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Ocala arts commission approves $3,500 for Ocala Film Derby equipment pack
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The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission approved a $3,500 grant to buy one industry-standard equipment pack for the Ocala Film Derby so student teams have consistent cameras and lighting; the vote was by voice and the motion carried.
The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission on Thursday approved a $3,500 grant to buy one equipment pack for the Ocala Film Derby, a student filmmaking competition scheduled for late September.
The funding will purchase a single complete equipment pack intended to standardize tools across teams so student filmmakers work with the same cameras, lenses, sound and lighting gear, Commission Chair Jay Bailey said during the meeting.
The grant application was submitted to the commission by the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. Emily (staff member) told commissioners the Derby runs a five-day immersive competition in which eight student teams paired with mentors create…
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