Chelsea Butz is a Tampa Bay-local Unit Production Manager (UPM) and 2nd Assistant Director (2nd AD). Chelsea joins Birdie on this month's episode of Loose Framing and gives us a rundown on being a UPM and 2AD and how she broke through film's tough exterior to start working on movie sets. PLUS! She tells us about her experience working as a woman in film and television, our nod to Women's History Month.

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She’s collaborated with visionary Tim Burton, legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, and Academy Award winner Philippe Rousselot. And now cinematographer Tian Liu sits down with Tyler to share her journey from China to Hollywood to Tampa, the lessons she learned working alongside some of the industry’s greats, and how she carved out her own creative place in the industry as a woman of color. PLUS! Tian talks about her role as Director of the Tigertail Asian Film Festival and gives us a preview of what to expect at this year’s festival.

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SPECIAL EPISODE! We’re diving into all things Gasparilla Intl. Film Festival, including features we’re looking forward to, shorts and panels featuring our fantastic female filmmakers, Q&As, parties, and more. Mark your calendars for March 3rd - 8th!

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🎙️ Season 6 of Loose Framing Podcast kicks off with the creative team behind Brooker, a Tampa-made indie film blending VHS-era nostalgia with Indiana Jones–style adventure. Writer/producer Brandon Ransbottom and lead actor Faniel Pradel join Tyler to talk about building big stories with limited resources and filming in Tampa’s wild natural ecosystems. Welcome to Season 6 of Loose Framing.

Season 5 of Loose Framing Podcast fades to black with hair and makeup artist Monique McLaughlin, a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in Tampa’s film scene. She chats with Birdie about the craft, chemistry, chaos, and MAGIC of making talent camera-ready! PLUS! Monique answers some rapid-fire questions to close out our fantastic 5th season!

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🎙️If you live in Tampa, you know Blind Tiger Coffee. Meet its founders, Roberto Torres and Luis Montanez! Roberto and Luis are longtime business partners, co-owning and operating Black and Denim Apparel Company, Blind Tiger Coffee, and co-producing Nurse Deon, a kids show aimed at tackling fear of doctors appointments and procedures. PLUS! They dive into how they’ve solidified the Blind Tiger brand, and what they do to grow in Tampa Bay.

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🎙️King of Horror Comedy, Joe Davison, returns to the studio for a truly cursed episode of Loose Framing Podcast! This time, Joe shares his story of survival on the chaotic film set of his new film, Sorority of Damned. PLUS! He recounts his most thrilling set stories ... including a real-life UFO encounter! Happy Halloween!

🎙️Producer and attorney Cameron Brumbelow joins us for the 50th episode of Loose Framing Podcast! Cameron is one of our most talented and hardest-working producers in town, but did you know he’s also an attorney? Tune in to hear how a practicing lawyer found his way on set, and how he fell in love with filmmaking! PLUS! Cameron breaks down his approach to hiring and inspiring new talent right here in Tampa Bay.

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