Dr. John Welch Sarasota Film Council re-appointment
Dr. John D. Welch, Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Sarasota Film Festival, has been reappointed by the President of the Senate to the Florida Film & Entertainment Advisory Council for a 4 year term. The purpose of the Council is to serve as an advisory body to the Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development and to the Office of Film & Entertainment to provide these offices with industry insight and expertise related to developing, marketing, promoting and providing service to Florida's film & entertainment industry.