In August we Honored Florida State Senator Jim King &
Florida State Representative Don Davis For their staunch support of the
Entertainment Industry
There are 20 pictures from our October meeting below.
State Film Commissioner, Paul Sirmons, gave an update on the Film
Incentive Money and introduced our honored guests.
Senator Jim King spoke first and explained how we can help to
ensure the
"Glitch Bill" passes in legislation next session.
Representative Don Davis explaining some of the items in the
"Glitch Bill" that we need to help spread the word about in an effort to educate
legislators what the impact really is.
Senator King and Representative Davis took questions from the
floor after their initial comments.
JFC President, Mac McDonald, acted as moderator for the Q&A
session.
Frank Goodin, a film school graduate from Florida State
University, asked about initiating programs to help Independent Filmmakers find
funding for projects.
JFC member, Jonathan Chambers, asking a question.
Also shown Frank Goodin, Amanda Davidson, Mark O'Brien and Lorraine Portman.
Amanda Davidson, JFC member, asking about production resources in
the First Coast Area.
Also shown Nick D'Castro and Frank Goodin.
Senator King responding to questions from the audience.
Jacksonville Film Commissioner, Todd Roobin, responding to a
question from the audience.
Mac presents Senator King with a certificate of appreciation and
his honorary membership in the FMPTA.
Senator King holding his award as Mac presents his FMPTA
membership card and gold lapel pin.
Representative Davis congratulating Senator King.
Paul, Don and Mac posing with Jim King
I snuck into this picture with Todd Roobin, Paul Sirmons, Don
Davis and Jim King.
Grey Duncan says "Be sure to vote for Senator Jim King on
Tuesday, September 5th in the District 8 Primary". We need Jim in Tallahassee.
Representative Davis agreed to help us pick the winner of our
50/50 raffle.
JFC EVP, Nick Serenati, presents Don Davis with his certificate
of appreciation and honorary membership in the FMPTA.
Representative Davis promises to wear his gold FMPTA lapel pin
proudly in the halls of government.
Paul Sirmons, Don Davis, Nick Serenati, Mac McDonald and Todd
Roobin. | 
