Florida Film Archive

Quick Summary: Lee County film permits are free for shoots on county-owned public property. Permits are required for crews of 5 or more people using non-handheld equipment. Insurance minimums start at $1,000,000 general liability. Shoots within incorporated cities like Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and ...Read More

By David Wells, President, Moving Picture Rental — Updated April 2026 Quick Summary: Orange County film incentives are now live. The program offers a 20% cash rebate capped at $1,000,000 for TV and film productions with a minimum $400,000 local spend, and a 10% ...Read More

By David Wells, President, Moving Picture Rental — Updated April 7, 2026 Key Takeaways No statewide film tax credit. Florida’s state program expired in 2016 and has not been renewed. 7 counties operate local Florida film incentives programs with rebates from 10% to 30%. ...Read More

Quick Summary: Broward County film incentives are Florida’s most competitive local program in Florida — seven distinct programs with rebates ranging from 15% to 30%. The 2025 Scripted Series Program offers a 25% rebate capped at $5,000,000, the highest single-program cap in the state. ...Read More

Quick Summary: The Aputure Light Storm 1200D Pro has redefined Florida production by providing 1.8K HMI-level output (83,100+ lux at 3m) with LED efficiency. It eliminates the need for 60A tow-plant generators, running instead on standard 15A household circuits. Pro Tip: Avoid the “Logistics ...Read More

The Hidden Cost of Self-Shipping: Why Local Equipment Fulfillment Saves Your Budget Quick Summary: When analyzing shipping film gear costs, many producers overlook ‘iceberg’ expenses like baggage fees. ($50–$200/case), hotel receiving fees ($125, or more, per pallet), and the 24-hour “Panic” replacement window. Pro ...Read More

Screenshot Stop the Vendor Shuffle: Get Full-Service Film Gear & Crew in Florida You’ve landed the job: a high-budget commercial or series shoot in South Florida. Now comes the challenge: mitigating risk and avoiding unnecessary costs. In the production world, there is a silent ...Read More