Film Florida

Film Florida Podcast Episode 44- Award-winning visual effects supervisor, and Florida resident, Adam Howard talks about his three decades of experience in the feature film and television industry, including his work on "Titanic," "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest," "Star Wars Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith," "Master & Commander", "Mission Impossible 3," "Apollo 13," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and more. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 43- David Yates, Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Executive Director and CEO of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium David Yates talks about introducing the world to Winter in "Dolphin Tale," then introducing Hope in "Dolphin Tale 2," CMA’s ongoing mission of Rescue, Rehab and Release, the future of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the importance of film-induced tourism. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 42- Vanilla Ice

Florida resident Vanilla Ice talks about his 30+ year career in the entertainment industry including "Ice Ice Baby" being the first hip hop single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and eventually selling more than 17 million copies. We also talk about his real estate and home renovation series "The Vanilla Ice Project," now in its 9th season, his philanthropic efforts, and more. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 41- Ben Rock, Producer, Director, Editor

Florida-born producer, director and editor Ben Rock talks about attending Winter Park High School then UCF, being one of the five person core team that made The Blair Witch Project, directing the critically-acclaimed sci-fi/horror film Alien Raiders, continuing his film and theater passion, and his current project, a horror/comedy web series called 20 Seconds to Live with previous podcast guest Bob DeRosa. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 40- Bob DeRosa, Screenwriter

Florida-born screenwriter Bob DeRosa talks about attending the University of Florida, becoming a leading figure Orlando's theatre and film community then moving to Los Angeles and working on Killers, The Air I Breathe and White Collar among other things, and now web series 20 Seconds to Live. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 39- Karen Hall, Writer & Producer

Award-winning writer and producer Karen Hall talks about her work on Eight is Enough, M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, Moonlighting, The Glades, and more. We also talk about what Karen looks for in a project, her advice for aspiring writers and the difference between being a good storyteller and a good writer. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 38- Billy Corben & Alfred Spellman, Producers

Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman are legendary award-winning film and television producers. Their credits include Cocaine Cowboys and Screwball as well as The U, The U Part 2 and Broke for ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series. As well-known as Billy and Alfred are for their producing skill, they are even more well-known for their storytelling skills. We talk about growing up in Florida and what drives them to find new stories to tell and new ways to tell those stories. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 37- Boris Malden, Producer & Production Manager

Boris Malden is a film and television producer and production manager, working in the industry for more than 50 years. He’s worked on projects for Sony, Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, Lifetime, USA, Netflix and more while being part of numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, Academy Award and PGA nominated and winning projects. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 36- Rep David Silvers

The final episode our mini-series of conversations with Florida Legislators is with Representative David Silvers. Representative Silvers is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from Palm Beach County and he is a longtime supporter of the film, television and digital media industry in Florida. We talk to him about that, working in the minority party of the Florida House, life outside the Florida Legislature and his cameo in a film with Film Florida Legend Burt Reynolds. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 35- Senator Joe Gruters

Part 2 of our Florida Legislator miniseries is Republican State Senator Joe Gruters from Sarasota. When we talk about supporters of the film, television and digital media industry, Senator Gruters is at the top of the list. We talk to him about his support for the industry, life inside and outside the Florida legislature and what’s in his future. Audio editing by Rob Hill.