SEPTEMBER 2003SEPTEMBER 2003

July Stats July 2003 YTD 2003 YTD 2002 % CHANGE

HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS

177 4,252 3,239 31%

PERMITS ISSUED 14 126 150 -16%

ECONOMIC IM-PACT

$7,238,601 $55,392,020 $50,662,721 9%

12-Month Rolling Revenue August 2002-July 2003 $139,605,425

233.3113

TOP PRODUCTION TEAM GEARS UP FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY’S NEXT FEATURE FILM … Mulligan Circle, a feature-length dramedy conceived from the mind of writer/director Monte Young, is currently in pre-production with the shoot set to

begin early November. The theme for Mulligan Circle surrounds the “suburban everyday man and what he goes through” and has a similar feel to American Beauty, says Young, co-founder of the

film’s production company based in Palm Beach Gardens, American Rhino Productions. Mike Sedan, who recently signed on to co-produce, was introduced to Young by the FTC’s Film Commissioner, Chuck Elderd. “We just talked and immediately hit it off, [Young] is a very talented director” says Sedan. Sedan’s profes-sional portfolio includes 29 films in which he produced, directed and/or edited, an extensive background that will provide him with the production expertise desired by American Rhino Productions. Sedan is excited about working on the film and found the script to be appealing, “the characters are fasci-nating and the story is a nice slice of life that a lot of people will relate to.” American Rhino has signed Amy Locane (Airheads, Melrose Place) to play Hanna Banks, the trophy wife of an ex-baseball legend and is in negotiations with several Hollywood notables. Local South Florida resi-dent and 20-year industry veteran Irv Goodnoff (Hitters, Shut Up and Kiss Me, Carlita’s Secret) has also signed on to the production team as Director of Photography.

LOCAL PRODUCTION COMPANY GIVES THE OLD FASHIONED WAY Boca Raton based Allegro Productions has announced the release of Volume 33 of their award-winning elementary and secondary education series, Science Screen Report (SSR) and Science Screen Report for Kids (SSR for Kids). The programs

have been provided free of charge for over 30 years to schools nationwide by more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of other corporations. SSR and SR for Kids, focusing on the most current developments in engineering, technology, medicine, chemistry, conservation and the environment, present complex subject matter in a positive and objective matter and are designed to stimulate student interest in the challenges, opportunities and rewards of pursuing scientific and technology related careers. Notable groups including The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology assists in production of the programs, both of which have been consistent award winners with top honors at the National Educational Film Festival and the American Film Festival and others. Scott Forman, Director of Corporate Relations for the company, says of the programs, “We are thrilled to have teachers who once watched SSR as students util-ize the materials to benefit the next generation of scientists and engineers. The best part is they are provided at no cost to the schools and being able to have this type of national reach from Boca Raton is an added benefit.” Science Screen Report videos and teacher’s guides become the school’s property and are a time honored way for companies to involve themselves with the academic com-munity. For more information about these or any of Allegro Productions’ products or services, please call 800.232.2133 or visit www.allegrovideo.com.

WELCOME ABOARD CHARTER DESTINATIONS! Palm Beach County’s most recent addition to its extensive list of originally pro-duced television shows, Charter Destinations, takes viewers on a tour of the most exquisite yachts ever built and visits the most exclusive ports of call the world has to offer. The show offers an intimate view of experiences traditionally

reserved for the privileged, including a luxury yachting lifestyle with five-star service and the epicurean masterpieces prepared aboard these magnificent vessels. The show’s magazine-style format allows for exploration of all facets of the yachting lifestyle. The show is produced by Battle Medialab, a South Florida HD video pioneer and is underwritten by ShowBoats International Magazine. Charter Desti-nations’ move to Palm Beach County was one born of a strategic partnership between Battle and West Palm Beach based Intramedia Productions, a full-service audio, video and multimedia service company. “By partnering with Intramedia, we join forces with a group that has proven talent, a passion for new technol-ogy, and a deep understanding of Palm Beach County business,” says Rod Molina, Technology Director at Battle. For information, contact Battle Medialab at 954.527.5507.

Amy Locane

Castaways Marina and Bar in Jupiter offers visitors a tiki bar experi-ence without leaving Palm Beach County! The location’s island feel is radiated through the building’s charming wooden structure that is open to the refreshing breezes carried by the beautiful Loxahatchee River a few steps away. Owner Jimmy Burg recently welcomed two noteworthy productions featuring Alan Jackson that gave Castaways

national recognition. Jackson used the bar as the backdrop in a video for his catchy duet with Jimmy Buffet, It’s Five O’clock Somewhere, and Country Music Televi-sion (CMT) staged the interviews inside the bar for their one-hour special with host Katie Cook entitled Alan Jackson’s Greatest Video Hits which aired August 30.

