Film Florida
@filmflorida.bsky.social
Non-profit entertainment production association representing Florida's screen production industry. https://linktr.ee/FilmFlorida
ICYMI, new episode of the Film Florida Podcast, listen at buff.ly/sJPi8lc. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
ICYMI, new episode of the Film Florida Podcast, listen at buff.ly/sJPi8lc. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
Film Florida Announces Statewide Student Film Competition, more at filmflorida.org/news/film-fl...
Students will have from March 6th to 16th to create their five-minute short films. The 10-day competition will be an action-packed whirlwind of writing, shooting, and editing with a Florida twist.
Students will have from March 6th to 16th to create their five-minute short films. The 10-day competition will be an action-packed whirlwind of writing, shooting, and editing with a Florida twist.
Film Florida Invites Student to Compete in Statewide Challenge
Winners will have their work showcased on a brand-new streaming channel Film Florida, the chief professional development organization for Florida’s Screen Production Industry, is calling for applicant...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Film Florida Announces Statewide Student Film Competition, more at filmflorida.org/news/film-fl...
Students will have from March 6th to 16th to create their five-minute short films. The 10-day competition will be an action-packed whirlwind of writing, shooting, and editing with a Florida twist.
Students will have from March 6th to 16th to create their five-minute short films. The 10-day competition will be an action-packed whirlwind of writing, shooting, and editing with a Florida twist.
Congratulations to Fort Lauderdale (#2) and St. Petersburg (#9), included in the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker: Smaller Cities and Towns by MovieMaker Magazine.
Read at www.moviemaker.com/best-places-...
Read at www.moviemaker.com/best-places-...
The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026
The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026 includes big cities, small towns, and some exciting new additions.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations to Fort Lauderdale (#2) and St. Petersburg (#9), included in the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker: Smaller Cities and Towns by MovieMaker Magazine.
Read at www.moviemaker.com/best-places-...
Read at www.moviemaker.com/best-places-...
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/sJPi8lc:
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/sJPi8lc:
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, thought leader, best-selling author and filmmaker Mark Pentecost talks about Executive Producing “Florida Wild,” a western filmed on the Pentecost Ranch in Florida.
Did you know: In 111 episodes over 7 seasons of “Burn Notice” 4,000+ minutes showcased South Florida for a world-wide audience to see. #FilmFlorida
January 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Did you know: In 111 episodes over 7 seasons of “Burn Notice” 4,000+ minutes showcased South Florida for a world-wide audience to see. #FilmFlorida
Great Locations in Florida: Okaloosa County
Northwest Florida- Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
Northwest Florida- Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
January 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Great Locations in Florida: Okaloosa County
Northwest Florida- Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
Northwest Florida- Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
New Year’s Message from Film Florida President Sandy Lighterman, Cannes 2026, Film Florida Friday, Productions Updates from Around the State and more in the January 2026 Film Florida Newsletter.
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Read at myemail.constantcontact.com/Film-Florida...
Film Florida January 2026 News
Email from Film Florida News and updates you don't want to miss. Newsletter December 2026 Join Film Florida, get a FREE Baseball Cap New Year's Message from Film Florida President Sandy Lighterman Cli
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January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
New Year’s Message from Film Florida President Sandy Lighterman, Cannes 2026, Film Florida Friday, Productions Updates from Around the State and more in the January 2026 Film Florida Newsletter.
Read at myemail.constantcontact.com/Film-Florida...
Read at myemail.constantcontact.com/Film-Florida...
Thanks to new and renewing Film Florida members Steve Martin from Green Slate Studios, Cassandra Belony, Morgan Doyle and Daphnie Rickel. We appreciate your support.
January 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Thanks to new and renewing Film Florida members Steve Martin from Green Slate Studios, Cassandra Belony, Morgan Doyle and Daphnie Rickel. We appreciate your support.
The South Florida Film Forum is back! 🎬🍿
Save the date - March 28 & 29th, 2026!! 🗓️✨
More event details to come!
Save the date - March 28 & 29th, 2026!! 🗓️✨
More event details to come!
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The South Florida Film Forum is back! 🎬🍿
Save the date - March 28 & 29th, 2026!! 🗓️✨
More event details to come!
Save the date - March 28 & 29th, 2026!! 🗓️✨
More event details to come!
🔔 CREW CALL 🔔
The 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 team is looking for experienced, dependable crew who can work as 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀.
Prep 1: Feb - March
Production 1: April - May
Prep 2: July - Aug
Production 2: Sept - Nov
For consideration, email your resume and relevant credits to: [email protected].
The 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 team is looking for experienced, dependable crew who can work as 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀.
Prep 1: Feb - March
Production 1: April - May
Prep 2: July - Aug
Production 2: Sept - Nov
For consideration, email your resume and relevant credits to: [email protected].
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🔔 CREW CALL 🔔
The 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 team is looking for experienced, dependable crew who can work as 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀.
Prep 1: Feb - March
Production 1: April - May
Prep 2: July - Aug
Production 2: Sept - Nov
For consideration, email your resume and relevant credits to: [email protected].
The 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 team is looking for experienced, dependable crew who can work as 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀.
Prep 1: Feb - March
Production 1: April - May
Prep 2: July - Aug
Production 2: Sept - Nov
For consideration, email your resume and relevant credits to: [email protected].
