The highly anticipated indie film Shut Up And Kiss Me began pre-production in West Palm Beach in November.  The film is planning to begin shooting throughout PBC next year.  Writers/Producers Howard Flamm and Steve Chase chose PBC as their filming destination after attending the Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) in April 2002.  Flamm and Chase have collaborated with Suzanne DeLaurentiis to produce the film. 

ONE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION COMPANIES. (Top)Teaching Learning Network (TLN) has developed, produced, marketed and distributed award-winning programming for public and commercial television since 1989. TLN also provides a fully digital beta production house and a full stock video library.  Discover America, TLN’s nationally aired travel series, is entering its eleventh season of production. The series explores and highlights unique destinations and attractions across the United States and the Caribbean.  In addition, TLN is opening the doors to their 3,300 square foot soundstage for daily or weekly rentals.  For studio tours and bookings call: 561.655.2344 or visit them on the web at: www.tlnproductions.com.

HANNA ANDERSON RETURNS. (Top)

PAX TV JOINS PARENT COMPANY IN PBC. (Top)

Our very own West Palm Beach’s PAX TV welcomed many new faces in November as PAX’s office in Studio City, California began consolidating their operations back to PBC.  This decision was made at the end of October.  PAX TV’s spokeswoman Nancy Udell stated: “We’re just looking at making operations run more efficient.  It’s more cost-effective to be in one place.”  Employees in the California office were given the option of relocating to the West Palm Beach office in November.  To find out more about PAX TX’s latest projects log onto: www.paxtv.com. 

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LION COUNTRY SAFARI
2003 Lion Country Safari
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Loxahatchee, FL  33470
561.793.1084

Lion Country Safari provides a “film friendly” location that allows its guests to experience the danger of the wild from the safety of their car.  Lion Country Safari has been highlighted as a filming paradise on Travel Channel on numerous occasions.  Most recently, Donny Osmond came to Lion Country Safari to shoot his family’s vacation. Travel Channel shot the segment on October 30, 2002 and will air the episode in 2003!  Lion Country Safari has begun expanding their facility for future animal accommodations for the upcoming year. In addition,  Lion Country Safari’s unique setting offers a look at exotic animals in their most natural state.  Check it out for yourself at: www.lioncountrysafari.com.

All Star Locations proves no job is too hard to handle.    (Top)
All Star Locations’ Lisa Collomb received high praise in the November 2002 Production Update issue.  Collomb was featured as one of the top location managers in South Florida.  Collomb has been a location manager in Florida since 1998 and has worked many facets of the entertainment business.  Collomb’s most recent job was finding the perfect location for P. Diddy to shoot his latest rap video.  Check out All Star Locations on the web at: www.all-starlocations.com or pick up a copy of the November 2002 Production Update and see for yourself what’s going on in Palm Beach County.

Child Magazine can’t get enough of Palm Beach County!  (Top)
As many magazines have discovered, Palm Beach County provides many extraordinary locations for photo shoots.  Child Magazine recently shot at Jupiter Park in November for their 2003 Spring catalog. During their stay, Child Magazine resided at the Jupiter Beach Resort for a total of six days. Check stands for the 2003 Spring issue of Child Magazine. 

J. Crew can’t stay away …  (Top)
Boca Raton gets a second visit from J. Crew.  The magazine has decided to shoot their latest images for their stores at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. J. Crew will be staying at the luxurious Chesterfield Hotel located in Palm Beach. To view J. Crew’s new line visit: www.jcrew.com. 

Appleseed’s Catalog shoots at Mizner Park. (Top)
The latest photo shoot to grace the sidewalks of Mizner Park was for Appleseed’s catalog.  Appleseed’s spent a total of two days shooting and over 70 hotel rooms at the Boca Raton Hotel and Resort.  Appleseed’s is no stranger to Palm Beach County.  The magazine has shot in various locations of PBC over the last few years.  To view the latest Appleseed’s fashions go to:  www.appleseeds.com. 

Puma chooses Sarah Parker Modeling.  (Top)
Sarah Parker Modeling provided models for PUMA’s latest fashions on November 14, 2002, on Hutchinson Island.  Eleven models from Sarah Parker were chosen out of hundreds to represent PUMA’s latest creations.

News from the State!
State Film Commissioner Rebecca Dirden Mattingly is leaving her position effective December 20, 2002.  Mattingly stated: There is no greater reward than public service and the Governor is asking for your help to search for tomorrow’s leaders.”  For those interested in applying visit: www.eogresume.state.fl.us. The FTC wishes Film Commissioner Mattingly the best!

Check us out!
Boca Raton-based Creative Television Communications (CTC) has provided production services from video support, crew, equipment, lighting to talent for projects locally and abroad.  CTC’s work can be seen on the Royal Carribean Cruise Lines and at the American Powerboat Offshore Association (APBA) Key West which aired November 18-24, 2002.

News from the FTC!
Director of Operations Michelle Hillery will be on maternity leave until January 2003. The FTC wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!! Be sure to fill out your 2002 Year End Report enclosed in this newsletter!