Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection
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Interviewer
Andy Huse, Jill Witecki, Joey Hager
Publication Date
Summer 2024
Date
2024-02-19
Abstract
Tyler Martinolich, Executive Director of Film Tampa Bay and Film Commissioner for Hillsborough County, discusses his role as a liaison between the community and film producers. He explores Florida’s film commissions and compares them to counterparts across the country. Martinolich offers deeper insights into Film Tampa Bay, extolling the advantages of filming in Tampa Bay and underscoring the importance of showcasing and marketing local communities to producers. He also highlights the communal aspects of film and theaters in fostering a sense of unity. Martinolich further elaborates on his involvement with Tampa Theatre through initiatives like the "Film Tampa Bay Presents” series and fundraising efforts for the summer Film Camp at Tampa Theatre.
Keywords
Tampa Theatre, historic theaters, historic theater preservation, Downtown Tampa, Film Tampa Bay, University of Tampa, AMC theaters, Fox Theatre, film, community, ghosts, Game of Thrones, Dale Gordon (1976-present), Justin Long (1978-present), James E. Welsh (1964-present).
Extent
01:02:35, 36-page transcript
Subject: geographic
Downtown Tampa (Fla.), Tampa (Fla.), Orlando (Fla.), Atlanta (Geo.), Savannah (Geo.)
Language
English
Format
Digital only
Identifier
tampa-theatre-ohp-martinolich-tyler
Recommended Citation
Martinolich, Tyler, "Tyler Martinolich Oral History Interview" (2024). Tampa Theatre Oral History Collection. 14.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tampa_theatre_ohp/14
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