Film Florida, along with the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office, invite you to attend Film Florida’s annual meeting to include Board Elections, special recognitions, and a first look into Florida’s Strategic Future Committee planning…all taking place from June 22-24, 2016 in the beautiful surroundings of Sarasota, FL!
The Film Florida room block and Board of Directors meeting will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Lido Beach located at 233 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236. The room block has officially closed, but if you have not booked a room and would like suggestions on nearby hotel options, please email info@filmflorida.org.
The itinerary of events and meetings are as follows:
Wednesday, June 22nd
6:00pm-8:00pm: Welcome Reception (Hosted by the Sarasota Film Commission)
Join us in honoring Senator Nancy Detert with a special recognition award for her years of dedication and advocacy for Florida’s film, television and digital media industry. Expect delicious hors d’oeuvres, thirst-quenching drinks, music and fun! Nautical Attire recommended. Location: Hyatt Regency Boathouse, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236. Transportation: A shuttle will be provided from the Holiday Inn Lido Beach, departing the hotel lobby at 5:45pm and returning at 8:15pm. RSVP to the Welcome Reception by clicking HERE.
Thursday, June 23rd
9:00am-11:00am: Strategic Futures Committee Meeting (An important meeting for all to attend!)
11:00am-12:00pm: Industry/Association Council Meeting
12:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch On Own
2:00pm-3:00pm: Legislative Committee Meeting
3:00pm-4:00pm: Film Commission Council Meeting
4:00pm-5:00pm: Education Council Meeting
Location: All Council & Committee Meetings will take place at Ringling College in the Academic Center Auditorium.
Transportation: A shuttle will be provided from the Holiday Inn Lido Beach, departing the hotel lobby at 8:00am and returning at 5:30pm. The shuttle will not make any return trips before 5:30pm, so please plan your own transportation if you do not plan to stay for all of the scheduled meetings.
*Please note that coffee and water will be provided, but breakfast and lunch are the responsibility of each attendee. Lunch options close to the campus will be provided to all attendees.
For any attendees that are looking for local cultural options during your stay, click HERE to see a variety of suggestions from the Sarasota Film Commission. Of particular note is the US Premiere of Hetty Feather at the Asolo Reperatory Theater, and tickets will go quickly! It is a great option for families, described as “Charles Dickens meets Orphan Annie meets Cirque du Soleil in this smashing new play”! The performance is scheduled for Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00pm. If you are interested, make your purchase ASAP before the show sells out by clicking HERE.
Friday, June 24th
8:00am: Film Florida Board of Directors Continental Breakfast
9:00am-12:30pm: Film Florida Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Meeting will be held in the Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Conference Room.
While Film Florida Quarterly Meetings are open to the public and can be attended at no cost, we encourage interested stakeholders to become members of this statewide organization. Film Florida growing membership provides a network, a platform and the chance to play an active part in solidifying Florida’s position as a major production destination. If you are interested in learning more about membership options, please email info@filmflorida.org.
If you are planning to attend any of the meetings or are booking your accommodations at the Holiday Inn please send your RSVP to include your your check-in date and check-out date to info@filmflorida.org.