Film Florida November 2026 News

Newsletter November 2026

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Film Florida Friday: Industry Support Companies

The next Film Florida Friday is Friday November 13, 2026 at 9:30am ET on Zoom featuring a conversation with industry support companies. Join us for an engaging discussion as our panelists share:

✨ What their companies do

✨ Why they are engaged with the production industry

✨ Services they provide the production industry

Panelists scheduled to appear: Michele Singer from Tasteful Thoughts, Scott Mendelsohn from The Hotel Guy, Carol Bressi-Cilona from Epic Insurance, Darren Johnson from First Call Location Coach Rentals.

Film Florida Fridays are interactive conversations take place monthly and cover current topics, initiatives, and relationship-building within Florida’s screen production industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, grab a cup of coffee and connect directly with industry leaders in an open and collaborative environment. CLICK HERE to register.

FREE Film Florida TV T-Shirt Drawing

Subscribe to Film Florida’s new streaming platform, Film Florida TV, by 5:00pm ET on Friday November 13, 2026 to be eligible to win a FREE Film Florida TV t-shirt. All subscribers as of the deadline will be entered into a drawing and 5 WINNERS will be chosen to receive a FREE Film Florida TV t-shirt (see shirt below). Film Florida TV is available for FREE HERE as well as on iOS, Android, Roku and FireTV. T-shirts available in sizes small, medium, large, extra large and double extra large.

SPI to Undertake Economic Impact Study of Florida's Film and Television Production Sector

Olsberg•SPI (SPI) has been commissioned by Film Florida and industry stakeholders to undertake a comprehensive study of the economic, workforce and screen tourism impacts of film and television production in Florida. The study will establish a robust, independent evidence base demonstrating the value of the state's screen production sector, including its contribution to economic growth, high-value employment and tourism. It will also identify opportunities to strengthen Florida's competitiveness as a production destination. CLICK HERE to read more.

Letters to Congress for Federal Film Incentive

We are continuing to work with our friends at Film USA, the Coalition for American Production (CAP) and a broad coalition of industry organizations, labor unions, actors, directors, producers, film commissioners, studios, crew members, vendors, and other members of the film and television community to support the creation of a federal film and television production incentive. Signatures are being collected from members of Florida's film and television industry in support of the letter, which will be delivered to Florida's U.S. Senators and Members of Congress. If you support the effort, CLICK HERE to read the letter and complete the form to add your name.

Production Around The State

Actor's Roundtable with WEG: Presented by Cafe La Llave

Our friends at White Elephant Group Films are hosting a new, intimate event series to provide the film and arts community with more personalized discussions and collaboration. The first in the series is Roundtable with WEG: Actors, presented by Cafe La Llave. Saturday 11/14, 11am-2pm, at Bill Cosford Cinema, UM, $20 / UM Students free with valid ID. Space is limited, don’t wait to register. Roundtable with WEG: Actors is presented by Cafe La Llave and hosted by UM School of Communications and UM Cinematic Arts. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Chapman/Leonard Honored with Prestigious Television Academy Award

Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment has been named the recipient of the 2026 Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award by the Television Academy, recognizing more than 80 years of innovation and contributions to television technology and engineering. Since 1945, Chapman/Leonard has helped shape the way stories are captured through groundbreaking camera movement and production equipment. Today, under the leadership of President Charles Leonard, the company continues to build on that legacy through technological advancements, strategic acquisitions, and expanded production capabilities. With a growing presence in Florida, including newly renovated production studios and sound stages in Orlando, Chapman/Leonard remains committed to supporting the state's film and television industry while advancing the future of production technology. CLICK HERE to read more.

Crandon Park Beach Shines in Bealls Fashion Shoot

Bealls Department Store recently selected the beautiful Crandon Park Beach as the backdrop for a still photography shoot featuring fashion models against Miami-Dade County’s stunning coastal scenery. The beach’s natural beauty, tropical atmosphere and expansive shoreline provided a striking setting to showcase the retailer’s fashion in a distinctly South Florida environment. Photoshoots like this can be a powerful way to spotlight a destination while supporting a national advertising campaign. By featuring Crandon Park Beach in widely distributed fashion imagery, the production offers audiences beyond South Florida a glimpse of Miami-Dade County’s scenic appeal and demonstrates how the area’s beaches can serve as compelling backdrops for creative and commercial productions.

Telemundo Makes Waves in Dania Beach

Telemundo’s Unidad de Vida brought high-energy action to Dania Beach. Action scenes for an upcoming episode were filmed in the water and at the iconic Dania Beach Pier, following the show’s main characters alongside children and families from a charitable foundation, as it takes a dramatic turn when two swimmers become part of a fictional shark attack sequence. Highlighting Broward County’s versatility as a filming location and the region’s growing presence of high profile Spanish language television, the production hired over 120 local cast and crew and worked closely with Dania Beach on multiple municipal services including Lifeguards, Sea Turtle Monitors, Police Detail, and Parking Costs.

Seminole History Revisited in Jupiter

Between Two Homelands: A Seminole Journey is a documentary produced by the Seminole Nation Historic Preservation Office and Seminole Media that follows a young girl exploring her family’s ancestral roots in Florida. Earlier this year, members of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma traveled to Riverbend Park in Jupiter to film at Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, site of an 1838 battle where Seminole warriors defended their homeland and way of life. The production received on-site support from the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists, a Jupiter-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting the area's history. With permit assistance from the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission, the project connects younger generations with their heritage while preserving an important chapter of American history of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Film Florida Quarterly Meeting

December 3 - 4, 2026 in Orlando

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: Florida Keys & Key West Film & Entertainment Commission

Florida Keys & Key West Film & Entertainment Commission offers locations and permitting for Monroe County, including Islamorada, Marathon and Key West. The mild, subtropical climate of the Florida Keys & Key West is a result of the islands' unique geographic location. The temperate waters of Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north combine with the year-round flow of warm water from the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf Stream to give the island chain consistently balmy weather. Thanks to the Florida Keys & Key West Film & Entertainment Commission for their continued support of Film Florida. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Film Florida Podcast

Season 9 of the Film Florida Podcast continues to highlight the people and stories behind Florida’s multi-billion-dollar screen production industry. New episodes are released biweekly and available on most major podcast platforms. LISTEN HERE.

Recent Episodes:

-Natalie Metzger, Writer, Producer & Director

-John Lewis, Entrepreneur, Producer & MMA Pioneer

Donate $20.26 for our 2026 Fundraising Campaign

Please consider donating $20.26 to Film Florida's 2026 fundraising initiative. Your donation of $20.25 will help us to sustain our tireless efforts on behalf of the industry. Film Florida is a 501c3 non-profit organization, donations are tax deductible. We realize this continues to be a difficult time for everyone, but these efforts help us to continue to work for YOU. CLICK HERE to donate.