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Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa Gets a 6th season

A local nature favorite, Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa, will be filming new episodes according to Lowry Park Zoo....

Film Tampa Bay Hosts the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Film Festival

Tampa, FL (June 4, 2025) – On Thursday, June 19th, Film Tampa Bay and Filmmaker Cranstan Cumberbatch join forces...

Max to Return to its Former Name, HBO Max

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its streaming service Max will be rebranded to HBO Max this summer. According to the company the return...

Festival de Cannes Business Insights

Day 1 The 78th Festival de Cannes has officially kicked off, and so has the business of the industry. Day 1 saw countless deals...

Conclave and the Influence of Cinema

By Sam Allen and Birdie Doyle Right off the back of the feature film Conclave’s (2024) Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay, a real-life...

Tampa-made Mckenna Grace Film Finds Distributor

What We Hide, formerly known as Spider & Jessie, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures as reported by Variety. The film follows Spider, Mckenna...

March 2025 Recap

That’s a wrap on the Gasparilla International Film Festival 2025, announcing the GIFF award winners and other industry news.__

Sundance Film Festival will Relocate to Boulder, Colorado

After a lengthy search, the Sundance Institute announced yesterday that they have found their new home. Starting...

Watch the Oscars with Us!

A quick guide to the 97th Academy Awards, where to watch, our staff predictions and more.__

January 2025 Recap

FTB’s new look, our staff went to Sundance, industry news, and more.__

Film Tampa Bay Reveals Rebrand

Film Tampa Bay is excited to announce the launch of its new brand identity.__

HSN Leaves Tampa Bay

The Home Shopping Network is set to close its St. Petersburg, Florida campus after 47-years of operation.__

7 ways to Prepare for American Psycho’s 25th Anniversary

We’re celebrating American Psycho’s 25th Anniversary!__

December 2024 Recap

Happy New Year from FTB, Second Screen Cult Cinemas 2025 lineup, our interview with Steven Demmler, and Gasparilla closures.__

November 2024 Recap

FTB volunteered, Wild Rover Film Festival recap, getting ready for GIFF, our interview with Sergio Velazquez__

October 2024 Recap

Hilary went to AFI Fest, FTB presented Bitter Souls, and our interview with Jeff Fay__

September 2024 Recap

Hilary went to TIFF, we hired a new Marketing Manager, Love Unleashed screening, our interview with Sean Michael Davis__

Film Tampa Bay Recognized for its Contribution to Hillsborough County

The commendation recognizes Film Tampa Bay’s crucial role in enhancing the region’s marketing and economic development.__

Film Tampa Bay Welcomes Sam Allen as Marketing Manager

Allen brings experience from the video production, marketing, and journalism industries Film Tampa Bay is excited to announce the addition of Sam Allen as...