Film Florida December 2024 News

Newsletter December 2024

Film Florida Friday: Navigating the Film Grant Process- December 13, 2024

The next Film Florida Friday is Friday December 13, 2024 at 9:30am ET featuring a discussion about Navigating the Film Grant Process. Panelists will discuss best practices for submitting for grants, finding the best grants for your project, how to stand apart from others, and more. Film Florida Fridays are interactive conversations where industry professionals and up-and-comers are encouraged to gather with a cup of coffee, ask questions and speak directly with industry leaders. Registration is free but required. CLICK HERE to register.

Packages Available for Cannes, May 13-24, 2025

For the first time ever, Film Florida will be offering packages for Film Florida members to attend the Cannes Marche du Film and the Cannes Film Festival, May 13 – 24, 2025. Through our partnership with Film USA, Film Florida members can participate in one of the oldest and most prestigious film events in the world. The Cannes Marche du Film (Film Market) hosts thousands of professionals from around the world. While the Cannes Film Festival is commonly known for red carpet glamor, industry professionals recognize the Cannes Market as the premiere marketing and networking event in the entire creative industry. CLICK HERE for more info.

Valencia Film School, Orange County work to bring more film projects to Central Florida

Central Florida might try to get serious about the film industry once again, with the recent creation of the Orange County Film Incentive Workgroup. The group is made up of nine working professionals in the film industry. The goal is to attract mainly streaming projects at first, according to Roseann Harrington, chief of staff for Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. The workgroup is creating a five-year plan to bring movie projects to Central Florida and seeks to use $22 million in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds to create tax incentives for those seeking to produce and shoot films in the area. Six other Florida counties have film incentive programs aimed at attracting high-wage film and television production opportunities. CLICK HERE to read more.

Film Miami and The Bahamas Film Office join forces to attract global Hollywood!

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas will now offer stackable incentives to Miami-Dade’s film incentive. The joint venture will further the mission of making Miami-Dade a global destination for the film and television industry. Film Miami fosters an economic and cultural enterprise by advocating for policies and incentivizing productions to attract more film projects. As a full-service film commission and the largest market in Florida, the film office works with all 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade, cultivating, facilitating, and enhancing an environment that allows the film and television industry to play a meaningful role in the economy. CLICK HERE to read more.

Production Around The State

ART30A starts production on Second Season in Walton County

ART30A is a project highlighting the passion of artists on 30A in Walton County, Florida. The second season will feature five local artists and the passionate pursuit of their craft. Randy Arnold is the Director/DP behind Criminal Films — the production company telling these powerful stories with a local panhandle crew. Locations include art studios owned, operated by the Artist along scenic 30A, the endemic freshwater dune lakes along scenic 30A and iconic Grayton Beach. Film Florida Immediate Past President and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Film Commissioner Gail Morgan is proud to help bring this project to life. CLICK HERE to watch.

"Lost In The Everglades" in Broward County

Last month, Broward County became the backdrop for a new thriller 'Lost in The Everglades'. The project, which was attracted to Broward through the County's Screen Incentive Program, follows Indiana mom Beverly as she travels to South Florida in search of her missing daughter who goes missing while on Spring Break. Teaming up with a rugged boatman named Ray, the two embark through the vast and treacherous Everglades. Film Lauderdale is proud to support productions like 'Lost in The Everglades', which bring creative projects and economic opportunities to our community!

The Making of "Miami Magic"

Miami Film Lab, a nonprofit supporting local filmmakers as they work to make a living telling Miami stories, wrapped production on their first short film "Miami Magic." Shot in Miami-Dade County over two days the organization raised nearly $30,000 for the production with more than 75% of the budget going toward payments to South Florida cast & crew. The short will hit the film festival circuit in the spring of 2025. CLICK HERE to see more ways you can support the production of local films by local filmmakers.

Revolutionizing Golf on ESPN Live from The Palm Beaches

The Golf League, best known as TGL presented by SoFi, is set to revolutionize the game of golf with its highly anticipated inaugural season, launching January 7, 2025. Each match of this made-for-TV event takes place inside the custom-designed SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, combining the best of virtual and real-world golf. Matches are fast-paced and feature PGA TOUR stars competing in a unique arena-style environment that’ll spotlight The Palm Beaches as a premiere live sports production location. A partnership between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports and the PGA TOUR, TGL will air 15 regular season matches primetime on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. The two-hour matches will unfold with three players from each six-member team competing while fans are immersed in a “greenside” experience similar to courtside at an NBA game. The SoFi Center’s 1,500-seat venue places fans close to the action, enhancing the immersive viewing experience with every shot seen live. Production crews have been in The Palm Beaches capturing beauty shots of the destination that’ll be featured during the live broadcasts, as well as additional promotional content for the web. CLICK HERE to see the full schedule on the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission’s events calendar.

