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The Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | NOVEMBER 2016 IN THIS ISSUE EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES IN THE PALM BEACHES The Palm Beaches is like a giant personal aquarium, with incredible underwater assets lining 1 SCUBANATION IN PBC our 47 miles of shoreline. Off the coast, divers and snorkelers can find some of the most diverse species in the world with extraordinary wreck and reef sites. The Emmy Award-winning series 2 TELEMUNDO’S NEW HIT ScubaNation is now in production on an episode dedicated to the incredi- ble submerged features of our region. The show will capture our dive 3 SSOF CALL FOR ENTRIES sites, unique fish species, and topside local attractions like restaurants and breweries. “When people ask me what's my favorite place to go scu- 4 CELEBRATING A LEGACY ba diving, The Palm Beaches is at the top of my list. Being so close to the Billy Catoggio “On Set” Gulf Stream it is adrenaline diving at its best,” said Executive Producer 5 SWEDEFEST’S BEST WORST Billy Catoggio. The show recently dove down to capture the Ana Cecilia ship sunk off the coast of Riviera Beach, as well as the annual goliath grouper LOCATION SPOTLIGHT: 6 Marinas and Boating spawning season in Jupiter. The goliath groupers are a spectacularly unique feature to The Palm Beaches; spawns take place every year like nowhere 7 EDUCATION CORNER: In Sanity at G-Star else in the world. The show also plans to film at local attractions such as Food Shack and PonTiki in Jupiter, as well as Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach. These local hot spots round out the show to give viewers an idea of Goliath Grouper what they can experience once they emerge from their underwater adventure. ScubaNation is the highest rated TV show dedicated to the exploration of 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 900 our oceans through the sport of recreational scuba diving. The show aims to 561.233.1000 pbfilm.com entertain and educate in a fun and fast-paced style never before seen on a scuba diving show. The Palm Beaches-centered episode is expected to air April 14-23, 2016 on Fox Sports Sun. Get a glimpse of the series at scubanation.com. TELEMUNDO TELENOVELA IN WPB SSOF NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES Telemundo’s newest telenovela is La The 22nd Annual Student Showcase of Fan, the tale of Valentina, a young woman Films (SSOF) is now open for submissions from whose life becomes unexpectedly inter- Florida high school and college students. The twined with that of her favorite famous soap largest student competition and award show in opera star. Angélica Vale returns to televi- the state recognizes outstanding filmmakers, sion screens as Valentina Perez after more writers, graphic designers and digital media art- than a decade away from telenovelas. Also starring in this new ists by presenting more than $12,000 in awards comedy are Juan Pablo Espinosa, Scarlet Ortiz, and well-known in the following categories: Feature/Short, Documentary, Animation, Colombian actor Miguel Varoni as the director of the story. Commercial/PSA, Music Video, Screenwriting, Poster Design, Men- tal Health Awareness, Environmental PSA and Audience Award. Production brought the show to CityPlace in West Palm Beach, chosen to simulate the look Honoring Burt Reynolds, the SSOF also awards a scholarship bear- of Los Angeles. A representative from produc- ing his name along with a Sara Fuller Scholarship through its part- tion said, “Our production enjoys how film- ners at Film Florida. “The impact this event has on these young friendly everyone is while filming in Palm Beach minds and the opportunity they are being given is priceless,” said Mr. County.” Telemundo hopes to bring a new format to the Hispanic Burt Reynolds. Submissions are judged by industry professionals market through comedy. La Fan is expected to air in 2017 to from around the globe with finalists to be showcased at the red car- Telemundo’s prime-time audience of 1.4 million people. For up- pet award show on March 10, 2017 at Lynn University in Boca dates on the show, visit telemundo.com. Raton. For more, visit pbfilm.com/student-showcase. FOCUS ON FILM CLASSICS MAKE A COMEBACK KANYE PARODY PULLS BIG VIEWS Get a taste of the cinematic experience The Daily Mulligan and Killer you’ve been missing out on at Boca Raton’s Whale Productions teamed up to Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. The produce Kanye in the Park, a paro- Sounds of the Silent Screen film series in- dy of Kanye West’s controversial cludes upcoming screenings of 1923’s The N.Y. Fashion Week show. The pro- Hunchback of Notre Dame on November 3 and duction company chose Meyer Am- 1928’s