Film Industry Trade Association impacts the artists

With a long -range goal of developing my love for writing cathartically, into a successful career in the Film industry, it’s important to research the trends of relevant trade associations. Rhonda Abrams, author of Successful Business Plan says, “ It’s important to do your homework. Sufficient research prevents you from including inaccurate information in your plan… and enables you to make informed decisions.”[1] Trade and Industry Associations can be the most reliable source for data and information. They can also be used to help locate potential customers, suppliers, or opportunities to attend trade shows or festivals.

                                                    Florida Film Festival

The Florida Film Festival  held April 5 -15, 2013, in Winter Park, Florida was a smashing success for the film industry. Full Sail University had the prestigious responsibility of hosting this year 22^nd  Annual Event. Seen Above. 

 As the industry in Florida has been recognized as one of the largest in the United States.  The year round warm weather of Florida has attracted such hit films as Bad Boys I and II,  2 Fast 2 Furious, and the Punisher. Opportunities like the film festival can serve to persuade critical decision making, such as the location for the production of a film. The accomplishments of the recent Festival symbolize a growing trend in the Florida Film Industry.

                                                                  Bad Boys II

 

2Fast 2Furious

 

                                                         The Punisher

 In recent years more attraction has been shifting away from Miami and stimulated towards central Florida, including Tampa and Orlando areas.  Many of the States are charged with the duty of creating attractive programs that would stimulate the financial growth of the area.

In California, one program of the CA Film Commission offers tax incentives to attract film developers. This helps maintain good jobs within the Golden State. CA Gov. Brown signed to extend the bill on August 31, 2012.  Research shows results were achieved, but some say the outcomes fall short of what was hoped. Writer for the Los Angeles Times, Richard Verrier believes the reason the state gets few takers for relocation. Verrier says “Although California offers a higher tax credit for relocating television series (25% of qualified expenses compared with 20% for other types of productions), the state gets relatively few takers because of the program's limited funding and competition from more than 40 states that offer tax breaks.”

The Tampa Bay Film Commission successfully meets the demand to offer programs that attract projects which stimulate financial growth. The recent efforts have been effective with such hits like Dolphin Tale, Magic Mike and Spring Breakers and other projects to the area. The hope is to build a "job-creating and revenue-producing organization" by 2013.

                 

                                            Dolphin Tale

                                                      

                                             

                                            Magic Mike

                                            

                                                               Springbreakers

                                                                            

In summary, Trade and Industry Associations can be a lead to potent information for business strategy and implementation. Moreover, the vital connections can help an artist's visions go viral.

                                                                                   

REFERENCES

Book

[1] Abrams, R. (2010). Successful business plan secrets & strategies. (5th ed., p. 18). Palo Alto, CA: The Planning Shop. DOI: www.PlanningShop.com

Journal

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*[2] McNary, Dave. "CA. TAX INCENTIVES EXTENDED." Daily Variety. (October 1, 2012): 174 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2013/04/18.

*"TAMPA BAY WANTS MORE HOLLYWOOD MAGIC." Tampa Bay Times. (August 23, 2012 Thursday ): 149 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2013/04/18.

*Verrier, Richard. "COMPANY TOWN; ON LOCATION; 'Teen Wolf' morphs into L.A. production; MTV series moves from Georgia after winning $10.4-million California tax credit.." Los Angeles Times. (December 12, 2012 Wednesday ): 849 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2013/04/18.

Videos

*Enzian (2013). Official 2013 florida film festival trailer [Theater]. Available from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgRlzV-n2bU

*McClary, M. J. (Director) (2012). Dolphin tale [Theater]. Available from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/

*Magic Mike “Raining Men 

*Muse. (Producer) (2012). Springbreakers [Theater]. Available from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2101441/?ref_=sr_1

Spring breakers