DAVE CAPUTO APPOINTED VISIT ST. PETE-CLEARWATER FILM COMMISSIONER

ST. PETE-CLEARWATER, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2025) – Visit St. Pete-Clearwater President/CEO Brian Lowack today named Dave Caputo as the new Film Commissioner for the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission. Caputo will work alongside Quinn Chittenden to manage the Film SPC Marketing Incentive Program, which aims to inspire travel by showcasing St. Pete-Clearwater through film, television, and digital media productions and creating measurable economic impact. He will begin his tenure on Monday, Nov. 3. 

Caputo owns more than 30 years in the television and film production industry, overseeing production for more than 1,000 projects across the globe. During his long-tenured career with the QVC Group, which included roles managing video production, broadcast production, studio operations and content development, he rose to the role of Sr. Vice President of Broadcast Strategy and Technology where he managed more than 600 people across the company, including production teams, hosts, engineering teams, backstage staff and product services. His vast production and technical experience includes leadership and coordination across the globe – in London, Dusseldorf, Tokyo and Milan – as well as live broadcasts at the Cannes Film Festival and the Super Bowl. 

“Dave brings with him an incredible business acumen, industry knowledge and connections, which will help us continue to build the St. Pete-Clearwater brand as a filming destination,” said Visit St. Pete-Clearwater President/CEO Brian Lowack. “As we got to know Dave, the team and I were impressed with his focus on building awareness for our beautiful and diverse destination and his vision for how an evolving film and television industry can align with our goal to drive visitation to America’s Favorite Beaches.” 

Caputo and his family relocated to Pinellas County in 2018. He served on the Gulfport Merchants Chamber Board of Directors in 2025 prior to accepting this role as Film Commissioner.  In his spare time, he has worked to become a certified yoga instructor and, along with his wife, owns the SUN SEA AIR Yoga & Wellness Studio in Gulfport.

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About the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission: 
The St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission serves Pinellas County, Florida, supporting and working to bring television commercials, shows, feature films, and digital media projects to the destination. Film St. Pete-Clearwater (Film SPC) supports local, signature film festivals, fosters industry development with a robust incentive program, free workshops, and maintains an online production guide and location database. 

The Film Commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals, and trade shows in North America and internationally like Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and more. FilmSPC also has a local film development program. Film, television, digital media, music videos, and more are eligible for funding incentives via the business development program. The goal of the program is to provide exclusive destination exposure for St. Pete-Clearwater as an area with a growing reputation for filmmaking and television programming, great locations, and excellent crew and equipment resources. To learn more about the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission, visit FilmSPC.com.