Educators and students, join Film Florida for the Film Florida TV Student Film Competition Informational Session, Thursday November 5, 2026 at 3:30pm ET on Zoom to learn more about the 2027 statewide competition. Register at buff.ly/tfLK8ue The competition is open to all students throughout Florida, with no Film Florida membership required for students or their educational institutions. Students participating in the 2026 Film Florida TV Student Film Competition were challenged to create a Florida-themed short film in just 10 days. Eligible submissions were the first films featured on Film Florida’s new streaming platform, Film Florida TV, with category winners also receiving cash prizes.

Our friends at WEG are hosting a new, intimate event series to provide the film and arts community with more personalized discussions and collaboration. Register at buff.ly/4I4E7wz The first in the series is Roundtable with WEG: Actors, presented by Cafe La Llave. Saturday 11/14, 11am-2pm, at Bill Cosford Cinema, UM, $20 / UM Students free with valid ID. Space is limited, don’t wait to register. Roundtable with WEG: Actors is presented by Cafe La Llave and hosted by UM School of Communications and UM Cinematic Arts.

Featured Member Profile: Thanks to Chapman / Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc. for their continued support of Film Florida. Learn more about them at buff.ly/NWRoe1g

Film Florida’s next Quarterly Meeting is Thursday December 3 & Friday December 4, 2026 in Orlando, FL. More info at buff.ly/CslPITC Events will include meetings for the Film Florida Committees and Councils, the Board of Directors and Women in Film & Television Florida’s Jingle Mingle.

Great Locations in Florida: Charlotte County Southwest Florida- Charlotte Harbor, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda @CharlotteCoFL @RealPureFlorida

The next Film Florida Friday is Friday November 13 at 9:30am on Zoom featuring a discussion with Industry Support Companies. Film Florida Friday is FREE but you must register. buff.ly/RmghpVG Join us for an engaging discussion as our panelists share what their companies do, why they are engaged with the production industry, services they provide the production industry and more.

Check out the latest news from our friends at First Call Coach Read at buff.ly/PaPsBrP

Film Florida President Matt Wohl talking Film Florida TV in Fort Lauderdale at New You Studio. #filmflorida

A lot of great Film Florida members involved with this event 👇

WATCH: Film Florida Friday (10/16/2026): Preparing for your first PA role. WATCH at buff.ly/WPYONQt

We're excited to be working with the team at Olsberg SPI. SPI to Undertake Economic Impact Study of Florida's Film and Television Production Sector Read more at buff.ly/46FQnNq

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival, 11/4-8 in Fort Lauderdale. More info at buff.ly/PjcSFZM The festival closes on 11/8 by turning the spotlight toward home with films made in and about Florida. From compelling documentaries and thought-provoking stories to plenty of laughs, this diverse lineup celebrates the creativity and filmmaking talent found throughout the Sunshine State.

Thanks to new and renewing members Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission, Lori Wyman Casting, First Call Coach, Lightship Studios, Florida's Sports Coast, After School Film Institute, Light Inside Cinema, Steamroller Studios and All the Line Studio & Incubator. We appreciate your support.

Make your plans for the Tampa Animation Festival, November 5-8. More info at buff.ly/Oqpc9W3 120 films in 12 programs, all screenings are FREE at the Charlene Gordon Theatre, Ferman Center for the Arts · University of Tampa. The festival spotlights animated shorts, features, and cutting-edge techniques and includes screenings, panels, and industry networking.

(Film Florida member) Ella Grace Helton Talks “Brothers,” Matthew McConaughey and Her Acting Journey Read at buff.ly/vst7Pck