Appointed by Governor Charlie Crist, Lucia Fishburne is Florida ’s State Film Commissioner. As Director of the Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, Lucia is responsible for leading Florida 's efforts to build, expand and retain the film, TV and digital media entertainment industry sector, which is considered a key growth opportunity for the state.
Prior to serving as State Film Commissioner, Lucia served as part of Workforce Florida (the state's workforce policy board) and the Department of Education, where she administered the Florida Institute for Film Education.
Lucia earned a Masters Degree in Marketing Communication from Florida State University and an ABD in Communication Research and Theory. She also achieved APR accreditation; a national accreditation in the Public Relations field.
Prior to graduate school, Lucia toured as a professional musician and performer. Highlights of her creative accomplishments include an original composition featured in the Victor Nunez film, "Ruby in Paradise" (the top film at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival), and Composer/Performer/Producer credits for “Algebra TV," winner of the Milia '95 international multimedia conference in Cannes , France .
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