Lost film and entertainment incentives costing jobs
After four consecutive years during which the Florida Legislature failed to add new funding to film and entertainment incentives, some behind-the-cameras workers have relocated to states that offer robust programs,…
Miami-Dade looking at providing own filming incentives
After four consecutive years during which the Florida Legislature failed to add funding to the state’s film and entertainment incentive program and with the tax rebate plan ending in July,…
County pulls plug on Miami Ocean Studios
County commissioners last week rescinded a $10 million allocation awarded to Miami Ocean Studios Enterprises, thereby making the money available for re-allocation to eligible projects in line for economic development…
EUE/Screen Gems Miami up and running
While the future of the state’s film incentive program is in question, the outlook for EUE/Screen Gems Miami is sunny, said Pieter Bockweg, executive director of the Omni/Midtown Community Redevelopment…
County flyspecks lease for big film studio
“There’s no news, which is probably good news,” on negotiations for a mammoth studio complex comprising 11 sound stages and 4 million cubic feet of water in 10 giant tanks,…
Filming in Miami: October 1, 2015
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film,…
EUE/Screen Gems to open Miami studios
The Florida Film & Television Center, a studio facility that has been in the planning stages since 2011, is set to open next month, said Chris Cooney, chief operating officer…
Filmmakers told: Go Hispanic
If you want success in the film and entertainment world, go Hispanic, says Paul Brett, a principal of Prescience Media and executive producer of “The King’s Speech,” Chef” and other…
Miami Beach’s film images keep sparkling
Miami Beach has served as a backdrop for films, television shows, modeling shoots, videos and other forms of entertainment for almost its entire history, and that trend shows no signs…
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