FILM FLORIDA ELECTS 2008-2009 OFFICERS

Film Florida recently announced its 2008-2009 officers and board of directors. The new slate features some of the state’s top leaders in film and production.

The not-for-profit group – whose purpose is to represent Florida’s film and entertainment industries and promote the creation of jobs in the industry – elected its new leadership at its recent annual meeting in Tampa.

The 2008-2009 officers are:

President: Graham Winick, Film & Entertainment Production Manager
Miami Beach Film and Print Office

1st Vice President: Jennifer Pennypacker- Director, Project Development
Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission

2nd Vice President: Richard Seres, President
Film Florida Publishing Company

Secretary Katrinka VanDeventer: Manager, Client Services
Universal Studios Florida Production Group

Treasurer: Bonnie King, Film Commissioner
Space Coast Film & TV Commission

Member-at-Large: John Hilsman
IATSE Local 600

Past President: Ed Stamm, General Manager
ARRI CSC

Film Florida is a not-for-profit corporation that provides a leadership role in Florida's film and entertainment industries by representing a coalition of interests, including private industry, local film commissions, industry associations and labor organizations. Its purpose is to offer to businesses and individuals the benefits of a statewide trade association to promote the creation of jobs in the film and entertainment production industries and to promote economic development and tourism. For more information, please visit www.filmflorida.org.