Film Orlando

08/23/2023

Check out this sizzle reel featuring the Florida Film Festival

The Florida Film Festival, produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida, is an annual international film festival.SUBSCRIBE: / visitorlando About Visi...

08/21/2023

Firelight Media, Black Public Media, Latino Public Broadcasting, and Pacific Islanders in Communications invite emerging BIPOC filmmakers living in the U.S. Territories and Hawai‘i – and their diasporic communities – to submit proposals for a new season of documentary short films, HOMEGROWN: A Part Of/Apart From. Eight selected filmmakers will receive $45k each to produce an 8-15 minute non-fiction short film. Learn more and apply by September 18: https://firelightmedia.submittable.com/submit/99b8f74d-259d-43b2-be8c-5e38b6af25b7/homegrown-a-part-of-a-part-from-rfp-2023

08/17/2023

08/11/2023

From the Heart Productions, the top-rated 501(c) non-profit, now has two film grants available this Fall. One for indie filmmakers and a new one specifically for student filmmakers.

Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall 2023

The Roy W. Dean Grant for indie filmmakers is now accepting applications for its Fall Grant. Awarded to a unique film that makes a contribution to society, the winner will receive $3,000 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2023.

Now completing its 31st year, the Roy W. Dean Grant has awarded over $2,500,000 in cash and donated film products and services to dozens of filmmakers enabling them to finish work on their projects. Documentaries, short films, narrative features, or web series are all eligible to be considered for this grant. Students are welcome to apply.

In addition to the cash prize, the grant recipient will receive $15,000 in theme music for their project from award winning composer David Raiklen, $6,000 in animation from Emmy winner Charlie Canfield, $500 in expendables, grip, or lighting from Filmtools, 20% discount on the design of your marketing sheet by professional Dan Chapman, and much more from many heartfelt donors.
Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers
New this year is the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant which is just for student filmmakers. Winner of the grant will receive $3,000. From the Heart will also be adding film production service donations to the grant. Grant seeks short fiction films from students that are unique and that make a contribution to society. Deadline for submitting projects to the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant is November 30th 2023
Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying
A very unique feature of every grant offered by From the Heart Productions is that each applicant is offered a 15-minute consultation on their project. Submitting filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

07/13/2023

Would you like to be a part of an in-person networking event hosted by Women in Film & Television? See the link below to sign up!

Wednesday 7/26/23

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Miller's Ale House

1251 Lee Rd

Winter Park, FL 32789

Free attendance to WIFT-FL Members,

$10 for non-members

07/13/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/13/business/actors-strike-sag?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Leaders of the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA, representing 160,000 television and movie actors, voted to strike on Thursday. Screenwriters have already been picketing for over 70 days.

07/05/2023

Valencia College’s Film Program is hiring a full time Lab Supervisor on East Campus.

About Valencia College Film Program &
Film Lab Supervisor position:
Valencia College’s film program offers an A.S. degree in Film Production Technology. In addition to teaching technical filmmaking skills, our curriculum is rooted in story and narrative structure. Partnerships with industry professionals on feature films, short films and television pilots is an integral part of our curriculum. We offer our extensive camera, grip, lighting packages, production vehicles and student crew members to projects that we feel will benefit our students, enrich their film education and begin their careers in the industry. We seek a candidate to work with Valencia’s film program that shares a love of cinema and an interest in technological advancements in filmmaking. This position will coordinate, manage and assist with instruction of film equipment for courses and labs at Valencia Colleges East Campus. The last day to apply is July 10th, 2023.

Link to Job Posting to Apply:

Coordinates and manages the operations of a laboratory for a specified discipline in direct support of the instructional program. This position may provide instructional assistance to students and faculty.

06/26/2023

Unlock the secrets of LED Wall technology

Join the Orange County Library for a meetup at the Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation & Creativity where they'll delve into the world of LED Walls. ✨🔎 Discover the components that power these displays. 🏞️ They're taking it a step further and disassembling parts of a brand-new LED wall, giving you a look at its inner workings. Plus, they'll dive into the LED wall controller. 🛠️🎛️ It's a chance to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and broaden your understanding of this technology. RSVP today https://www.meetup.com/orlando-video-post-production/events/293576658/

Don't miss out on this illuminating event. 💡✨

06/22/2023

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The Global Peace Film Festival is story and community in action. As Martin Luther King, Jr posited, “Peace is not only the absence of con...

