Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission

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West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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In This Issue

Burt Reynolds Kicks Off A

Season of Plays!

Famous Resort Hosts Golf

Event

Submit Your Script!

FPL Says: It’s About The Kids

French Cinema Comes to

Boca

New Film Gives Turtles A

Voice

Location Spotlight: Lion

Country Safari

Education Corner: PBCC To

Hold Multicultural Film Festi-

val

November 2009

FAMOUS RESORT HOSTS GOLF EVENT

NBC will devote four hours of cover-

age to the ADT Golf Skills Chal-

lenge, a golf competition featuring

PGA Tour pros trying to make unique

shots. The segment will air on NBC

Sports on December 26 and 27, and was held last month at the

Breakers Resort in Palm Beach in front of a private gallery. This

year's event features a roster of professional golfers in a team for-

mat. Over the years, the ADT Golf Skills Challenge has featured

the biggest names in golf, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nick-

laus and Greg Norman.

“The Breakers is very honored to partici-

pate in this year's ADT Skills Challenge at

our oceanfront resort. We value our rela-

tionships with both ADT and NBC and are

excited to have an event of this caliber in

Palm Beach County," said David Burke, VP

sales and marketing at The Breakers. The Breakers

ENVIRONMENTAL COMEDY WRAPS!

The feature film TURKLES has wrapped

after 41 production days in Palm Beach

County (PBC)! “It is both amazing and

humbling to realize that almost fifty actors

and fifty crew members, all working on

deferments, came together to make this

movie a reality,” said writer/director

Frank Eberling. Over ninety percent of the film was shot in

northern PBC at places such as John D. MacArthur State Park,

Juno Beach Park & Pier and The Burt Reynolds Institute for

Film and Theatre (BRIFT).

Palm Beach Community College provided the development

incentive, equipment, and student interns. Some of the actors in the

film came from Burt Reynolds’ Master Acting Classes at

BRIFT. According to Eberling, Turkles also had encouragement and

cooperation from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Eberling

hopes to premiere the film at the 2010 Palm Beach Interna-

tional Film Festival. For more info visit frankeberling.com.

Actors on the set of Turkles

BURT REYNOLDS KICKS OFF A SEASON OF PLAYS!

Burt Reynolds has been in show business for over 50 years, been in over 100 films

and starred in five TV series. He has enjoyed enormous success as an actor and direc-

tor in feature films, television and stage productions. He has also managed to devote

time and energy to teaching aspiring talent about the craft of acting for the camera

through his newly formed Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre

(BRIFT), and his next role will be to star in a one man show!

"The play is Barrymore by William Luce. We did two of his plays at the Burt Reynolds

Dinner Theatre. I love this particular show and it is really a challenge for me as an actor, as it is a one per-

son play. It is about an iconic actor who was my age and with whom I identify with on many levels. We

will have previews in early December," said Reynolds. Other plays that will take place throughout BRIFT‟s

season include Gin Game and Burt’s Briefs, which will be a collection of shorts directed by Reynolds. "Our

new executive director, Ken Kay, is working on the inaugural season of plays, which will be performed by

our newly formed actors group, „The Under the Bridge Players‟ named by Mr. Reynolds. We are excited

to offer performances in our 50 seat space at BRIFT," said Suzanne Niedland, Chair, Burt Reynolds

Museum and Institute. Reynolds is also on the cover of PBG Lifestyle Magazine this month! The article

focuses on BRIFT and their plans to produce films and plays in Palm Beach

County. The Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum, currently serves as home

for BRIFT and both are non-profit organizations. For more info visit brift.org.

PBC AGENCY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

The Palm Beach County Economic De-

velopment Office (EDO) has been selected

as a winner for the 2009 International Eco-

nomic Development Council Excellence

in Economic Development Awards! EDO

won the award for its 21st Century Palm Beach

County (PBC) Strategic Economic Develop-

ment Plan. In 2005, the Economic Summit in PBC recognized the

film and TV industry as of one the seven cluster industries that

will help the County compete in the global marketplace.

Seven PSA‟s were created as part of the Strategic Plan in order to

give insight into the many options for young people, who are

planning to enter the local workforce. The PSA‟s

can be seen by visiting industriesofthemind.net.

Kevin Johns, who heads up EDO, is leaving PBC

soon for a new position in Texas. Good luck!

NEW CENTER FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY

Still photography shoots make up a

large portion of production in Palm

Beach County. The County has hosted

shoots for companies such as Ralph

Lauren and for magazines such as

Modern Bride, Shape and Self.

For those who like to experience the magic of photography, a

brand new 26,000 square foot facility was built in downtown

West Palm Beach! The new Palm Beach Photographic

Centre located at 415 Clematis Street will have its grand open-

ing on November 13. The Centre will offer classes and work-

shops for all skill levels and interests. For info visit workshop.org.

