Virtual Production Revolution in Tampa | Tampa News

Sci-fi thriller “The Last Earthling” is filming in St. Petersburg using cutting-edge virtual production tech — a 40-foot LED wall slashing costs and time by more than half. Produced by local studio Litewave Media, this is their sixth feature, set in a far-future world battling to save humanity with lunar backdrops and space stations projected live. Director Christian Cashmir calls it a game-changer, enabling epic scenes shot in one day right in Tampa Bay. Backed by regional film incentives, the movie aims for a 2027 release — proving how tech is reshaping indie filmmaking and bringing creative jobs to new communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f92a8f157e102e66