Please watch a message from Film Florida President Sandy Lighterman as we start 2026.
January 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Please watch a message from Film Florida President Sandy Lighterman as we start 2026.
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT:
Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT:
Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
Featured Member Profile: Thanks to the St. Pete Clearwater Film Commission for their continued support of Film Florida.
Learn more about them at buff.ly/hoMBTbr
Learn more about them at buff.ly/hoMBTbr
January 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Featured Member Profile: Thanks to the St. Pete Clearwater Film Commission for their continued support of Film Florida.
Learn more about them at buff.ly/hoMBTbr
Learn more about them at buff.ly/hoMBTbr
ICYMI, new episode of the Film Florida Podcast, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT: Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
January 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM
ICYMI, new episode of the Film Florida Podcast, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT: Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
The next Film Florida Friday is Friday January 30 at 9:30am on Zoom featuring a Cannes 2026 Preview. Registration is free but required. buff.ly/T1xoUAt
January 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The next Film Florida Friday is Friday January 30 at 9:30am on Zoom featuring a Cannes 2026 Preview. Registration is free but required. buff.ly/T1xoUAt
Faces of the Industry
Andrew Bowen, Writer & Collaborator
Resident of St. Petersburg
Adapting screenplays to novels and children's books
#FilmFlorida
Andrew Bowen, Writer & Collaborator
Resident of St. Petersburg
Adapting screenplays to novels and children's books
#FilmFlorida
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Faces of the Industry
Andrew Bowen, Writer & Collaborator
Resident of St. Petersburg
Adapting screenplays to novels and children's books
#FilmFlorida
Andrew Bowen, Writer & Collaborator
Resident of St. Petersburg
Adapting screenplays to novels and children's books
#FilmFlorida
Film Florida returns to Cannes Marche du Film and the Cannes Film Festival, May 12-23 with multiple packages available for Film Florida members to participate in one of the oldest and most prestigious film events in the world.
More at filmflorida.org/news/cannes-...
More at filmflorida.org/news/cannes-...
Packages Available for Cannes, May 12-23, 2026 - Film Florida- Entertainment Production Association
Film Florida will, once again, be offering packages for Film Florida members to attend the Cannes Marche du Film and the Cannes Film Festival, May 12 – 23, 2026. Through our partnership with Film USA,...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Film Florida returns to Cannes Marche du Film and the Cannes Film Festival, May 12-23 with multiple packages available for Film Florida members to participate in one of the oldest and most prestigious film events in the world.
More at filmflorida.org/news/cannes-...
More at filmflorida.org/news/cannes-...
Thanks to new and renewing Film Florida members Unique Producers Service, Orlando Film Commission, Vero Beach Film Festival, Orange Technical College – Digital Cinema Program, Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South, Clint Howell and Joshua Yirkovsky.
January 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Thanks to new and renewing Film Florida members Unique Producers Service, Orlando Film Commission, Vero Beach Film Festival, Orange Technical College – Digital Cinema Program, Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South, Clint Howell and Joshua Yirkovsky.
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT: Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
January 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Film Florida Podcast new release, listen at buff.ly/K8DvDcT: Florida native Todd Wiseman, Jr. talks about taking on one of the larger Florida-based projects in recent years, adapting the novel “A Land Remembered” into a television series.
Did you know: An average national TV commercial will spend approximately $100,000 per day in the location they are filming.
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Did you know: An average national TV commercial will spend approximately $100,000 per day in the location they are filming.
Get your tickets for the Saint Augustine Film Festival, January 5-11. The Saint Augustine Film Festival takes place in the heart of St Augustine, the nation's oldest city). All venues are within a 5-minute walk in one of America's most beautiful cities.
Full schedule and tickets at buff.ly/lzY4sus
Full schedule and tickets at buff.ly/lzY4sus
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Get your tickets for the Saint Augustine Film Festival, January 5-11. The Saint Augustine Film Festival takes place in the heart of St Augustine, the nation's oldest city). All venues are within a 5-minute walk in one of America's most beautiful cities.
Full schedule and tickets at buff.ly/lzY4sus
Full schedule and tickets at buff.ly/lzY4sus
"This guy" is Film Florida Executive Board Members Tyler Martinolich...
Can moviemaking thrive in Tampa Bay? This guy is trying to make it happen.
Read at www.tampabay.com/life-culture...
Can moviemaking thrive in Tampa Bay? This guy is trying to make it happen.
Read at www.tampabay.com/life-culture...
Can moviemaking thrive in Tampa Bay? This guy is trying to make it happen
Florida may be hamstrung by affordability, but Hillsborough’s film fixer believes.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"This guy" is Film Florida Executive Board Members Tyler Martinolich...
Can moviemaking thrive in Tampa Bay? This guy is trying to make it happen.
Read at www.tampabay.com/life-culture...
Can moviemaking thrive in Tampa Bay? This guy is trying to make it happen.
Read at www.tampabay.com/life-culture...
Great Locations in Florida: Miami-Dade County
Southeast Florida- Hialeah, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami
Southeast Florida- Hialeah, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Great Locations in Florida: Miami-Dade County
Southeast Florida- Hialeah, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami
Southeast Florida- Hialeah, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami