Production Support Companies on the Lot


 


Production at Universal Studios Florida® is supported by experienced industry professionals housed on-site
for convenience and ease of shooting. These service companies are available to provide valuable expertise,
experience and equipment for your production.

Broadcast Equipment Rental
LMK Productions

LMK Productions specializes in motion picture photographic services for film, high definition 24P, and tape productions, and offers Arriflex, Panasonic, Sony, and Ikegami camera packages. Michael Kushner has over fourteen years of experience as
a director/cameraman and has shot, directed and produced national TV commercials, as well as network television shows, and feature films. Mr. Kushner has won various national awards for his photography and has been Emmy nominated.

Commercial, Music Video and Network clients include: Adams Golf, NBC Sports, Universal Studios, Fox, CBS, BMW, N'Sync, Tim McGraw, Mercury Records and MTV.

Phone: 407-224-5711
Fax: 407-224-5713
Email: LMKFilms@earthlink.net
Website: www.LMKProductions.com

Contact: Mike Kushner

Cameras, Lighting & Grip
Panavision Florida
For all your 35mm, 16mm and HD/24P camera needs.

Panavision is the world leader in ultra precision camera equipment for the motion picture industry.

Panavision offers the following:

  • Panavision cameras: Gold, GII, Platinum, Millennium and XL
  • High Definition 24P Camera
  • Primo Digital Zoom & Prime Lenses
  • Primo lens and Primo zooms
  • Panastar, Panastar II, Pan-Arri III
    high speed cameras
  • Moviecam Compact
  • ARRI 435 High Speed Camera
  • ARR 16 SR3, SR2 All Standard and
    Super 16
  • Zeiss, Cooke and Angenieux Lenses
  • Complete support and accessories
  • Camera expendable items
  • Panavision gift items
Phone: 407-363-0990
Fax: 407-363-0180

Contact: Marge Collins
S.I.R. Florida

S.I.R. Florida is a leading supplier of backline, music instrument rentals, production, audio services, rehearsal studios and production stage, for television, award shows, corporate events, theme parks and festivals in Florida.  Our clientele demand clean, functional, camera ready equipment, and a staff who is knowledgeable, courteous, and work in unison with the artist(s); to assure your show or concert is a success.

Our Florida offices are proud of our joint venture with Production Support Rentals. Together we provide production and support for many Latin television award shows, events and concerts, including Univision, Telemundo, MTV Latino and Latin Grammy's, as well as concert touring here and abroad.

The artist, their music…the solution

Phone: 407-226-2945
Fax: 407-226-2948
Mobile: 305-219-0940
Email:  joe@sir-usa.com
Website: www.sir-usa.com


Casting
Heinz Productions, Inc.

Heinz Productions is a full service casting and coordinating company. Our staff consists of 3 casting directors and several talent coordinators / assistants. Our Online Video Castings allows us to cast several projects at one time also providing our clients with an easy to use casting tool available to them 24/7. Saving everyone time and money!

Our website provides our clients with 2 to 4 videos on each talent as well as several headshots
and resumes.

We digitize the videos and file the talent by age, ethnicity, gender and skills. New talent is added to the website every month.

Casting all ages for Commercials, Industrials, Infomercials, TV, Film, Print, Voice Over and Conventions.

We provide superior service by giving fast
response time and on-site coordination.

See www.247cast.com for a bio, client testimonials and sample video auditions.

Traditional and real people casting is also available.

24/7 "Interactive Video Casting"
Actors, Models, Real People in Real Time...
...Because Time is Money!

Main Office: 407-224-5388
Fax: 407-292-8971
Mobil: 407-808-7862
Email: heather@247cast.com
Website: www.247cast.com

Contact: Heather Heinz, Casting Director
Catering
The Cookie JAR Food Services, Inc.

The Cookie JAR is a family owned and operated business, since 1975. Our family began catering summer theatre in Rhode Island. Our legendary homemade recipes including Mom’s famous meatballs and hot homemade cookies made us famous to the top artists of their day including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Jay Leno and Liberace just to name a few. We offer catering services to Productions Companies of all sizes and take pride in always being ready to prepare any requests.

Our mobile kitchens or backlot facilities are available for any production shoot or special event. We cater to the stars just ask Tiger Woods or Taylor Hicks about their favorite dish from The Cookie JAR.
Let us treat you like a star.

Phone: 407-224-5974
Fax: 407-224-6289
Josie's Cell: 407-466-3088
Website: www.cookiejarcatering.com

Contact: Susan Garbus, Business Office Manager

Greens
Greenery Productions

Welcome to Greenery Productions, the premier plant and floral company established at Universal Studios® in 1988. We offer interior and exterior
plant and tree rentals, IATSE #477 Greensmen, a
full service florist, and theme props for any occasion. Greenery Productions has provided
greens and floral for numerous commercials, film productions and special events. We take pride in helping you create your desired atmosphere!

On a rental or purchase basis, we can provide
you with:

  • Trees, shrubs, soil and sod
  • Full service floral shop
  • Planters and plants
  • Grasses and vines
  • Silks
  • Holiday Decor
  • Custom Gift Baskets
  • Water features
Phone: 407-363-9151
Fax: 407-363-950
Mobil: 407-832-2606
Email: lgrier@greeneryproductions.com
Website: www.greneryproductions.com

Contact: Linda Grier
Hair & Makeup
Universal Studios® Hair & Makeup

When it comes to a professional appearance, whether for commercial production, movies, television, stage or private functions, Universal Studios® Hair and Makeup is the industry's finest. Offering an experienced and accomplished staff of specialists that will meet all of your production needs. We provide every aspect of make-up and hair design artistry, as well as special effects for character portrayals, including bald caps, old aging and injury simulation. Known for dependability and detail, Universal Studios® Hair and Makeup offers competitive rates to ensure a profit for your production.

Phone: 407-224-6295

Contact: Gayle Guthrie
Law Firm
Entertainment Law Firm of Hetz, Jones & Goldberg, LLC

The Entertainment Law Firm of Hetz, Jones & Goldberg, LLC is located in the Producer’s Building 22A at Universal Studios Florida.  With offices in Orlando and in West Palm Beach, the law firm is a full service Entertainment and Intellectual Property law firm representing clients throughout the state of Florida.  With an office located at Universal Studios Florida, we are “on-set” and thus extremely accessible to film, television and music producers. With a combined total of 30 years of experience, our attorneys have extensive experience in the Entertainment Law areas of Film, Television, Music, Publishing, Literary Works, Advertising, Multimedia, Internet, and the Arts. Additionally, our attorneys have advanced degrees in Intellectual Property Law to help provide clients with representation in Copyright and Trademark Registration, Licensing, and Litigation.
 
Hetz, Jones & Goldberg handles both transactional and ligation matters.  Our clients include:  film and television producers, directors, screenwriters, film and television production companies, commercial production companies, musicians, bands, singer/songwriters, literary authors, artists, indie record labels, music publishing companies, management companies, multimedia productions, stunt companies, talent agencies, advertising agencies, actors, models, and Internet media companies, to name a few.  Additionally, we have recently added an Entertainment and Intellectual Property Insurance Defense and Abatement Department to the law firm.  

Please see our website for more information: http://www.hetzandjones.com.
 
Contact: Scott M. Goldberg, Esq.
Phone: 407-210-6588
Fax: 866-781-4433
Email: sgoldberg@hetzandjones.com
 
Contact: James T. Hetz, Esq.
Phone: 407-210-6588
Fax: 877-539-6507
Email: jhetz@hetzandjones.com

Payroll & Budgeting

Entertainment Partners

Entertainment Partners (EP) an employee-owned company, has been the leader in payroll and production services for 27 years. Vista is the most widely used production accounting software and the all-new Global Vista takes the process to an entirely new level. Movie Magic's newest releases, EP Budgeting and EP Scheduling are the industry standards for productivity software, now with new feature sets and architecture. Virtual Production Office (VPO) is an internet-based application for users anywhere to access a variety of production documentation. EP's Petty Cash Card streamlines the petty cash process through debit card purchasing and online tracking/handling. In addition, casting/payroll for background actors is handled through EP's legendary Central Casting division. Find out more about our products and services at www.entertainmentpartners.com

FLORIDA: Joy Ellis, Manager
Phone: 407-354-5900
Fax: 407-345-8495
Email: jellis@entertainmentpartners.com

LOS ANGELES: Ron Cogan, Director of Communications
Phone: 818-955-6299
Fax: 818-559-2517
Email: Ep-publisher@entertainmentpartners.com

NEW YORK: Myfa Cirinna, VP Marketing
Phone: 646-473-9000
Fax: 212-947-4787
Email: mcirinna@entertainmentpartners.com

Satellite Services
Digital Comm Link

Digital Comm Link is Florida's premier multi-faceted broadcast provider, with studios located in Orlando at Universal Studios, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. We will open our next broadcast facility in Fort Myers sometime in September. Each of our studio facilities offers complete turnkey connectivity to the world, via fiber optics and satellite. Digital Comm Link is a Vyvx First Video Affiliate as well as a domestic and international satellite uplink.

Our satellite facility located in Fort Lauderdale, is licensed to transmit C band and Ku band digital and analog service to a world wide market. In addition to our studios and earth station, we operate (3) fully redundant Ku band satellite transportables. Each of our satellite trucks can accommodate single or multi-camera productions. DCL broadcast services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Our client list includes all nationally recognized broadcasters as well as a long list of corporate clientele. We are very proud of our accomplishments, and are totally committed to our company's future.

Contact: Mike Stern
Phone: 954-236-2993
Email: mstern@dclinc.net
Website: http://www.dclinc.net


7 Production Management / Coordination
Broadcast Service Group

In business since 1990, Broadcast Service Group provides all the necessary services to make your film or television concept into a reality. We have the experience, location, contacts, and crew to support any and all production needs. Our specialties include technical consulting, coordinating from pre-production to post-production, and providing a professional crew as well as mobile production units. Some of our clients have been Universal Studios Florida®, ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, FOX, USA, Univision, Telemundo, and the Discovery Channel.

Phone: 407-363-8475
Fax: 407-363-8478
Email: bsgusf@msn.com

Contact: Howie Rogers

6 Products and Services
Dream Factory Productions
Dream Factory Productions™ is a Marketing and Advertising Agency made up of account executives, art directors, producers, editors and media buyers.  Our team specializes in print, radio, television, interactive and other forms of promotion.  While we are all unique, we share the common goal of producing great creative that captures our client’s brand essence in a fresh and effective way.

Email:  info@dreamfactoryproductions.com
Website: www.dreamfactoryproductions.com
Go To Team

Go To Team provides exceptional video and broadcast services in both high definition and standard definition for television broadcast, film, corporate, commercial, and advertising agency clients. HD Gear packages include: Sony F900, Panasonic Varicam, HDX900, HVX200 and HDV Sony V1U and Z1U. SD Gear packages include: Ikegami Beta SP.

Clients include: Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, Jive Records, “America’s Most Wanted, ” “House Hunters, ” “Forensic Files,” The Food Network, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Phil,  FOX Sports, HBO Sports, ESPN, NBC, ABC and FOX News.  Behind-the-scenes shooting has been provided for feature films including: “Cold Mountain,” “The Strangers,” and “The General’s Daughter.”

Go To Team’s six staff crews, strategically located from Washington, DC to Orlando, have the professionalism, experience and gear you need for a successful shoot.

Phone: 407-574-6549
Fax: 843-884-6216
Email: crew@gototeam.com
Website: www.gototeam.com

Contact: Shawn Moffatt, Operations Manager/Partner or Dan Beckmann, Orlando DP/Partner at 407-694-4232

Ron Seggi Show

WORLD BROADCASTING INC. provides you the following services:

  • National and International Network Radio Entertainment Talk Show, that can provide clients as guests and/or advertisers. We have interviewed over 18,000 celebrity guests in the past 20 years
  • Complete audio production for Radio, TV, Film narration and Internet
  • VO talent for Radio, TV, Films, Trailers, Documentaries, Training Videos, Commercials
  • Marketing consultation for Radio, TV and Internet commercial endeavors (both retail & political)
  • Video and/or Audio Infomercials
  • Music Video Production
  • Talent for special events or shows needing a Master of Ceremonies
  • Both on and off camera hosting of TV shows
  • Commercial Scripting
  • Audio Editing
  • National, State, Local Political Campaign Consultant and advisor for all media
  • Recognized Advertising Agency that places time buys locally, statewide and nationally
  • Provider of programming for IPOD Broadcasting

Phone: 407-224-3162
Ron’s Email: seggcom@aol.com
Claudia’s Email: bookwithclaudia@aol.com
Website: www.ronseggi.com

Contact: Claudia Seggi


4 Schools
The Dave School

The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School, known simply as The DAVE School is a nonpublic career education school providing technical training for people who want to become Visual Effects Artists. The program offers complete immersion in the art and science of computer animated special effects, with extensive practice under qualified supervision. After successfully completing the 1200-hour program, students who meet all requirements receive an Occupational Associates Degree in Digital Animation and Visual Effects.

