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Independent Feature Film Proof To Begin Production Locally, Seeks Shooting Locations
By Carl Walins
The film has a primary cast and crew of roughly 30 who are donating their time, expertise, and experience. Some participants are traveling from other parts of the state at their own expense to be part of this project. The film's director, Carl Walins, is gratified by the outpouring of supActor Michael port. C. McGreevy “It is simply amazof Tampa's ing how many people Jobsite Theater por- want to be a part of this trays the movie,” Walins said. mayor of the “We've literally had to fictional town of Palm turn people away Breeze, because we don't have Florida in the enough roles or enough locally-produced feature jobs to go around.” film Proof. The movie's producers are hoping for community support for the project in the form of shooting locations and extras. “We're still looking for a few places to shoot: a rural church for a town hall meeting scene, a wooded area for the UFO landing site, and other locations, like a local diner, motel, and some office and/or warehouse space,” Walins said. “Eventually we're going to need extras for several scenes. We're hoping that owners of suitable locations in the area will contact us and offer their sites for use in our little film.” Property owners, residents of the area and others who provide locations, people or services to the production will receive an official thank you in the film's credits. Details can be found at www.imdb.com/title/tt5531336/ or facebook.com/imrsiv.
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Independent feature film Proof is set to begin production in Riverview and surrounding areas. IMRSIV Media, in association with The Independent Filmmakers of Gulf Coast and Central Florida, is currently in preproduction. Riverview was selected as the site for the movie's base of operations as it is the home of the film's writer, Steven Slawin. The project's final pre-production meeting will be held for the full cast and crew on Sunday, April 24 and principle photography begins in May. The film stars Patrick Weston and Monika Eldred as Tim and Janey-Anne Butler, a couple whose relationship is affected dramatically when Tim and his best friend, Eugene Berry (Tujuane Doughty in his first significant role) witness a UFO event. Things take an unexpected turn when author and self-proclaimed paranormal expert Stanton Kole III (veteran actor Peter J. Konowicz) arrives to assist in validating the encounter. Attempting to keep order throughout is Sheriff John Paine, played by Richard A. Ramsey. Nearby locations will stand-in for the fictional town of Palm Breeze, Florida.
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County Presents Four Potential Sites For New Riverview Library Replacement
By Tamas Mondovics
Hillsborough County Public Library officials have been working diligently with the community to gain input as to the location, size, as well as amenities they want to see in a future expanded library in Riverview. For the past few months residents had a chance to attend a number of public meetings to voice Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system’s new their concerns, which director Andrew S. Breidenbaugh talks to residents during a have confirmed patrons’ recent public meeting about the replacement of the Riverview Branch Library. desires to see a much larger updated facility, befitting the Riverview community,” said and has prompted County officials to offer Commissioner Ken Hagan. a list of potential locations for a brand The estimated total cost of the project new building within the borders of the is $7 million. While county officials estiRiverview community. mate the new building completion date for The list was narrowed down to four mid to late 2018, library project manager potential sites with the majority of Janet Marnatti would not speculate on responses—mainly for its convenient when to expect a decision on the site. location—favoring a little more than Officials are promising to hold more seven-acre site on Hackney Drive, just meetings once a site is chosen to offer east of U.S. 301 and north of the Alafia input on what the new library will look like River, which is nearly eight miles from the and how it will function. Call 273-3652 or current library at 10509 Riverview Dr. email libraryinformation@hillsboroughThe other three locations for considcounty.org. Visit www.hcplc.org and this eration include two potential sites on story on www.ospreyobserver.com for a Mathog Road, and west of U.S. 301 and map of the potential sites. south of the Alafia, close to the Kid’s Community College charter school. The fourth location is on Balm Riverview In This Road, south of the Alafia and east of U.S. Issue 301, within walking distance of Riverview High School. RIVERVIEW MAYOR’S RACE.................PG 7 A new location is the first step in the FLORIDA URBAN ORGANICS..............PG 12 process as the 8,000 sq. ft. and 35 yearold current building is outdated and too MOSI PLANS RELOCATION.................PG 14 small for the increased customer use HOA HOT TOPICS...............................PG 17 accompanied by new development in the area in recent years. Library officials said CLASSIC CAR SHOW..........................PG 19 the new site will accommodate a new CHALKLINES.......................................PG 28 possibly 20-25,000 sq, ft., facility, with room to expand, featuring plenty of room ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT..................PG 37 for technology instruction, public meetings and a children’s library. SPORTS CONNECTION.................PGS 38‐39 “The entire board of county commisREAD MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE sioners are supporting this project and we www.ospreyobserver.com want you to determine the services, the characteristics and amenities that are
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