Steamboat Bill, Jr on December 15. Pe- phitheatre in West Palm Beach to double for Franklin D. Roose- ter Tavalin improvises musical accompaniment Peter Tavalin velt Four Freedoms Park, a popular filming location in downtown on a synthesizer. “His timing and talent immerse N.Y.C. “Aside from it being a simply beautiful location to film at, you into the film and cause you to forget that there’s a man play- the Meyer Amphitheatre was the perfect fit for our Kanye in the ing live music just a couple feet away from you,” said Marketing Park concept. Additionally, we think it's awesome when we're Coordinator Carter Bogush. “Classic silent films shown the way able to showcase a landmark location from our hometown in our you’d have seen them at a movie house a century ago was too work,” said Killer Whale Productions’ Chris Waddington. Kanye good to pass up,” said Bogush. “You certainly don’t want to forgo in the Park boasts 2.5 million views online with viewership the opportunity to see them.” Tickets are $7 per film. Get tickets steadily increasing. “View count numbers like that really push us at willowtheatre.org/sounds-of-the-silent-screen. to strive towards maintaining and increasing our viewership for future projects.” Gear was provided by South Florida multimedia MAMA ALWAYS SAID I WAS A WINNER company Afflux Studios. Watch the parody at dailymulligan.com. Mama always said, “Politicians was like a box of chocolates. NED VENTURES THE GLOBE You never know what you’re gonna get.” At least that’s what For- rest Trump’s mama told him in this year’s best worst film at Family fun feature-length comedy Ned Swede Fest™ Palm Beach. The three-minute movie, directed Venture, which filmed throughout West by Mary Stucchi, was shrouded in topical humor and parodied Palm Beach, Jupiter and Boynton Beach the 1994 classic Forrest Gump. Stucchi, a West Palm Beach in 2012 and premiered in 2015, is now native, produced the hilariously bad remake for less than $20 and sharing its story with a worldwide audience! shot it in just one day and 10 minutes. The film went global at the Singapore World International When asked what inspired her, Stucchi said, “Forrest Gump is Film Festival and will continue to screen at festivals in Los An- near and dear to my heart… and it just so happens that it rhymes geles, Rome, Moscow, Kuala Lumpur, and more. “During our with Trump.” This year’s Swede Fest, hosted by the Palm Beach visit to Singapore, we brought the Ned Venture banner around Film Society, was once again a sold-out event. People lined up and photographed Ned visiting some of the key city landmarks, outside The Kelsey Theater in Lake Park hoping to score a last- which we will continue to do on our tour across the world,” said minute ticket. Those lucky enough to make it Creator/Director Ron Stone. The film inside were relegated to the standing-room also strives to give back to the commu- only section. However, that’s where the Kel- nity, hosting a charity event in October sey Theater’s bar is located, so it was a win- at the Los Angeles screening through win for those who waited until the last mi- the Dream Center of L.A. to benefit nute. Watch this year’s winning swede at homeless families. Follow Ned Venture youtu.be/w2qWihC57cg. at facebook.com/nedventurethemovie. SILVER PALM AWARDED TO STANDOUT ENSEMBLE Congratulations are in order for FTC Board Member Marcie Gorman of MNM Productions as a recipient of The South Florida Silver Palm Theatre Awards! Founded nine years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida, the awards are presented each year to 28 individuals and organizations. Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz were honored for their new theatre company and the outstanding en- semble of The World Goes ‘Round at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “I've al- ways defined success as just doing what you think is right. I'm delighted that we have casted so well and chosen our directors and other staff as well as we have!” said Gorman. The World Goes ‘Round is the fourth major musical pro- duced by MNM Productions over the last two years, following A Chorus Line, Side By Side By Sondheim and HAIR. The company predominantly performs at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center. “I am really honored, delighted and excited,” Gorman shared. For more info, visit facebook.com/groups/MNMproductions. 2 Silver Palm Award FOCUS ON FILM CELEBRATING A LEGACY MARINE LIFE AMBASSADOR ABROAD In honor of one of Palm Beach County’s Jim Abernethy continues to be an influential media pioneers, the FTC celebrates the life of voice for conservation worldwide, while acting Murray Green, who passed away in October as an ambassador for local marine life in The and is survived by a loving family.