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In fiscal year 2024, the film commission had the following accomplishments:Met with more than 150 individuals/companies in Tampa Bay that are utilizing digital media technologies.Worked with film Florida to maintain emerging filmmaker scholarships.Completed 12 industry newsletters on local companies and launched a complete brand refresh and corresponding campaigns.(continued on Schedule O) Maintained podcast "Loose Framing" completing our 42 episodes.Film festivals:-attended Sunscreen Film Festival-attended Toronto Film Festival-attended Gasparilla Film Festival- attended Tribeca Film Festival- attended Cannes Film Festival- attended Sundance Film FestivalIndustry conferences:-attended Film Florida quarterly and annual meetings-attended SXSW conference-attended Marche' Du Film (France)Familiarization tours:- held fam tours for numerous projects, resulting in 9 feature films shooting in Tampa BayExecutive director reelected Film Florida vice president. As well the board president of TBCN (Tampa Bay Community Network), Tampa Bay's public access tv station.Continued community event in partnership with Tampa Theatre - hosted four community screenings free to local residents with filmmakers in attendance. Permits processed YTD: 332 (annual goal - 250)Room nights YTD: 1300 (annual goal - 2500)Local expenditures YTD: $12,390,200 (annual goal - $8,500,000)Local hires: 2245 (annual goal - 1500)