Sarasota Orchestra: Inside the Sound

Curley & Pynn partnered with Oxenfree Film & Motion to create an animated explainer for its client Sarasota Orchestra, aimed at illustrating the difference between a concert hall and a multi-purpose performing arts hall. Sarasota Orchestra’s future Music Center (expected to open in 2029) will feature just the fourth concert hall in Florida and the first on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This video highlights how a purpose-built concert hall elevates sound beyond what’s possible in traditional multi-purpose performing arts halls, using the science of acoustics to show why this new venue would elevate Sarasota Orchestra to even greater artistic heights. The explainer illustrated the science of sound so effectively that a professor at Yale uses it in his lectures on room acoustics! CLICK HERE to watch.

Trouble at Pre-Check

Pro Tip: Always pre-check your inflatable flamingo before going through TSA. A portion of the St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) Airport transformed into a security checkpoint set for an upcoming commercial. The airport was very accommodating and film friendly in assisting with permitting. Need an airport set? For more info, CLICK HERE.

Promotions

Dynamic Studios Special

Our friends at Dynamic Color Studios in Pompano Beach are doing an amazing promo deal through 12/31/2024. Get 3 hours of studio time including studio film crew, VFX LED wall and film equipment for $2,500. Contact Sean Saley sean@dynamiccolor.com or 954-560-5123 for more info and to book space. CLICK HERE to watch video about special promo.

Holiday Sale: Improv Classes

This holiday season, give yourself (or a fellow film industry creative) the gift of improv with 20% off all classes! Whether you’re looking to enhance your on-screen presence, tackle auditions with confidence, or explore new creative techniques, our improv classes are made to help you shine. For a limited time, enjoy special holiday pricing on all classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to invest in your craft, have fun, and develop the skills that set you apart in the industry. Don’t wait—Book your spot now and start the new year with a fresh creative edge. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Film Florida Quarterly Meeting

February 27 - 28 (Virtual)

MMFM and Miami Film Festival Announce Strategic Partnership

The Miami Media & Film Market (MMFM) and the Miami Film Festival (MFF) have entered a one year partnership wherein MMFM will design, organize and execute a series of industry related events including masterclasses and one-to-one conversations i.e. “fireside chats” for the Festival’s 42nd edition, set to take place between April 4-13, 2025. These special industry events, under the banner “Master Shots – Indie Film Means Business” will cover a wide range of industry disciplines from directing and producing, to marketing, sales & distribution, as well as trending topics such as how current and future technologies will affect the global screen industry. In addition, the MMFM will help the Festival curate and manage additional industry event proposals from various other local film and arts organizations in order to help streamline industry programming for the Festival. CLICK HERE to read more.

South Florida PBS Welcomes Groundbreaking Da Vinci Immersive Art Experience

Step into the visionary world of Leonardo da Vinci like never before at the "Da Vinci" exhibit coming to Boynton Beach at the South

Florida PBS Studios directly from Amsterdam. Be transported back to Renaissance Italy through groundbreaking immersive technology that brings da Vinci's masterpieces, inventions, and incredible mind to vivid life. Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the greatest geniuses of all time. His innovations and inventions are legendary, seamlessly combining science, technology, engineering, mathematics and art in his work long before it was seen as revolutionary. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Faces of the Industry

Film Florida members, if you haven't sent in your photo for our Faces of the Industry campaign, and you are interested in being featured during the next phase of the campaign, please send a photo of you wearing or holding something with the Film Florida logo to jlux@FilmFlorida.org. These photos will be used on our social media channels as well as other potential marketing materials such as print handouts or videos for social media.

Featured Member Profile: Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official, accredited destination sales and marketing organization for Greater Miami and Miami Beach, a global leisure and business destination that delivers culturally rich, diverse, and innovative experiences inspiring boundless passion in visitors and residents alike. Its mission is to generate travel demand to Greater Miami and Miami Beach, to maximize economic impact to our community, ensure industry resiliency, and elevate the resident quality of life. Thanks to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau for their continued support of Film Florida. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Film Florida Podcast

Season 7 of the Film Florida Podcast continues to focus on the people and stories that make up the multi-billion dollar screen production industry in Florida. Episodes of the Film Florida Podcast are released every other week and are available on most major podcast providers. LISTEN HERE.

Recent Episodes:

-Jacobo Rispa and Damián Romay, Sunshine Films Florida

-Joe Chianese, Entertainment Partners

Film Florida Merchandise

Film Florida t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs and more are available for purchase. T-Shirts come in men's and women's styles, t-shirts and hoodies come in black, white or gray with full color Film Florida logo. All items are perfect to wear on set, in the office, or at home to show your support and are available for members and non-members. All proceeds go to the Film Florida scholarship/grant fund. CLICK HERE for more info and to order.