BROWARD COUNTY, FL -
Film Lauderdale is launching a new menu featuring multiple
incentive programs for the screen industry, with options aimed to entice more production
projects to Broward County. New offerings include: the Multiple Project
Guarantee, Partial Project Program, and TV Commercial Attraction Program. These
new selections are in addition to the Film and TV Incentive launched in June
2022 and the Special Projects Incentive launched in April this year.
"The
new incentive menu will give a wide array of opportunities to attract more
screen production to Broward County," said Sandy Lighterman, Film Commissioner
of Film Lauderdale. "Broward County already has the largest fund for screen
production in the state and with these innovative approaches for attracting
projects, we are the best destination for production."
"The
growth of the film and television industry brings an abundance of economic
impact and job creation for small businesses and local residents. By
diversifying the incentive offerings in Broward County, we look forward to
attracting more high-wage, high-skill opportunities to our community," said
Director of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development,
Sandy-Michael McDonald.
"Our
mission is clear: to establish Broward County as the most film-friendly and
sought-after area for the global film and television industry to bring their
projects," said Broward County Commissioner / Former Florida Senator Steve
Geller.
Film
Lauderdale will begin accepting applications on November 1, 2023.
For
more information on Film Lauderdale's Screen Production Incentive Programs,
visit www.filmlauderdale.org.
About Film Lauderdale /
Broward County Film Commission
Film Lauderdale is a full-service concierge Film Commission providing
locations and logistics assistance, permitting for 26 municipalities,
coordinating with state and federal entities and offering referral resources.
The Film Commission's mission is to attract film and television
productions to Broward County, creating economic growth, high wage jobs and new
opportunities for small businesses. About
the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
The
Office of Economic and Small Business Development is responsible for promoting
economic development and supporting Broward County's small businesses. Areas of
focus include: workforce development, business expansion and retention,
small business growth, business development and outreach, international trade
and export readiness, entrepreneurial development, and promoting Broward County
as a film destination. Services are delivered by the agency and through
partnerships with federal, state, local and private sector organizations. The
office promotes equal access to Broward County's procurement opportunities for
small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs and
helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of
opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward.
October 2, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Sandy Lighterman, Film Commissioner
Film Lauderdale - Broward County Film Commission
954-357-8788
slighterman@broward.org