If you would like to be included in this monthly publication, please contact the Film Commission at 561.233.1000 or email information to jhirsema@pbfilm.com

Focus on Film September 2003 * Volume V Issue 20 * Editor: Jennifer Hirsemann * Masthead Design: Wendy Meyer

PBC Board of County Commissioners Karen T. Marcus, Chair

Burt Aaronson Addie L. Greene

Jeff Koons Tony Masilotti Mary McCarty

Warren H. Newell

Film Commissioner, Chuck Elderd Director of Operations, Michelle Hillery Production Manager, Jennifer Hirsemann Production Coordinator, Cyndi C. Demitruk Location Manager, Jason Goldman Administrative Assistant, Michelle Marton Education Consultant, Victoria Rominger

AN EDUCATION BEYOND TRADITIONAL SCHOOL A traditional education is built on teaching students the fun-damentals such as English, mathematics and science. More often than not, however, students are ill-equipped for what lies ahead of them beyond school. Since 1992, the FTC has had an internship program aimed at familiarizing individuals

with a the film and television industry both educationally and professionally. The program provides supervised training, experience, and professional opportunities within the film and television industry and exposure to prospective employers while creating a strong, talented and dependable labor pool to prospective employers. Interns are given opportunities to learn both in and out of the office. Most re-cently, Ko-Mar Productions welcomed the FTC’s interns on set during a shoot for ESPN featuring Burt Reynolds. “This was the first time these interns had the op-portunity to experience a hot set,” says the FTC’s Director of Operations, Mi-chelle Hillery. For information on the program, contact the FTC at 561.233.1000.

LA CINEMATOGRA-P H E R G R O W S ROOTS IN PBC A devoted professional

and family man, Irv Goodnoff relo-cated to South Florida not only to pro-mote an increase in film production locally, but also to care for his aging mother. His professional career spans 20 years with over 36 feature films, countless shorts, TV series, commer-cials and rock videos to his credit. Due to his extensive experience with High Definition in recent years, Goodnoff participated in “A Night of High Defini-tion & Digital Cinema,” a panel discus-sion devoted to his works at the 2003 Palm Beach International Film Festi-val. Goodnoff is currently participating in several projects as a result of contacts made at this year’s Festival and is avail-able to lecture, participate in panel dis-cussions or for media interviews. For more information, call 954.427.9127.

The West Palm Beach Public Library offers young children yet another activity to enjoy when visiting the library! The youth theatre area is set up with a comfortable carpet, small chairs and a sitting area to watch videos with family and friends. The library also offers youth programs including the Creation Station, held the first Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm. Call 561.868.7700 for information.

The production crew of The Montel Williams Show recently visited

Palm Beach County to shoot a segment on home security featuring the famed Palm Beach “Dinner Time Bandit”, Walter T. Shaw. Shaw highlighted ways homeowners can secure their home from in-truders. The segment will air at 10:00am or 3:00pm on Friday, September 19. The FTC’s Director of Operations, Michelle Hillery, offered her home and family as subjects for the taping of the show.

PBIFF ANNOUNCES 2004 DATES Join the 2004 Palm Beach International Film Festival Thursday, April 15-Thursday, April 22 for world premieres,

special events, seminars, film screenings and more. Please visit www.pbifilmfest.org for information on film entries, sponsorships, advertising, membership information, volunteering and internships. Details to follow in future FTC newsletters.

G-STAR OPENS TO 175! After three years in planning, the G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Television opened to a complement of 175 students last month. The school, brainchild of Founder/

President Greg Hauptner, offers students a complete, certified and accredited high school education all on the honors level. Each course is integrated into the motion picture and television arts and sciences cur-riculum for example, students are required to write screenplays rather than English essays. Teachers were chosen from industry professionals within the community for their talent and dedication to education. The school occupies ten acres in West Palm Beach with classroom, studio and office space. G-Star is the only school operating

with this type of program in the world. For more information,

call 561.627.9659.

G-Star Campus

PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS AICP MEMBERS...Cineworks Digital Studios is proud to announce the AICP/Cineworks General Membership Initiative, offering

a $1,000 in kind service credit to AICP Florida Gen-eral Members who initiate or renew their member-ship. The AICP (Association for Independent Com-mercial Producers) is dedicated to representing the interests of US production companies and suppliers. To learn more, join the AICP on September 19 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Gulfstream Hotel in Lantana for a night of networking with industry professionals or call Jim Hodges at 305.754.7501.

Castaways Bar and Marina 1111 Love Street, Jupiter

Katie Cook & Alan Jackson