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Bradenton Area Film Commission
If you're scouting locations for your next film production or video, you won't find this much variety in any other destination.
Central Florida's Polk County Film Commission
Film Central Florida supports film, TV, commercial productions and still photography. Our staff will assist you in processing your permits to make your filming and production easy in Central Florida's Polk County.
Central Florida Offers a Variety of Filming Locations:
- Anywhere USA: Downtowns & Neighborhoods
- Western Town - Ranches
- Lakes, Jungles, Rivers, Swamps
- Beaches & Deserts
- Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
- Attractions - LEGOLAND® Florida , Bok Tower Gardens, Safari Wilderness and Fantasy of Flight
Charlotte Harbor Florida Film Office
Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands, on the Southwest Gulf Coast of Florida in Charlotte County, is a slice of purely natural Florida. The harbor, the second largest in the state, has almost 100 miles of natural shoreline. Punta Gorda, a picturesque small town of 16,000, sits on its southern bank. In the western part of the county, 28 miles of white sand beaches line the Gulf side of several barrier islands. No building in the county is taller than five stories, giving a definite "old Florida" vibe to many parts of the county. Inland, there are wetlands and Cypress Swamps. Features produced in the county include Out of Time and Hoot.
Emerald Coast Film Commission of Northwest Florida
The Emerald Coast Film Commission welcomes you to the beautiful Emerald Coast, located along the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida! Home to some of the best beaches in the world, the Emerald Coast offers a distinct mix of southern charm and tropical beauty that is unlike any other part of Florida.
Film Florida
Florida offers a number of local incentives for production, view them at http://filmflorida.org/state-resources/
Film Florida is a not-for-profit entertainment production trade association that provides a leadership role in Florida's film, TV, & digital media industry by representing a coalition of interests, including private industry, local film commissions, industry associations, educational institutions and labor organizations. Its purpose is to offer to businesses and individuals the benefits of a statewide trade association to promote the creation of jobs in the film and entertainment production industries and to promote economic development and tourism.
Film North Florida
Film North Florida is the official website of the Film Liaison of Escambia County and is part of the tourism and visitors bureau.
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Office of Film, Music & Entertainment
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County OFE may provide a cash rebate for qualified production expenditures of up to $150,000 for film, TV, commercials, Independent & Emerging, music video and still projects. The incentives are awarded to projects filming and housed for the duration of the production in Broward County. These rebates are limited to a first come, first serve basis. Project completion, Pre production budgets and post production reconciliation budget will need to be provided to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Office of Film & Entertainment for receipt of rebate. Projects must have proof of financing prior to applying. The CVB's Office of Film & Entertainment reserves the right to disqualify projects at anytime should agreed upon requirements not be met and delivered. For further details on the rebate program for each queue, contact Noelle P. Stevenson, Vice President, Film, Music, Entertainment & Creative Industries, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Office of Film & Entertainment at 954-767-2440.
We are pleased to provide professional assistance to production companies that are interested in, or have chosen, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County for a project.
Our services include:
- Assistance in obtaining permits where needed. Film permits are required for production projects on public property in Broward County. There is no fee for Broward film permits. Depending upon the scope of the project, specific permits may be necessary, such as: tent, pyrotechnic, firearm, or environmental. A Certificate of Insurance which additionally insures the municipality in which you choose to work is also required.
- Assistance in finding production-friendly accommodations
- Site tours and location suggestions
- Production offices and sound stages. Greater Fort Lauderdale was voted Best Studio and Warehouse Space in South Florida.
- Assistance in contacting local, state and federal agencies
- Crew and production service referrals
- Still photography and video
- Local contacts and introductions
- We provide a Preferred Production Pass (P3) for your executives and crew, with access to special values and offers from more than 50 local vendors, during your stay.
Jacksonville Film Commission
The Duval County Tourist Development Council offers grants on a case by case basis for productions that have a substantial hotel room night impact in Duval County (Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach & Jacksonville Beach). Please contact Todd Roobin, Film Commissioner @ troobin@coj.net.
The Film & Television Office assists local and visiting productions with facilitating permits, provides preliminary location scouting and engages the local workforce and vendor resources.
Martin County Film & Television Commission
The Martin County Film Office is an adjunct of the County's Administration Department and Tourism and Marketing Office. Our purpose is to provide quick turnaround permitting for use of County-owned lands, properties, and beaches. There are no fees for our services; however liability insurance coverage extension is required.
Miami/Dade County Office of Film & Entertainment
Filmiami is cooperation between the two Greater Miami Film Offices: Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach, as well as, several County municipalities to offer a one-stop film/photo permitting system.
Orlando Film Commission
Well known as the world's premier tourist destination, Orlando is also a leading destination for film, television, commercial and web production. State-of-the-art soundstages and unique locations have made the region one of the busiest production centers in the United States.
