Senate Committee Publications
| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #441 | |||||||||
| BS in Motion Pictures | |||||||||
| Requester: | Dr. Robert Hosmon | Organization: | University of Miami | ||||||
| Project Title: | BS in Motion Pictures | Date Submitted | 1/7/2005 4:09:24 PM | ||||||
| Sponsors: | Rodolfo Garcia | ||||||||
| Statewide Interest: | |||||||||
| The subsidy program for students studying motion pictures at the University of Miami has important statewide implications. Among others, it provides an opportunity for deserving Florida residents to study filmmaking (currently students in that subsidy program represent 19 counties in Florida). On a long-term basis, the subsidy program provides an invaluable and much-needed support structure for the future business of film and television production in Florida. | |||||||||
| Recipient: | University of Miami | Contact: | Dr. Robert Hosman | ||||||
| 5100 Bronson Drive, 4th Floor | Contact Phone: | (305) 284-1870 | |||||||
| Miami 33124 | Contact email: | rhosmon@miami.edu | |||||||
| Counties: | {Statewide} | ||||||||
| Gov't Entity: | Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): | Yes | |||||||
| Project Description: | |||||||||
| Financial Assistance for deserving Florida rsidents to achieve a BS or MFA in Motion Pictures at UM. | |||||||||
| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? | No | ||||||||
| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: | |||||||||
| Assist 50-55 students per year. Film making is a growing sector in our state's economy. In order to ensure the continued growth, having in-state, trained professionals with a base at a recognized film department is essential for attracting film makers to our state. | |||||||||
| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: | $349,897 | ||||||||
| Total cost of the project: | $349,897 | ||||||||
| Request has been made to fund: | Operations | ||||||||
| What type of match exists for this project? | Private | ||||||||
| Cash Amount | $1,200,000 | ||||||||
| Was this project previously funded by the state? | Yes | Fiscal Year: | 2004-2005 | Amount: | $349,897 | ||||
| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? | Yes | Amount: | $349,897 | To Fund: | Operations | ||||
| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? | Yes | ||||||||
| Agency | Education, Department Of | ||||||||
| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? | Yes | ||||||||
| Is there a documented need for this project? | Yes | ||||||||
| Documentation: | Report from PEPC | ||||||||
| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? | Yes | ||||||||
| Hearing Body: | Miami-Dade Delegation | ||||||||
| Hearing Meeting Date: | 11/12/2004 | ||||||||
| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? | No | ||||||||