Broward County, FL – MovieMaker Magazine has ranked Greater Fort Lauderdale as the second-best destination on its 2025 list of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker. This is Fort Lauderdale’s third consecutive year being recognized among the top Smaller Cities and Towns on MovieMaker’s high-profile list.
“We are honored to be recognized again by MovieMaker as one of the best places to live and work as a filmmaker,” said Sandy Lighterman, Broward County Film Commissioner. “Our continued success reflects the hard work we’ve put into making Broward County an economically attractive and filmmaker-friendly destination. With a wide range of incentive programs for productions of all sizes, we offer cost-effective production solutions, diverse locations, and a team of experienced professionals who provide a seamless filmmaking experience. Plus, the beautiful weather and welcoming film-friendly municipalities make Broward County the ideal place to bring any production to life.”
MovieMaker compiles its annual list based on surveys, production spending, tax incentives, additional research, and personal visits, whenever possible.
About Film Lauderdale / Broward County Film Commission
Film Lauderdale/Broward Film Commission attracts Film and TV productions to Broward County, creating economic growth, jobs, and new opportunities for small businesses. Additionally, the Film Commission nurtures local content creators and provides educational opportunities to those looking to enter the screen industry workforce. It is a full-service concierge Film Commission providing locations and logistics assistance, permitting for 27 municipalities, coordinating with State and Federal entities, and offering referral resources. It is part of the Office of Small Business and Economic Development. Visit FilmLauderdale.org or call 954-357-8788.
January 22, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Sandy Lighterman, Film Commissioner
Film Lauderdale – Broward County Film Commission
954-357-8788
slighterman@broward.org
