At your service

We are pleased to provide professional assistance to production companies who are interested in, or have chosen, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County for a project.

*** The Film Office has been transferred from Visit Lauderdale to Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development under the supervision of Broward County's new Film Commissioner, Sandy Lighterman.  If you need assistance, please call 954-357-8788 or email us at film@filmlauderdale.org ***

Services include:

  • Assistance in obtaining permits where needed. Film permits are required for all production projects filming in Broward County. There is no fee for Broward film permits. Depending upon the scope of the project, specific permits may be necessary, such as: tent, pyrotechnic, firearm, or environmental. A Certificate of Insurance which additionally insures the municipality in which you choose to film is also required
  • Assistance in finding production-friendly accommodations

  • Site tours and location suggestions

  • Production offices and sound stages. Greater Fort Lauderdale was voted Best Studio and Warehouse Space in South Florida.

  • Assistance in contacting local, state and federal agencies

  • Crew and production service referrals

  • Still photography and video

  • Local contacts and introductions