06/20/2023

Awarded to a film that is unique and that makes a contribution to society, the deadline for submission to the Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer 2023 is June 30th. The grant for independent filmmakers includes a $3,500 cash prize and thousands more in donated film production services and products to the winner complete their film.
From the Heart Productions, the 501(c)3 top-rated non-profit which has sponsored the grant since 1993, will also offer the Britt Penrod Award. $500 will be awarded to an applicant with a film that makes an exceptional contribution to society.
The Roy W. Dean Grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budgeted at $500k or less. Projects can be at any stage of production. Students are welcome to apply.
The donated services the grant winner receives includes $500 in grip, lighting, or expendables from Filmtools, a $1,295.00 Scholarship to Writers Boot Camp, $600.00 for your Free Closed Captioning by Cineprosmedia , discounted sound mix from Jeff Alan at Alan Audio Works, and more from many heartfelt donors.
Filmmakers can apply at http://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/.
Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying
Since its inception, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant has offered something for applicants that is itself unique for a grant. Every filmmaker that applies for the grant has the opportunity to receive a 15-minute consultation on their submission. Filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

06/20/2023

Produce a 3-5 minute MYgration film for a chance to win $1,000 cash grand prize. Apply by August 1. See link for more information

Capturing the stories of Central Floridians from around the world in short three- to five-minute documentary films.Share your story or be one of the filmmakers in the 2023 MYgration Films program. Filmmaker Application Film Subject Application HOW: Fill out the application. Selected participants wil...

01/29/2023

A little movie history:

On January 26, 1989, the Orlando Sentinel reported that shooting would begin the following week on the Ron Howard-directed film "Parenthood." The movie, released later the same year, included scenes filmed at Tinker Field, Delaney Park, and the Publix on Edgewater Drive, among other Orlando-area locations. The ensemble cast included many stars, including Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Keanu Reeves, Dianne Wiest, and Joaquin Phoenix. Photo by Joe Burbank, courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel Archives.

01/23/2023

The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is accepting submissions for its Spring 2023 Grant. Since 1992, the Roy W. Dean Film Grants have awarded funding to independent filmmakers with unique films that make a contribution to society. From the Heart Productions, the 501(c)3 non-profit sponsoring the grant, is proud to having helped these filmmakers complete these amazing films and bring them to the public.
The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series. In addition to being unique and making a contribution to society, projects should be budgeted at $500,000 or less. Students are welcome to apply.
Winner of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Spring will receive $3,500 in cash and thousands more in donated film products and services including 40% deduction on color, editing, and sound & all production services from ProMedia NYC, $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools, 30% discount in equipment rental from AbelCine Tech, Inc. NYC, $1,600 value / sound mix session from Silver Sound, and more from many heartfelt donors.
Filmmakers can apply at http://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/. Deadline for submission to the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Spring is March 31st, 2023.
Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying
Since its inception, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant has offered something for applicants that is itself unique for a grant. Every filmmaker that applies for the grant has the opportunity to receive a 15-minute consultation on their submission. Filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

01/19/2023

Orlando is one of the best places to live and work as a Movie Maker! MovieMaker Magazine recognized the Orlando region as a leading destination for film, television, commercial, and web production as part of its annual list of the best destinations to live and work in the film industry 🎥 🎬 🍿
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XJykAE

12/02/2022

Get your Jingle Mingle Tix Today! Visit the WIFT website at https://womeninfilmfl.org/event-3588812 to attend the largest networking event of the year! Thank you to our sponsors ProductionHUB.com, Film Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Production Group, Florida Office of Film & Entertainment, The Alfond Inn, Hit Show Productions, First Unit Production Services Inc., and David Cole, CPA. See you there!

11/30/2022

Our office was just notified about a potential sophisticated scammer targeting PAs and other crew in our production directory in several cities in the state. Information and evidence regarding this potential scam is below for your reference.

Scammer info:

KANTANA GROUP CO. LTD
Production Coordinator: David Chan
Mobile: (775) 446-4777
Office: +66(0)800999000
Email: [email protected] I [email protected]
web: www.kantana.com
Address: 333/3 Ratchadanivej Soi 19, Pracha-U-Thit Rd.
Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320 Thailand
(682 )738-5436 (the number they actually called from)

Request:
They are asking the individuals to provide personal information and then pay for equipment in advance of the production coming to Florida (to a vendor of Kantana’s choosing) with a promise of a check to cover it in the near future. This is NOT a normal practice!

Evidence of the scam:

A Google search yielded evidence of the scam in several places:

1. The Philadelphia Film Office posted about them in 2021: https://twitter.com/gpfo/status/1384934659398807557
2. A Facebook group alerting to crew scams also mentioned them in 2020:

How to report scams/fraud:
Please report scams to the Federal Trade Commission here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ #/

Protect your community by reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices

10/15/2022

Time is almost out to apply!

