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INDUSTRY PANEL
From the celebrity to the digital evolution of film distribution, the GIFF panels provide some of the top industry players sharing their perspectives
on some of the newest trends in the entertainment business. This panel is free and open to all film festival patrons, unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA - FERMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM
VOICES OF DIVERSITY 12:00PM
Whether they are struggling against the system or the status quo, these underrepresented voices know the challenges of championing
diverse perspectives. What are the complexities of telling a story that bears the burden of decades of history? Learn from these filmmakers
who are bringing stories of social justice to light.
Guests: Filmmakers from Voices From Cuba and One Pint At A Time
FLORIDA ON FILM 2:00PM
Join some of Florida’s newest voices in short film for a discussion on on capturing Florida on camera. Whether they are documenting the
Sunshine State’s natural beauty or its weird wonders, these filmmakers know there are no shortage of fascinating Florida stories. From sea to
swamp, Florida has the stories – and support services – to be the star.
Guests: Filmmakers from Nature’s Secrets: Florida State Parks, The SkunkApe, and The Heart of Ybor
Brian Edgar has written scripts for Al Pacino, Killer Films and HBO. His
original screenplay 1066 is currently in development with De Warrenne
Pictures. A graduate of the Columbia University MFA film program, Brian
has taught screenwriting at CUNY/Hunter College, Gotham Writers
Workshop and Digital Film Academy in New York, and has presented
workshops and panels at University of Paris/Nanterre, Rutgers
University, Story Expo LA and the Orlando Film Festival. Co-founder of
Story To Screenplay, Brian works with writers of all genres who aspire to
bring their work to the silver or digital screens.
STORY TO SCREENPLAY WORKSHOP 4:00PM
There has never been a better time to turn your idea or story
into a screenplay for the big or small screen. Join screenwriter
and script coach Brian Edgar for this engaging, interactive
workshop, and begin to visualize your story for a feature film
or new series. Learn what it takes to craft an industry-quality
logline, Screenplay or TV series Pilot—and put your ideas into
motion!
HIGH SCHOOL FILM COMPETITION
The Tampa Film Institute is pleased to announce the 7th Annual
Tampa Bay High School Film Competition, as a part of the 2022
Gasparilla International Film Festival “GIFF” presented by Film
Tampa Bay. This year over 30 films were submitted by Tampa Bay
area high school filmmakers. These students represent the very best
talent in Tampa Bay, led by passionate and dedicated instructors.
Congratulations to the official selections for the 2022 Tampa Bay High
School Film Competition!
THE TAMPA FILM INSTITUTE
It is the mission of The Tampa Film Institute, Inc.” TFI” is to improve the
educational opportunities of Tampa Bay area student filmmakers. This
year through the generous support of our sponsors, and in partnership
with the Hillsborough Education Foundation, we are proud to provide
over $10,000 in college scholarships and production equipment to
award-winning students and schools.
SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarships will be given to the students accepting the awards
for Best Director, Best Picture (Grand Jury), Best Cinematography, and
Best Picture (Audience Choice).
THANK YOU
TFI and GIFF would like to thank all of our sponsors for an overwhelming
amount of generosity. Good luck to all of our talented artists!
AWARDS
Each of these films is eligible to win 1 or more of the following awards:
BEST EDITING
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST PICTURE - AUDIENCE CHOICE
BEST PICTURE - GRAND JURY
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
CHEMISTRY
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LOST DOG
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HARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
ROOM 239
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
MR. SINISTER’S TALK SHOW
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
THE FILM ROOM (PART 1)
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL
WAITING FOR THE
PUNCHLINE
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
GAME ON
HARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
