A Land Remembered: TV adaptation of historic Florida novel films in Hudson

Showrunner Todd Wiseman Jr. has brought the television adaptation of Patrick Smith's iconic Florida novel "A Land Remembered" to life in rural Hudson, refusing Hollywood pressure to shoot out of state. The independent production relies on local crew, investors, and talent to portray the state's rugged history authentically.Hudson Set Hosts Epic Florida SagaProduction for the TV series "A Land Remembered" is taking place in rural Hudson, where crew members built authentic sets to recreate Florida history. The saga chronicles three generations of the MacIvey family as they build a cattle and citrus empire from 1858 through 1968.Showrunner Todd Wiseman Jr. insisted on filming the epic drama locally rather than moving production to Georgia as Hollywood executives suggested. To finance the effort, Wiseman secured $500,000 from the Florida Legislature and $500,000 from the Tampa Bay Film Commission.Local cattle ranchers, grove owners, business leaders, and former politicians also provided pr