTV, which

includes video interviews of acting coaches, directors and actors.

“Basics of the Biz” is available on Amazon.com under Rachel Galvin.

For more info visit IndependentStreak.Ning.Com.

Rachel Galvin

Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission

Film Commissioner, Chuck Elderd

Director of Ops. and Programs, Michelle Hillery

Production Manager, Jill Margolius

Production Coordinator, TBD

Office Coordinator, Christine Tieche

Location Coordinator, TBD

Administrative Assistant, TBD

Education Consultant, Colleen Bearden

PBC Board of County Commissioners

Chair, Burt Aaronson

Vice-Chair, Karen T.Marcus

Jeff Koons

Shelley Vana

Steven L. Abrams

Jess R. Santamaria

Priscilla A. Taylor

Editor: Jill Margolius Contributors: Michelle Hillery, Christine Tieche, Valery Lugo | To be included in the newsletter, please call 561.233.1000.

Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission

1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 900

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT:

DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER AND THE DELRAY SWIM AND TENNIS CENTER

The Delray Beach Tennis Center is a full-service public tennis

facility with 14 clay courts, 7 hard courts, and an 8,200 seat stadium

located in the heart of Delray Beach just to the west of the world

renowned downtown area on Atlantic Avenue. This full-service

public facility not only hosts world class tennis events but also

serves as a concert venue and has been featured in many national commercials. It features 19 lit courts, an

upstairs pavilion and conference room, and a pro shop with a locker room, racquet stringing and merchan-

dise. The club offers a wide variety of adult and junior programs, leagues, clinics and camps.

In addition to the main facility, the Delray Beach Tennis Center has a second location, the Delray Swim and Tennis Center which

is located a short distance from the Tennis Center. The Center consists of 24 clay courts and a club house that has a pro shop with

merchandise and locker rooms. A medium sized, 100,000 gallon pool is featured at the facility, with the shallow end at 3 feet deep and

the deep end at 6 feet. The Delray Swim and Tennis Club pool is now equipped with a Portable Aquatic Lift. This lift is an easy solution

to entering and exiting the pool. Lift capacity is 300 lbs. and can accommodate most users. The lift is battery operated and controls are

waterproof and submersible for operator convenience.

After you finish your shoot, you can stroll down Atlantic Avenue, and enjoy many of

the wonderful restaurants, hotels, unique shops and cultural venues Delray Beach has to

offer. There are also two miles of well-groomed, beautiful and easily accessible beaches.

Events that have utilized the Delray Beach Tennis Center include the Delray Beach Inter-

national Tennis Championship on The Tennis Channel, The Fed Cup on ESPN Classic and

a McDonalds commercial featuring Venus & Serena Williams. For more information on

these locations please call 561.233.1000. Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach Tennis Center

USA Fed Cup Team

The pool at the Delray Swim Center