FRENCH CINEMA COMES TO BOCA

France Cinema Florida is giving local

film enthusiasts an opportunity to view

quality French cinema. The festival is cele-

brating its 2nd annual event in Boca Raton from November 13-15,

2009 at Sunrise Cinemas in Mizner Park. During the event,

audiences will be able to view this year‟s top French hits with Eng-

lish subtitles and will be able to meet French filmmakers.

“I am truly glad to bring the French Film Festival back to Boca

Raton. The response from last year‟s audience was overwhelmingly

positive and this year we expect an even greater turnout. It gives

me great satisfaction to add to Boca‟s cultural scene,” said Patrick

Gimenez, Festival Founder. For info visit francecinemafloride.com.

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT!

G-Star Studios in Palm Springs is now

accepting script submissions for its next

feature film! The scripts can be in any

genre but must be family-oriented. The film will be shot at G-Star

Studios and on-location in PBC. Dean Lyon (Lord of the Rings) is

already attached to the project as the producer, editor and special

effects supervisor. Barry Bostwick and Ron Palillo who starred

in It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand, will also appear in the

film. The script must be submitted by email at greghauptn@aol.com

and please include the treatment at the beginning of the email. For

more information visit gstarstudios.com.

G-Star also held their X-Scream Halloween

event, which was featured on the Travel Channel

for the second year in a row, as one of the scariest

haunted houses. X-Scream has attracted over

10,000 people! For more info call 561.386.6275.

Kevin Johns

HOST GETS HOOKED INTO 26TH SEASON

Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal,

America‟s first and longest running

television show on marine gamefishing

is about to enter into its 26th season!

“We feel we are doing some of our best work right now. Most of

our shooting is taking place in Palm Beach County because of the

ambiance and atmosphere the County offers, as well as the fishing

opportunities,” said Mark Sosin, Host of Mark Sosin’s Saltwater

Journal. Sosin also recently finished writing his 30th book, Mark

Sosin – A Sportsman’s Memoir, which gives the reader an inside

look at Hall of Famer Sosin‟s five decade career as a journalist and

educator. The book is filled with 350 anecdotes and stories from

Sosin‟s life.

Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal airs every

week on Fox's Sun Sports, MyOut-

doorTV.com on the Internet, and is

donated to the Armed Forces Tele-

vision Network. For more informa-

tion please visit marksosin.com. Mark Sosin

FPL SAYS: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS!

The teen production unit at the Northwood

Youth Empowerment Center (NYEC) in

West Palm Beach has seen the light -- the light

of optical fiber! Recently, these enterprising

young filmmakers had the opportunity to create and shoot a 30-

second spot for FiberNet, FPL‟s optical fiber division. "We love the

instant energy and 'can-do' attitude of these young producers," re-

ported Mark Wyllie, Executive Director of the Internet Coast

who commissioned the launch project for a major online broadcast.

Smallbiz Video Network brought in NYEC to help with FPL Fiber-

Net from inception to completion, following the successful collabo-

ration with the young producers on an online career curriculum for

Broward College and Junior Achievement.

"We are so proud of our kids, rising to the

occasion like true professionals, learning on

the job and building a great team," said

Dwayne Taylor, NYEC‟s leader. To view

the spot, visit smallbizvideonetwork.com.

For info about NYEC, visit nyectv.com. NYEC Teen Production Unit

at work for FiberNet

LOCALS PROMOTE FILM AWARENESS

Two South Florida foreign language film pro-

grams, Café Cinematheque International

and Senses of Cinema will be featured at

the Movies of Delray on a monthly basis! Café

Cinematheque Sundays and Senses of Cinema Tuesdays will pre-

sent films in their original languages with English subtitles.

The programs are hosted by Shelly Isaacs, who is also starting an

international film series at the Boca Museum of Art,

and is planning on hosting a Café Cinematheque

Film Cruise in association with Scott Grody Travel

of Delray Beach. For film program info call

561.347.8509, and for cruise info call 561.702.5533.

PBCC TO HOLD MULTICULTURAL FILM FESTIVAL

As part of Palm Beach Community College’s (PBCC) ongoing diversity initiatives, the college will

have, for the first time, a Multicultural Film Festival from November 12th-14th, 2009. During the

three-day event, hosted by the District Diversity Committee, films will be shown on each PBCC campus.

The film screenings are free and open to the public. General admission tickets will be available 30 min-

utes prior to each screening and seats are limited. The festival kicks off on Thursday, November 12 th at 7:00 pm at the Lake Worth

campus. Leslie Gray Streeter from the Palm Beach Post will moderate a panel discussion following the screening of Pray the Devil

Back to Hell presented by the United Nations Development Fund for Women. Also on Thursday, November 12 th at 7:00 pm at the

Belle Glade campus, the film Crash directed by Paul Haggis, winner of the 2005 Best Picture Academy Award, will be shown. A panel

discussion will be held following the screening.