The Orlando region covers Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties and the City of Orlando, extending over 4,012 square miles. Rolling hills, wild swamps and jungles, unspoiled pastures and great bodies of water paint a diverse landscape that can fit almost every location need. The Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east are approximately a one-hour drive away. There are urban pockets, quiet suburbs, and winding roads leading to rustic, small towns. In the midst of it all, palatial estates, ranging from Georgian to Mediterranean, outline well-manicured golf courses and more great bodies of water.
The Orlando region covers Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties and the City of Orlando, extending over 4,012 square miles. Rolling hills, wild swamps and jungles, unspoiled pastures and great bodies of water paint a diverse landscape that can fit almost every location need. The Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east are approximately a one-hour drive away. There are urban pockets, quiet suburbs, and winding roads leading to rustic, small towns. In the midst of it all, palatial estates, ranging from Georgian to Mediterranean, outline well-manicured golf courses and more great bodies of water.
Paradise Coast Film Commission
In addition to our climate and varied locations here are some additional reasons to film in Florida. Learn about various tax advantages and exemptions, travel and lodging discounts, and other incentives available when you bring your production to our state.
Welcome to the filming destination of your dreams. With year-round warm weather, diverse locations, expert local support, and production services and accommodations that are easy on the bottom line, Florida's Paradise Coast is Production Paradise.
Bigger than some states, Florida's Paradise Coast offers a broad array of choices for shooting. Located in Southwest Florida, the region is composed of three main areas: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. You'll find broad white sand beaches and piers, quaint Mediterranean-influenced architecture, a charming downtown, historic districts, farms and ranchlands, Native American culture, unique wildlife, and subtropical wilderness. We are the western gateway to the Everglades National Park and we also have the Fakahatchee State Preserve and the Big Cypress National Preserve in our backyard.
Arriving in the Paradise Coast is surprisingly easy by either interstate or plane. Accommodations range from world-class beach and golf resorts to elegant boutique hotels and charming beach rentals, so you can find the best lodging for the best value.
The Paradise Coast Film Commission is a full-service agency, ready to help make productions run smoothly, on time and on budget. From permitting to location scouting to support services and accommodations, we will help ensure your production is a success.
Pensacola Film Office
With Pensacola's natural beauty, historic sites, ideal temperate weather and a genuine welcome from our hospitality community, many scouts look to this area for filming, whether it be an independent film, major production or well-known television show.
Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office
We offer an up-to-100% cash rebate incentive program here in Sarasota County! see the link for more details. http://www.filmsarasota.com/incentives/
Sarasota County is a fabulous place on the gorgeous west side of the state (Florida's Fresh Face), along the Gulf of Mexico, with three cities, one town, five barrier islands, and many beaches (including some voted as having the softest/whitest sugar sand in the world), great accommodations (from the VIP lodging at the Ritz-Carlton to the below the line budget-minded), outstanding fine dining to bar food extraordinaire, and looks from urban to rural and most everything in between.
We are here to serve you: anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask. We can and do assist with everything from scouting and photography to intergovernmental liaison.
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We are here to serve you: anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask. We can and do assist with everything from scouting and photography to intergovernmental liaison.
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Space Coast Office of Tourism
The Space Coast region offers one of the most bio-diverse natural landscapes in the country, with 72 miles of open beaches and weather that provides a phenomenal number of good shooting days.
St Augustine Film Office
The St. Augustine Film Office/St. Johns County, Fl (SAFO) is ready to serve you with unique locations, experienced crew and user friendly officials. We can be your stateside Europe, South America or downhome South!
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Area Film Commission
The mission of the Film Marketing Partnerships is to market the St. Petersburg Clearwater area as a film production destination that supports financially viable and high-production-value-film, television and digital media that contribute to the county's tourism industry and local economy.
This local incentive program pays an agreed-upon amount to qualifying production companies in return for specific promotional commitments to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, area. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Recent films to utilize this incentive are Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Random Tropical Paradise, and Paying Mr. McGetty.
Goals
Attract filmmakers to Pinellas County
Increase the length of stay of filmmakers and out-of-town crews
Increase the number of room nights occupied by crews
Generate a favorable profile of this area among decision-makers within the filmmaking industry and media content creators. The county and a production company will evaluate destination exposure, resort tax revenue, and how the area may be promoted as a filmmaking region. Upon agreement, and a contract, the county will pay the production company the agreed upon amount.
Destination exposure may be evaluated partly or entirely upon the following criterion:
Portrayal of the destination
References to the destination in the story
Featuring natural attractions, landmarks or significant key locations
Citing in the film's credits, as agreed between the film commission and film producers
Appearances or testimonials from film or TV principals on behalf of the area for use on our website.
Taped testimonials or discussion of the destination on the DVD by director, producers and/or talent
Partnerships on joint public relations campaigns for film promotion
Film premiere marketing and hosting opportunities
This local incentive program pays an agreed-upon amount to qualifying production companies in return for specific promotional commitments to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, area. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Recent films to utilize this incentive are Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Random Tropical Paradise, and Paying Mr. McGetty.
