Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Mark Anthony Films looks to bring studio to Jacksonville

Mark Anthony Films, a film company started back in 2006 in Los Angeles. Mark as the Creator, Writer, Director and Producer. He graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a major in Cyber-Security and is a future graduate from Full-Sail University, majoring in Digital Cinematography. He has written a kid’s gospel play called, “What God has for me” which was performed in Churchland, Virginia. Also, he has worked as a cameraman with the Flower Network based in Los Angeles. Worked the BET Awards Red Carpet and backstage interviews.

Mark Anthony Films (MAF) has several projects in the works for television and big screen. The first project The Packs is the launch project that is set in the Bayou of New Orleans, as rival werewolves packs come together to battle, Octavious, a sinister werewolf strives to be the Alpha.

Another upcoming project under MAF is Working Wall Street which is a drama, suspense sitcom series as four young and hungry friends try to power their way to the top of the brokerage firms they work for, but make a turn for the better as they merge to make a super-power company.

Two’s a Couple, 3’s a Crowd, is a suspense, drama, comedy television series based out of Atlanta, as friends that grew up together are having issues as one married couple splits apart and the issues spills into the homes of the other friends. These are just a few projects in the hopper with many more to produce.


There are plans to open a studio in the Jacksonville area as well as building a studio set in the South Carolina area. Mark Anthony Films feels that Jacksonville has the right climate to for their productions and looks forward growing the industry. 
The Packs, a drama, fantasy and horror television series about rival werewolves packs living in the Bayou of New Orleans come together to battle Octavious, a sinister wolf.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Digital Short for Fruit Shoot shot in Jacksonville by Spark Inc.

Spark Inc., a Jacksonville based agency, produced and wrote the digital short last month for Fruit Shoot, which is distributed by Pepsi. Fruit Shoot is one of the top selling kids juice drinks in the UK. It is also served with McDonald's Happy Meals. However, they don't have much of a presence in North America. Spark Inc. was hired to help them get the word out, especially about their new Orange & Mango flavors. All of the cast, most of the crew, and all of the agency are local to Jacksonville. Spark Inc. shot at a house and school in Mandarin. The client is based in Miami. Spark Inc. was selected for this project because they could deliver Hollywood-style production with just a fraction of the cost for what they were paying agencies in New York, London, and Miami.

Piano recital segment. All extras were from Jacksonville.

 GoPro was attached to a jib to get the underwater shots.
Filming with Red Camera and Ronen Gimbal.

Venue Production Seminar @ EverBank Field


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Jon Dougherty, Tampa Bay Rays, Director, Game Entertainment
John Franzone, Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment – Amalie Arena, VP Game Presentation
Clay Greenhaw, 
Jacksonville Jaguars, Post Production Lead
Kirby Kander, Florida State University, Senior Director of Live Events, Seminole Productions
John Kvatek, University of Central Florida Knights, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations

Eric Long, Philadelphia Eagles, Event Production Manager
Brandon McNulty, International Speedway Corporation, Managing Director, CTO
Larry Rosen, 
Jacksonville Jaguars, Senior Executive Producer
Junaid Sheikh, Abekas, President/CEO/Co-founder
Everett Sullivan, 
Jacksonville Jaguars, Director of Cinematography
Sam Thompson, 
Jacksonville Jaguars, Director of Engineering
Jeff Volk, Alpha Video, VP
Chris Williams, WJHW, VP
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministries shoots in Jacksonville for 5 days

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRIES (OCPM) RECENTLY HIRED SPECTRUM FILMS, INC. OF JACKSONVILLE, FL TO PRODUCE AN 8-PART SERIES FEATURING OCPM AND THEIR MINSITRY.  THESE AWARENESS AND TRAINING VIDEOS WILL BE USED NATIONWIDE TO PROMOTE THIS NATIONAL MINISTRY AND TRAIN CLERGY IN THE PROCESS OF PRISON MINISTRY.

THE ENTIRE SERIES WAS FILMED ON LOCATION IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. 


The local economic impact of the 5 day production and post production was $86,000.
Nick Furris (bottom left), producer/ director & co-owner of Spectrum Films preparing for next scene at Castaway Island.