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Sports
Superstars and Kids
Go For It on USA
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Go For It, the
new children's game show that lensed its first
13 episodes at Palm Beach Ocean Studios began
airing in late September on USA Network.
This upbeat, All-American television series
features teams of 11-14 year olds from Palm
Beach County competing against each other in
educational and physical games in an elimination
format. Professional and Olympic athletic
celebrities introduce the challenges and offer
advice to the competing kids. Athletes include
NFL greats Dan Marino, Troy Aikman and Hershel
Walker; soccer player Mia Hamm; NBA
star Grant Hill; and Olympic medallists Shannon
Miller, Dominique Moceanu and Edwin Moses.
You can catch Go For It on Saturday
mornings at 8:30 am.
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Hotel
Biba
West Palm
Beach, FL
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Hotel Biba is a 43
room historic landmark boutique hotel. One of the
area's finest examples of "Bermuda
vernacular" architecture was originally
designed by renowned architect Belford Shoumate.
Among the first motor lodges built in the United
States, the property was historically preserved
and redesigned by avant-garde Miami designer,
Barbara Hulanicki and landscape architect Donald
Murakami. Today, the hotel juxtaposes playful,
modern interior design, serene outdoor spaces and
historic architecture to create an experience that
is fun, funky and ultimately unique. Hotel Biba is
anxious to participate in Palm Beach County
production. In fact, they are hosting the
"Best of Everything" FAM Tour for South
Florida location and production personnel. For
more information about the hotel, check out their
website www.hotelbiba.com.
For info on the FAM Tour, please call the FTC at
561.233.1000.
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Local
Organizations reach out
to Our Community
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 Muvico
Theater Parisian 20 at CityPlace, the FTC and
Sarah Parker Model & Talent Agency are joining
forces to help educate the community on the
entertainment industry. Beginning Thursday,
November 1, 2001 an open forum will be offered to
all involved in our industry. This presents an
opportunity to discuss the many aspects of the
film and television business in a safe and orderly
manner.
 Industry
professionals will be on hand to offer advice on
how to succeed in the business, how to protect
your children in the working environment and how
to protect your community while embodying film
friendly attitudes. For more information, please
call the FTC at 561.233.1000.
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Animal Planet's The
Jeff Corwin Experience journeyed into the
wild country of Palm Beach Gardens in the last week
of September. The popular show focuses on animal
conservation and protection with an emphasis on
education as well as adventure.
FTC Director of
Operations Michelle Hillery is helping to facilitate
a Trade Mission from Scotland. This particular
trade mission's goal is to strategically match PBC
production companies and services with Scottish
production companies where areas of potential
collaboration exist. The trade mission is scheduled
for early 2002. For more information or to be a part
of this exciting opportunity, contact Michelle
Hillery at mhillery@pbfilm.com.
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Local filmmaker
George Jiha's first feature film, A
Sensible Obsession, has just completed
post-production and will be premiering
nationally this month. Jiha believes that you
don't need to be in Hollywood to make good
movies and distribute them. In fact, he's so
sure that he formed his own production and
distribution company Harvest Productions and
has secured distribution for his film. Go see A
Sensible Obsession at Muvico Parisian 20
at CityPlace in October.
Five Star
Productions' The Howard Schnellenberger Show
is set to air on the Sunshine Network, 11 pm,
Wednesday and will be re-broadcast on WPEC CBS
Channel 12, Saturday, just prior to the CBS
College Kick-off Shows. The show will feature
highlights from each Florida Atlantic
University Owls game and preview the upcoming
game. Five Star is thrilled to be
participating in such a promising success
story. Go OWLS!
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Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Chairman Warren Newell,
Burt Aaronson,
Addie Greene, Karen T. Marcus,
Tony Masilotti, Mary McCarty,
Jeff Koons
Focus on Film October 2001
Volume IV Issue 9
editor: Jennifer Williams
masthead design: Wendy Meyer
If you would like to be included in this monthly publication, please
contact the Film Commission at 561.233.1000 or email
information to jwilliam@pbfilm.com.
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