Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

By Amanda Postma
| 2:00 p.m. May 2, 2023
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Mitchell Bell, Marvel Studios VP (right), spent an hour and a half answering questions from a crowd of film industry professionals. Also pictured is moderator Dave DeBorde.

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One of Marvel Studios' top executives recently visited St. Petersburg for a local film festival, during which he revealed how the movie studio giant has been successful over the years.

Some might say the screen came to life inside Theater No. 1 at the AMC Sundial 12 on April 28, at the Sunscreen Film Festival. That's where an audience of nearly 150 writers, directors, film industry professionals and more sat listening for advice from Marvel Vice President of Physical Production Mitchell Bell.