Friday, May 29, 2015

“BRING HOME THE ADAMS” BRINGS HOME INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS




“BRING HOME THE ADAMS” BRINGS HOME INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS
                                                                                   
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 22, 2015)— “Bring Home the Adams,” a video created by Emmy award-winning PRC Digital Media for the USS ADAMS Museum, sailed out of award season with three recognitions last month.
 
The video, which highlights the plans for the future museum, was awarded the Silver Reel in Graphic/Animation at the Media Communications Association-International Media Festival (MAI-I) as well as two Awards of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA).
 
“We created our visual effects to allow people to see what the dream will look like when it is realized,” said Ray Hays, President of PRC Digital Media. “The result is so seamless that many people have asked, ‘When did they bring in the ship?’”
 
"We are deeply grateful that someone of Ray Hays’ extraordinary talent chose to partner with us to help 'Bring Home the Adams.' We are not at all surprised that he won these awards for his video,” said Joe Snowberger, CEO of the USS ADAMS Museum. “We know it's a winner because of the amount of support it’s brought us from people in the community who continue to donate to help bring Florida's first naval warship museum to Jacksonville.
 
The video, produced and written by Hays, features notable Jacksonville residents, including U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw, City of Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and Duval County Sheriff John D. Rutherford. 
 
“Making the USS Adams an iconic part of our downtown will boldly demonstrate that Jacksonville is proud of its military heritage,” says Hays. “PRC has always done its part to promote a vibrant and growing downtown and the Adams Museum will provide a unique and valuable draw for decades to come.”
 
The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) is leading the effort to raise funds to complete the project that will bring this last surviving Cold War-era ship back to Jacksonville, where it was stationed 21 of its 30 active years. The ADAMS Museum will be Florida’s first naval warship museum.
 
PRC Digital Media is a full-service media production company serving national and international clients since 1988. The Emmy-winning company has produced multimedia and television for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, CSX, the State of Florida, Discovery Channel, Velocity, and scores of other clients from its facility in Jacksonville.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Collective Convention in JAX- May 8-10, 2015


Collective Convention in JAX - May 8-10, 2015

Every year thousands gather to celebrate the world of sci-fi, fantasy, anime, cosplay, horror and gaming.  Red Comet Productions presents Collective Con, Jacksonville’s first ever pop culture and music festival of this caliber. This three day festival will take place at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.

Some of the classic videos games are available to play, as well as pinball machines, free play, console gaming and tournaments. Collective Music Fest is free to the public to enjoy bands including Whole Wheat Bread, Stop Making Sense, Peelander, and many more.  Enjoy the beer garden, food trucks, and interactions with some of your favorite celebrities. 

 Collective Con will be held May 8th-10th at the Jacksonville Fair Grounds. For more information contact Jason Lewis or visit CollectiveCon.com

Jason Lewis

904-859-8929

OGPmusic@gmail.com

The Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, FL 32202

 

 


Monday, March 9, 2015

CROP Creative Media shoots Firehouse Subs commercial




CROP Creative Media recently produced a new national commercial for Firehouse Subs – shooting in Jacksonville both on location and in CROP Creative Media’s studio at 1024 Kings Avenue, from February 23-25, 2015.

Firehouse Subs’ agency of record is Zimmerman Advertising.  Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Zimmerman is the country’s leading national retail brand builder.  Firehouse Subs, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has more than 850 stores and is rapidly expanding. Co-founding brothers, Chris and Robin Sorensen, were instrumental in keeping this production in their home city. They previously shot Firehouse Subs commercials in New York and Miami.

Keeping production local to Jacksonville translates into a significant investment in the local economy. The job employed experienced and talented film industry professionals based in Jacksonville & the surrounding Northeast Florida area.  The shoot employed a local producer, director of photography, audio engineer and several grip and lighting professionals.  The art department featured a local set designer and builder, props and wardrobe specialist, make-up artist, caterer and food stylists.  The head food stylist was a long-time Jacksonville resident and was flown in from Texas for the job.  Ten local extras were hired through a local casting agency to portray firemen and firewomen on location. The shoot required specialized lighting and camera equipment to film the commercial’s signature sandwich – the Turkey Bacon Ranch sub. 

Other economic impact to Jacksonville includes catering and food from 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Biscottis, Corner Taco, BBs Restaurant, Sweet Pete’s, and the Fresh Market in Riverside. Out-of-town agency and crew stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Jacksonville and the Hampton Inn in St. Augustine, FL.

CROP Creative Media is a full-service digital media production and post-production company with 10 full-time employees. CROP Creative Media is a woman-owned, limited liability corporation registered in the state of Florida. Jennifer Adams and Bill Scheerer founded the company in February, 2012.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

FREE PUBLICITY FOR YOUR COMPANY!


The City of Jacksonville Film & Television Office is looking to submit blogs that will be featured in Buzz Magazine highlighting recent ‘local’ productions. We want to showcase the recent work that has been done by local production companies and their efforts.


The information requested is as follows:

·         Draft 1 paragraph (300 word max) of recent local productions (including clients if possible)

·         Number of crew hired on each

·         Locations shot

·         Provide a couple high res. on-location production photos

·         Provide any other information you believe we will find useful.

 

Please email your information to Joey Bergman at jbergman@coj.net.  Feel free to call 630-3600 or email  with any further questions.