Phone: 407- 224-3283
Fax: 407- 224-5648
Pager: 407-419-2692

Contact: Jeffery Scheetz, President/School Director

InVision Digital and Media Arts

InVision Digital and Media Arts is an Apple Authorized Training Center specializing in Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro. All courses are led by Apple Certified Trainers who are film industry professionals and bring years of real world experience to the classroom. They train a broad range of users: professional editors, students, faculty, business executives, artists, filmmakers, webmasters, and anyone interested in digital technology. All classes are certified by Apple and range from one day to five days and cover every level of training and skill. For more information go to www.invisiondigital.com or contact: Mary Plummer at 407-224-5864, email mary@invisiondigital.com.

Phone: 407-224-5864
Email: mary@invisiondigital.com
Website: www.invisiondigital.com

Contact: Mary Plummer


2 Entertainment
Electro-Magic Productions

Electro-Magic was established in 1989 as a company dedicated to the highest standards of event entertainment and Audio Visual Production. From DJ/Entertainers to Full On Event Production, we combine professional high energy entertainers and technicians, with top of the line equipment to provide the perfect experience.

ElectroMagic is contracted throughout Central Florida's major theme parks, hotels, resorts and attractions and is an approved vendor here at Universal Studios Orlando. We are fully licensed and insured, as well as a member of the Better Business Bureau, Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and more.

ElectroMagic also owns the worlds largest mobile TV/Video Wall, the Megaview. With a screen size of 180inches, it stands 13ft tall, and 11 ft wide.

In 2004, ElectroMagic Expanded to offer Scenic Design and Production, and currently provides scenic elements for Universal Orlando, and Anheuser-Busch Entertainment Properties in Virginia and Florida.

Available Equipment:

  • 2500, 3500, 8500, 10000 Lumen LCD Projectors
  • Meyers Sound System, Mackie & JBL Powered Speakers
  • 4x4 & 3x3 Digital Video Walls (27' Monitors)
  • 9x12, 6x8, & 5x7 Projection Screens
  • Wireless Microphones
  • Intelligent Lighting
  • Full Color Lasers with Scrolling Text
  • MegaView & MiniMegaView Video Wall
  • Trussing and Staging
  • and more!
Phone: 407-224-5990
Fax: 407-224-8220
Toll Free: 877-877-548-3339
Email :info@electromagic.com
Website: www.electromagic.com

Contact: Dave Luchsinger

1 Post Production
Communications Concepts, Inc

CI HD Orlando is a state-of-the-art high definition (HD) post-production facility offering video editing services in crystal-clear, cinema-quality HD. CCI HD is a subsidiary of Communications Concepts, Inc. (CCI), a Cape Canaveral-based audio/visual communications company. First opening its doors in 1978, CCI today specializes in video production, mobile production, website design, new media, and A/V rentals and is a complete, integrated production company offering all services in-house.

CCI's combined facilities include: a multi-camera standard definition production truck, with a multi-camera high definition truck arriving in 2008; a 1000 square foot studio; SD, HD, and analog video edit suites; a duplication facility that can replicate most videotape formats, CDs, and DVDs; a multimedia production suite for custom Web development & Web hosting, and interactive CD-ROMs and DVDs; an audio production suite for multi-track recording, mix-to-pics, and audio dialog replacement; and satellite and high band Internet connectivity. The award winning staff of CCI shares over 150 years of professional audio/visual production experience.

Contact: Jim Lewis
Phone: 321-783.5232
Mobile: 321-432.7233
Email: jlewis@cciflorida.com

Go To Team

Go To Team provides exceptional video and broadcast editing services in both high definition and standard definition for commercial, television broadcast, film, corporate and advertising agency clients.  Our non-linear edit suites are designed for maximum efficiency at competitive rates. With HD becoming the format of choice, Go To Team’s state of the art editing facility can handle any of your post-production needs. Our post-production team can develop, design, and produce high-end motion graphics and treatments tailored specifically to your project’s needs. We look forward to accomplishing your vision.

Phone: 407-574-6549
Fax: 843-884-6216
Email: crew@gototeam.com
Website: www.gototeam.com

Contact: Shawn Moffatt, Operations Manager/Partner or Dan Beckmann, Orlando DP/Partner at 407-694-4232



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