BREAKING NEWS!
*For Immediate Release*
City of Saint Petersburg Sponsors “Because of Sam” Screening on World Down Syndrome Day March 21 at 2 pm at Green Light Cinema: BUY TICKETS HERE
Latest Press Story:
Florida Trend Features Because of Sam DEI Workforce Training Program
- Florida Trend Features Because of Sam DEI Workforce Training
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It’s Game Time: An inclusive music video filming in Tampa during Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Movie Overview, Educational Program, Bios, and Headshots
(Download headshots by left-clicking on each image, then right-click on the image, then left-click “save image as” and save the image to your computer.)
Click Here for Bios – Star Sam Piazza and Producer Renee Warmack
- Click Here to Learn About the Because of Sam Educational Program (Download Because of Sam Educational Program Flyer)
- Download the Because of Sam Movie Poster
- Introduction to the “First Look” Screening at Tampa Theatre by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor
Latest News Stories
- PDQ, Bucs Raise Funds For Workers With Intellectual Disabilities – Because of Sam Mentioned
- CW44 Tampa Bay News features PDQ Team Member Sam Piazza and Filmmaker Renee Warmack Discussing the Because of Sam Educational Program
- Daytime TV Show Media Interview – featuring Sam Piazza with WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil and Producer Renee Warmack
- WEDQ airs local TV doc ‘Because of Sam’ in honor of World Down Syndrome Day – 83 Degrees Publication
Watch Movie and Movie Trailers
- Watch Because of Sam
- Click here to see the movie trailers
- Because of Sam on IMDb (Internet Movie Database)
Media Interviews
- WEDQ airs local TV doc ‘Because of Sam’ in honor of World Down Syndrome Day
- Michael Clayton Live TV Show – June 27, 2020
- Introducing Sam: A Tampa Bay Native with Down Syndrome Inspires in Poignant Documentary – Tampa Parenting Magazine by Maggie Rodriguez – January 1, 2020
- Up Close with Cathy Unruh – WEDU PBS – December 2019
- Special Needs Family Hour – Because of Sam is a documentary about a young man with Down syndrome. Sam’s life and story help others Claim Their Power and Capture Their Dreams – Julie Ames – August 4, 2019
- Bill Bunkley Show – August 2, 2019
- Renee Warmack & Jeff Kamis – Spreaker.com – August 2019
- iHeart Radio Show – Tampa’s Sam Piazza to Star in Monday Movie Premiere, “Because of Sam” – July 27, 2019 and also:
- WUSF News – Sam the Man: Tampa Documentary Chronicles Life with Down Syndrome – July 26, 2019
- Tampa Bay Times Article by Paul Guzzo – ‘Because of Sam’ Movie Documents a Life with Down Syndrome – July 23, 2019
- News Channel 8 Daytime Show – May 9, 2019
- ABC Action News – Sean Daly – April 4, 2019
- 102.5 The Bone – Drew Garabo on the Drew Garabo Live show – April 3, 2019
- Channel 13 – Good Day in Tampa Bay – April 2, 2019
- Channel 10 News – Great Day Live in Tampa Bay – April 1, 2019
Other Publicity
- Florida Woman Magazine – (pg. 34)
- Tampa Indie Film ‘Because of Sam’ Will Be Streamed for Free This Weekend – Tampa Bay Times – October 6, 2019
- Blog Post – Breaking News! The Worldwide Virtual Premiere of Because of Sam is Here
- Tampa Downtown Partnership Picks Winners for Urban Excellence Awards – 83 Degrees Media – November 19, 2019
- Sparkman Wharf, restaurateur Dave Burton among honorees at Tampa Downtown Partnership awards – Tampa Bay Business Journal – November 7, 2019
- Meet The People Behind Downtown Tampa’s Boom – Patch – November 7, 2019
- Because of Sam – Bright Feats Publication – November 5, 2019
- A Message from Kelley Parris, Executive Director – Children’s Board of Hillsborough County e-Newsletter feature article about Because of Sam – November 2019
- Meet the finalists for Tampa’s Urban Excellence Awards – 83 Degrees Media – October 8, 2019
- Because of Sam Community Screening – Tampa’s Downtown – August 10, 2019
- Renee Warmack & Jeff Kamis – “Because of Sam” – Listen Notes – August 6, 2019
- “Because of Sam” Documentary Film Highlights Best Buddies Ambassador Sam Piazza’s Life Journey with Down syndrome – Best Buddies – August 1, 2019
- “Because of Sam” Adds Second Screening! Sat, Aug 10 at Tampa Theatre – Film Tampa Bay Newsletter (scroll down) – July 31, 2019
- Because of Sam “First Look” Screening (2019) – Visit Tampa Bay – July 29, 2019
- Because of Sam “First Look” Screening (2019) – Tampa’s Downtown – July 29, 2019
- Sam the Man: Tampa Documentary Chronicles Life with Down Syndrome – WJCT Public Media – July 26, 2019
- Documentary on local inspiration Sam Piazza hits Tampa Theatre next week – Creative Loafing – July 24, 2019