Indie filmmakers have only until October 31st to submit applications for the 2022 Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Fall. Closing out the 31st year of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant cycle, the grant is awarded to a unique film that makes a contribution to society. Recipient will receive $3,000 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project.

Grant is open to feature and short documentaries, short fiction films, narrative features, and web series. The 501(c)3 non-profit that sponsors the grant, From the Heart Productions, has awarded over $2,500,000 in cash and services to dozens of filmmakers since the inception of the grant in 1992. Many have gone on to create award winning films.

Included in the long list of donated services awarded to the grant winner is $15,000 in theme music for their project from award winning composer David Raiklen, $6,000 in animation from Emmy winner Charlie Canfield, $500 in expendables, grip, or lighting from Filmtools, a one week DSLR camera package rental from Birns & Sawyer, and much more from many heartfelt donors.
Britt Penrod Award

$500 will be awarded to grant applicant with a film that is unique but also makes an exceptional contribution to society. The grant is made possible by a generous donation by its namesake, Britt Penrod, who has been a great supporter of independent films. Winner of this award does not need to be the Roy W. Dean Grant recipient.

Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying

A unique feature of every Roy W. Dean Film Grant, each applicant is offered a 15-minute consultation on their project. Submitting filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.

More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/

For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

10/07/2022

The Orlando Film Commission will be on a panel presented by Organization of Independent Filmmakers

Join us on October 16th at 11 AM at the Enzian Theater in Orlando!

10/07/2022

The UCF Fall Showcase is a curated film screening of student work from the 2021-2022 school year, highlighting the creativity and skills of UCF student filmmakers. This screening showcases the diversity of their programs and the talent of their students.

We hope you will join us to show your support for local filmmaking and enjoy an entertaining night at the movies!

UCF Film Fall Showcase
Friday, October 14th, at 7pm
UCF Main Campus
Nicholson School of Communications and Media Bldg., Auditorium 101

Parking is available by parking meter or free in Parking Garage F.

UCF FILM

10/03/2022

The Orlando Film Commission will be operating normal business hours today. Thank you all for your patience as we navigated

There is still some damage clean up in the area of Central Florida, so if you or your production will be impacted by this, please be in communication with us and we will be sure to assist you in anything you need.

09/08/2022

Don't miss the Melrose Center Film Festival on September 9th!

09/08/2022

04/07/2022

Ten days of film and first-class events kicks off tomorrow night! The 31st Florida Film Festival will feature over 160 films at both the Enzian Theater and the Regal Winter Park Village, showcasing the best of current, independent, and international cinema.

The festival runs April 8-17th, don't miss out on the opportunity to celebrate three decades of film festing.

To learn more about the festival and see a full list of the films, please visit: https://www.floridafilmfestival.com

Through 10 days of 160+ films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside Enzian Theater.

02/11/2022

Another incredible addition to the Orlando production + tech community - check out https://motioncaptureorlando.com/

Our goal was to create a volume that is perfect for nuanced performance. With 28 optical cameras in an 18' x 32' volume we have amazing fidelity for tracking multiple actors with detailed hand gestures. We raised the roof (actually our ceiling) to maximize wall to wall coverage in this cozy creative...

02/09/2022

Welcome to Orlando, The Airlot! This amazing virtual production stage is officially live at Universal Studios Florida Production Group.

08/25/2021

Catch up on the latest and learn from perhaps the most important team on set - locations!

08/10/2021

Mark your calendars - Film Florida's next is August 20 at 9:30 a.m. This conversation will revolve around location managers and scouting, and will feature three of the state's best scouts/managers. Be sure to register for this interactive discussion to learn more from these industry leaders. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdu6orzguHNCu-MaFvsGU98mmq3RBu3MI

Featuring Special Guests: Leah Sokolowsky, Maria K. Chavez, and Stacey McGillis-Evans, three of Florida's best film and television Location Managers/Scouts. In film and television production a location scout is responsible for finding places to film. A location scout searches for venues (interior an...

06/22/2021

Tonight! David Makes Man. Season 2. OWN. 9p.

We can't wait to see more incredible work from our local cast and crew. Through this series, Tarell Alvin Mccraney and team have shed important light on topics including Black boyhood, sexuality, toxic masculinity and mental health. Check out this article featuring actor , his role as older David this season, and how playing David and working on the show has helped him grow even off set.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/kwame-patterson-s-latest-role-pivots-bad-guys-gangsters-therapy-n1271699

‘David Makes Man’ actor Kwame Patterson is normalizing vulnerability in Black men on television-and in real life.

06/17/2021

We are excited to have been a part of this podcast, talking with our friends at the City of Sanford, FL Government all about all things film. Sanford is a beautiful, unique filming location and the city is extremely film friendly. Check out this podcast and contact us if you're interested in filming there!

