Film Lauderdale - Scene in Paradise!

We are thrilled that you have chosen Broward County to shoot your production project.

Film Lauderdale is a full-service concierge Film Commission. We “hold your hand” and are a “back-office” for productions. We provide locations and logistics assistance, coordinate with State and Federal entities, offer referral resources, and nurture local content creators.

Our office is committed to assisting you with all of your location and permitting needs. There are no film permit fees for production projects shooting in Broward County, with the exception of cost recovery for special services provided by the County or Municipalities for things like police details, road closures, facility rentals, etc.

For a step-by-step guide to using the Apply4 FilmApp system, see links below for:

Screen Industry General Guide
Family Portrait Photographers Guide

Our Film Commission issues film permits for all Broward County properties (including parks, buildings, venues, roadways, bridges, parking facilities, etc) and on behalf of most of the 31 municipalities within the County. Each municipality has their own requirements.

Depending on the scope of the project, separate permits and additional documents may be required. Most municipalities require permits for filming on private property in addition to public property, so it is best to check with the Film Commission when you are uncertain whether a permit would be required for your project. With a few exceptions, most County property and municipalities require at least three business days to process a standard permit request. Requests that involve more in-depth coordination and services (i.e. stunts, road closures, pyrotechnics, etc.) should allow at least two weeks of processing time. NOTE: County and municipal offices are closed on weekends and holidays (some municipalities are also closed Fridays).

Click here to see certificate holder language for each municipality in Broward County

The permit must be submitted by an authorized representative of your company. You will be asked to include details about your project with the application submission, including (but not limited to) a location breakdown, times, dates, rain dates, special arrangements or needs for parking, city/county services, size of cast and crew, number and types of vehicles, and approximate budget. Depending on the size of the project, a script or story board may also be required to help officials in determining what special services may be needed.

 

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