- County Recognizes Local Advocate for People with Disabilities – Hillsborough County Government – July 23, 2019
- Documentary Features Carrollwood Man – The Tampa Bay 100 – July 18, 2019
- The YMCA Third Thursday Newsletter (scroll down to “Did You Know”) – July 2019
- League of Women Voters “Hot Topics” – July, 2019
- USF Alumni – Tampa Teen’s Inspiring Story Focus of New Documentary – July, 2019
- Because of Sam “First Look” Screening – League of Women Voters – May 30, 2019
- “First Look Screening” (on July 29, 2019) Announcement in front of the Tampa Theatre – April 12, 2019
- Because of Sam 7-Minute Trailer Released at PDQ Carrollwood on March, 2019
- PDQ Carrollwood to Host Movie Release Party for Sam Piazza – PDQ Blog – March 22, 2019
- “Because of Sam” Trailer Release Party – Film Tampa Bay Newsletter (scroll down) – March, 2019
- Major Announcement! Watch the 1-minute “sneak peek” trailer
- Because of Sam – Read the story behind the story by Renee Warmack
- Renee Warmack’s Facebook Live Announcement – August 12, 2018
- An Update About the Movie – Renee’s Facebook live update in front of Sam’s high school
- YouTube Channel created for Because of Sam
Letters of Support and Special Recognitions
- Ltr of Support Jane Castor Mayor of Tampa
- Ltr. of Support Ken Hagan Hillsborough County Commissioner
- Ltr. of Support Les Miller Hillsborough County Commissioner
- Ltr. of Support Sandra Murman Hillsborough County Commissioner
- Ltr. of Support Kimberly Overman Hillsborough County Commissioner
- Ltr. of Support Mariella Smith Hillsborough County Commissioner
- Ltr. of Support Julianne Holt Public Defender 13th Circuit Court
- Ltr. of Support Kelley Parris Executive Director Hillsborough County Children’s Board
- Ltr. of Support Tyler Martinolich Hillsborough County Film Commissioner
- Winner of the 2019 Tampa Downtown Partnership Urban Excellence People’s Choice Award
- County Recognizes Local Advocate for People with Disabilities – Hillsborough County Government – July 23, 2019
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Commendation presented by Commissioner Hagan recognizing Sam Piazza - Tampa City Council Commendation
Testimonials
Past Press Releases
- Official Press Release for Because of Sam Tampa Theatre – July 31st, 2021 (Download event flyer here)
- Official Press Release for Television Debut of Because of Sam on PBS WEDU
- Breaking News! WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil Featured in Because of Sam
- Official Press Release for Because of Sam Second Screening Added for August 10, 2019
- Tampa Theatre Hosts Movie Screening for PDQ Team Member Sam Piazza
- Official Press Release for Because of Sam “First Look” Screening Coming to Tampa Theatre
- Official Press Release for Because of Sam “Sneak Peek” Coming to Tampa Theatre (Event Flyer)
- Official Press Release for Because of Sam Movie Trailer Release Party
Sponsorship Opportunities and Overview
Events and More
- Worldwide Virtual Premiere of Because of Sam — October 2020 (Now you can find your viewing options here)
- Because of Sam Private Underwritten Screening at Gaither High School — January 30, 2020
- Because of Sam Community Screening at the Villagio Cinemas at Carrollwood — January 11, 2020
- Because of Sam Community Screening at the Villagio Cinemas at Carrollwood — November 25, 2019
- Because of Sam Community Screening at the Villagio Cinemas at Carrollwood — November 7, 2019
- Because of Sam Public Underwritten Community Screening at the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County — October 19, 2019
- Because of Sam Community Screening at the Villagio Cinemas at Carrollwood — September 28, 2019
- Because of Sam Private Underwritten Screening at Saddlebrook Preparatory School — September 27, 2019
- Because of Sam Community Screening at AMC The Regency 20 — September 25, 2019
- Because of Sam Private Underwritten Screening at GiGi’s Playhouse — September 13, 2019
- Because of Sam Private Underwritten Screening at Carrollwood Day School — September 9, 2019
- Because of Sam Community Screening at Tampa Theatre — August 10, 2019
- Because of Sam “First Look Screening” at Tampa Theatre – July 29, 2019 (Event Flyer)
- Movie Trailer Release Party at PDQ in Carrollwood – March 31, 2019
Images
- See the Because of Sam poster by clicking here
- See Photo Gallery by clicking here
Movie Photo Gallery
About Renee Warmack – Producer, Director, Writer
- Renee Warmack Productions Website
- Renee Warmack’s IMDb (Internet Movie Database) Listing
- Producer Renee Warmack’s Press Kit
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