New Podcast Episode - Sanford Is Film Friendly
https://www.spreaker.com/user/sanfordsays/filming-in-sanford
On this episode we discuss filming in Sanford, a sought after destination for film, television, and commercial productions. Lindsey Sandrin, Director, Orlando Film Commission offers insight on the film permitting process and shares the film industry's economic impact to the city and our region. Alan Levi, Location Scout and Manager, with decades of experience in the industry, shares his perspective on Sanford too. https://orlando.org/l/film-orlando/
Search for and Download Sanford Says wherever you listen to your podcasts: itunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart radio, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Google Play Music, Google Podcasts

06/15/2021

Catch up on the Best of the Film Florida Podcast, Season 3: Wayne Morris, Producer and Production Manager. First aired October 2020.
Apple: http://bit.ly/FFAWayne
Google: http://bit.ly/FFGWayne
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/FFSWayne
iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/FFIWayne

05/17/2021

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Amazon is weeks into negotiations on a deal to acquire MGM for about $9 billion, industry sources tell Variety. Chatter that Amazon (and other tech giants) have been sniffing around MGM has circula…

05/11/2021

We've never wanted to apply to be on a gameshow before. But this really excites our 90s teenage hearts. https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/legends-hidden-temple-cw-nickelodeon-reboot-1234970639/?fbclid=IwAR1K4LlxkFcN40rCn5a1V0uZyoj8BijICtJbcPLNe4wUGJaDaOofhus8E7g

“Legends of the Hidden Temple” is headed back to the small screen, but not in its original kid-friendly format. The Nickelodeon competition adventure series from the 1990s is all grown …

05/11/2021

SCAM ALERT: We were recently made aware of a scam involving a production company requesting PAs to obtain money orders and send them to another location. Be aware that this is not a normal production request.

Don't hesitate to reach out to your local film commission with any questions about situations like this. Just like in this case, if we don't know the answer, we have friends who can help advise and potentially save you a lot of headache down the road.

05/05/2021

Great article from our friends at ProductionHUB.com about renting your home to productions.

You'd be surprised by the fact of just how many movies rented real homes or businesses to use them as filming locations. It became standard practice in the last couple…

04/19/2021

We enjoyed being part of this panel with the Because of Charley team at the Florida Film Festival last week! The team shared some detailed insight as to how the production handled filming during COVID-19 as well as thoughts on how the pandemic will change the industry moving forward. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/movies/os-prem-et-florida-film-festival-forum-coronavirus-filming-20210416-5netam7imnbuvfy4kdwkcgz754-story.html

Here are six takeaways from a recent Florida Film Festival forum about filming amid the coronavirus pandemic.

04/19/2021

The production community has been incredibly responsible and innovative since the start of the pandemic. We hope you will join us and Orange County, Florida Government in continuing to protect ourselves, each other and the community. Visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot to learn more.

Each person plays a vital role in protecting themselves and others against the spread of COVID-19. Join us and Orange County, Florida Government in protecting our community and building up immunity by helping to debunk vaccine myths. Visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot to learn how.

04/15/2021

We look forward to being part of this conversation later today! Florida Film Festival https://www.floridafilmfestival.com/forums/live-festival-forum-filming-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

Our opening night film Because of Charley was the first Screen Actors Guild (SAG) compliant feature film completed in Florida under the new COVID-19 set requirements. Join Director Jon Binkowski and Executive Producer Lisa Enos Smith along with representatives from the Orlando Film Commission to dis...

04/12/2021

So happy to see this data about the Entertainment Industry. Still have a long way to go but this is encouraging news. https://variety.com/vip-video/entertainment-industry-leads-u-s-jobs-recovery/

It’s been more than a year since the pandemic tore through the U.S. and sent the economy into a recession. But recent data indicates the labor market recovery is well underway and it could be…

04/12/2021

Want to win a virtual 10 pack of tickets to the Florida Film Festival? We're working with our friends at Women in Film & Television Florida for the giveaway. Head over to their post to enter! (must be a current member to win)

04/05/2021

The Florida Film Festival kicks off this Friday! We are proud to be returning as sponsors. Did you know that, including this year's opening night film Opening Night Film: Because of Charley, there are 14 films in this year's festival with connections to the Orlando region? Be sure to check them out and purchase tickets if you haven't already! https://news.orlando.org/blog/14-films-at-the-2021-florida-film-festival-with-orlando-connections/

In addition to the world premiere of Because of Charley, one of the first feature-length projects filmed in the Orlando region after the pandemic began, 13 other films in the festival have ties to the Orlando region.