On Friday, November 13th at 6:00 pm at the Lake Worth campus, Immokalee U.S.A. a documentary about mi-

grant farm workers will be shown. PBCC Associate Professor Steve Brahlek will lead a discussion with the film-

maker Georg Koszulinski, following the screening of the movie. On Saturday, November 14th at 4:30 pm at the

Palm Beach Gardens Campus, Salaam Bombay, a film by director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding; The Name-

sake and the soon-to-be released Amelia, starring Hilary Swank) will be screened. Salaam Bombay is a gritty

drama about a young street beggar in the slums of Bombay trying to raise enough money to return to his

mother‟s house in the country. For more information please visit pbcc.edu/diversity.xml.

NEW FILM GIVES TURTLES A VOICE

Taking one of the most extraordinary journeys

in the natural world, is the loggerhead turtle.

Turtle: The Incredible Journey is the new

documentary from UK production company, Big

Wave Productions, that puts the spotlight on

turtles. The film shot in PBC in 2007, and has gone on to much suc-

cess. It has been released throughout Europe, and is now premier-

ing at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. The screening

will be held at Cinema Paradiso on November 10th at 7:30pm.

“The response so far has been beyond all expectations. Following

the success of Penguins and Earth, all eyes are now turning to Tur-

tles,” said Director Nick Stringer. For more info visit fliff.com.

LOCAL SCHOOL MAKES A CAMEO

In an effort to highlight education in Palm

Beach County (PBC) schools, Discovery

Education recently shot a 30-second com-

mercial at Waters Edge Elementary

School in Boca Raton that will air locally on the Comcast Cable

System. “Discovery Education was thrilled with the results of our

recent day of filming at Waters Edge Elementary. PBC provided us

with the support we needed to accomplish our goal of obtaining

footage that highlights the impressive work the school district is

doing to prepare PBC students for the future,” said Eren Koont,

Director of Marketing, Discovery Education.

The piece will combine footage of Superintendent Dr. Johnson

and classroom interaction to demonstrate PBC‟s commitment to

educating 21st Century learners. “Having Discovery come here to

recognize our teachers and students nationally for their aggressive

use of these technology tools helps us further moti-

vate students to learn to their potential. That‟s the

biggest payoff for us,” said Nat Harrington, PBC

School District PIO. For more info call 561.233.1000.

PBIFF CHAIR IS HONORED WITH AWARD

Yvonne S. Boice, is being honored by the As-

sociation of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Palm

Beach County chapter, with the Outstanding

Philanthropist of the Year Award! The cere-

mony will be given on National Philanthropy Day,

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at the Kravis

Center for the Performing Arts. Each year AFP

honors individuals and groups who, through their

hard work and dedication, have enhanced philan-

thropy, their communities and the world.

“This is a tremendous honor and I am delighted to have been

chosen to receive this award,” said Boice. “To be recognized for

the community activities that are so close to my heart is truly a

rewarding experience; one I will treasure forever.” A few of the

non-profits Boice supports include The Palm Beach International

Film Festival, National Endowment for the Humanities, Palm

Beach Community College Foundation

Board and the World Trade Center.

For more info call 561.233.1000.

Yvonne S. Boice

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, John F. Koons

Vice-Chair, Burt Aaronson

Karen T. Marcus

Shelley Vana

Jess R. Santamaria

Steven Abrams

Priscilla Taylor

Editor: Jill Margolius Contributors: Christine Tieche, Colleen Bearden | 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: LION COUNTRY SAFARI

Looking for a wild adventure for your upcoming shoot, try Lion Coun-

try Safari located in Loxahatchee. Lion Country is Florida‟s only drive-

through safari and walk-through amusement park with over 900 animals.

The drive-through safari offers seven sections each with their own unique

look and animal encounter. Grasslands, African wilderness, dry plateau,

wildlife areas, the Serengeti Plains and the Hwange National Park have

been recreated and can be utilized for film, television and still photogra-

phy shoots. Some of the animals looking to star in your next production

are lions, giraffes, llamas, zebras, rhinos, impalas, water buffalos, blackbucks, elephants, ostriches, wildebeest and chimpanzees.

The walk-through amusement park features seven rides, and several animal displays and encounters. Productions can have their talent

get up close and personal with Lory birds, giraffes and Koi, as those animals love to be feed. In addition you can take a ride on the Fer-

ris Wheel and get a bird‟s eye view of the amusement park, or hop on the carousel to take a leisurely spin. There is also a m iniature

golf area, petting zoo and hedge maze to create the perfect look for your upcoming shoot. If you‟re looking for some water action, Lion

Country Safari has their Safari Splash Water Playground with 23 interactive water options that productions can splash around in. Or

you can take a paddle boat ride around the spider monkey, squirrel monkey and sarus crane habitats.

Lion Country Safari‟s KOA campground is so close you can hear the

lions roar. It features 4 rustic cabins, tent sites, full hook up sites, a

“primitive area” for group camping and a heated pool.

Productions that have taken advantage of all Lion Country Safari has to

offer are SHAPE Magazine, Boston Proper and Monster Quest. Lion

Country Safari is also offering VIP Tours to the public that include

behind the scenes encounters. For more information call 561.233.1000.

Lion at Lion Country Safari Cabins at Lion Country Safari

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