Goals
Attract filmmakers to Pinellas County
Increase the length of stay of filmmakers and out-of-town crews
Increase the number of room nights occupied by crews
Generate a favorable profile of this area among decision-makers within the filmmaking industry and media content creators. The county and a production company will evaluate destination exposure, resort tax revenue, and how the area may be promoted as a filmmaking region. Upon agreement, and a contract, the county will pay the production company the agreed upon amount.
Destination exposure may be evaluated partly or entirely upon the following criterion:
Portrayal of the destination
References to the destination in the story
Featuring natural attractions, landmarks or significant key locations
Citing in the film's credits, as agreed between the film commission and film producers
Appearances or testimonials from film or TV principals on behalf of the area for use on our website.
Taped testimonials or discussion of the destination on the DVD by director, producers and/or talent
Partnerships on joint public relations campaigns for film promotion
Film premiere marketing and hosting opportunities
The St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission serves Pinellas County, Florida from Tarpon Springs to Fort De Soto Park, from Dunedin to Safety Harbor, Oldsmar to St. Pete Beach. Thousands of commercials, TV shows, feature films and digital media projects have filmed here.
St. Pete/Clearwater is part of the greater Tampa Bay production center, thus offering the wide resources of a metropolitan region as well as the amenities of a close community.
The film commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals and tradeshows in North America and Internationally. Film SPC supports local signature Film Festivals. These events showcase the area to out-of-town Producers and Filmmakers helping to bring new production to the area. Additionally these events are a major tourism draw for the St. Pete Clearwater area.
Film SPC fosters industry development with free workshops, an online production guide and location database. The Film Commission is focused on creating Branded Digital Media Content and Industry Development of in-Destination Digital Media Content for YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Amazon, and other digital platforms.
All productions needing a permit can easily apply online at our website. Film SPC helps productions find locations, crew and all needed support services.
Film SPC has a local film incentive program. Film, TV, digital media, music videos and more are eligible for the development marketing partnerships. The goal of the incentive is to provide exclusive destination exposure for St. Pete/Clearwater as an area with a growing reputation for filmmaking and television programming, great locations, and excellent crew and equipment resources. Without a State Film Incentive Program, the focus is on Feature Films under $1 million, Digital Projects, Web series and high profile Music Videos. Larger film budgets can benefit by shooting a portion of the film in the area and still receive the incentive.
St. Petersburg Clearwater is a blue-sky, sun-drenched getaway home to 35 miles of white sand beaches, including TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in 2016. Off the beach is St. Pete, named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2014 by The New York Times---in large part because of its world-class art scene, which features the acclaimed Dali Museum and Chihuly Collection.
St. Pete/Clearwater is part of the greater Tampa Bay production center, thus offering the wide resources of a metropolitan region as well as the amenities of a close community.
The film commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals and tradeshows in North America and Internationally. Film SPC supports local signature Film Festivals. These events showcase the area to out-of-town Producers and Filmmakers helping to bring new production to the area. Additionally these events are a major tourism draw for the St. Pete Clearwater area.
Film SPC fosters industry development with free workshops, an online production guide and location database. The Film Commission is focused on creating Branded Digital Media Content and Industry Development of in-Destination Digital Media Content for YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Amazon, and other digital platforms.
All productions needing a permit can easily apply online at our website. Film SPC helps productions find locations, crew and all needed support services.
Film SPC has a local film incentive program. Film, TV, digital media, music videos and more are eligible for the development marketing partnerships. The goal of the incentive is to provide exclusive destination exposure for St. Pete/Clearwater as an area with a growing reputation for filmmaking and television programming, great locations, and excellent crew and equipment resources. Without a State Film Incentive Program, the focus is on Feature Films under $1 million, Digital Projects, Web series and high profile Music Videos. Larger film budgets can benefit by shooting a portion of the film in the area and still receive the incentive.
St. Petersburg Clearwater is a blue-sky, sun-drenched getaway home to 35 miles of white sand beaches, including TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in 2016. Off the beach is St. Pete, named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2014 by The New York Times---in large part because of its world-class art scene, which features the acclaimed Dali Museum and Chihuly Collection.
Tampa Hillsborough Film Commission
N/A - The State of FLorida does not currently have an incentive / rebate program.
Tampa/Hillsborough County offers among the most diverse filming locations in the state of Florida.
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Contact Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation to discuss incentives or rebates.
Production Resources
Volusia County and its municipalities utilize Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation for all inquiries for motion and still photography in Volusia County. A single permit application is accepted by all governing jurisdictions in the county and will be expedited to the governing bodies upon receipt of a completed application. For filming information, contact Matt Chesnut at (386) 265-6332 or at mchesnut@tvedc.com.
The Florida Office of Film and Entertainment
From the excitement of South Beach to the charm of Florida's small towns, from the year-round sun-kissed climate to the laidback southern hospitality, Florida continues to be one of the most sought destinations for motion picture and television production.
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