Brownsville Border Film Advisory Commission

Brownsville Border Film Advisory Commission Minutes Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86990770630?pwd=SHBIRlkvY0tVeWVMejN5Ym5JWitOdz09 July 15th 2020 CVB Staff Felipe Romero – Director of Communications and Marketing Maria Rentrop – Video Technologist Maria Solis – Production Manager Monica Tellam – BCVB Manager Alondra Garcia – BCVB Representative Present Rodrigo Moreno – Chair Jesus Trevino – Member Michael Cuellar - Member Rene Rhi – Member Holly Putegnat – Member Mauricio Saenz – Member Absent Meme Garza 1.) Call to Order. Meeting called to order by Mr. Rodrigo Moreno at 5:31 PM 2.) Public Comment Period. No public comments.  3.) Discussion, Consideration and Action to approve the Minutes of June 18, 2020, of the Brownsville Border Film Advisory Commission Meeting. Mr. Michael Cuellar moves to approve the meeting minutes of Jun. 18, 2020. Mr. Jesus Trevino seconds the motion. All in favor. Motion passes. 4.) Discussion and review on the Brownsville Border Film Commission website. Ms. Maria Rentrop presents the Brownsville Border Film Commission website, filmbtx.com. Mr. Felipe Romero explains services included on the website to facilitate filming in the City of Brownsville. Ms. Maria Rentrop discusses features, such as Coronavirus & Open Texas. Mr. Rodrigo Moreno suggests filming and introduction video for the website, and a video of RJ Mitte welcoming filmmakers to Brownsville. Mr. Mauricio Saenz asks about using locations in Matamoros for filming to attract productions with different settings. Mr. Cuellar adds that talking to Matamoros officials for permissions and guidelines about filming. Mr. Felipe Romero recommends submitting any pictures of Brownsville filming locations to display on the Brownsville Border Film Commission website. Mr. Jesus Trevino adds that they need official authorizations for using locations. Mr. Rene Rhi mentions he has photos of productions taking place in Brownsville and shares this file to the zoom chat. Ms. Holly Putegnat asks for an app to facilitate location application process, and suggests having printed versions available as well. Motion to approve the Brownsville Border Film Commission website by Mr. Mauricio Saenz. Mr. Rene Rhi seconds the motion. All in favor. Motion passes 5:51 PM. 5.) Adjournment. Mr. Michael Cuellar motions to adjourn. Mr. Mauricio Saenz seconds the motion. All in favor. Motion passes, meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM. __________________________ ___________ Rodrigo Moreno, Chair Date __________________________ ___________ Felipe Romero - Director of Communications and Marketing Date