LTC 400-2019 Production Industry Council Motion MIAMIBEACH
400-2019
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC #
LETTER TO COMMISS N
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
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DATE: 7/15/2019
SUBJECT: Production Industry Council Motion
The purpose of this Letter to the Commission ("LTC") is to inform the Commission of a motion
passed by the Miami Beach Production Industry Council ("PIC") during their Thursday, July 11,
2019 meeting.
Members Present:
Mr. Daniel Davidson, Chairman
Ms. Christina LaBuzetta, Vice Chairwoman
Ms. Belkys Nerey
Mr. Abdul Muhammed
Ms. Joanna Rose-Kravitz
Members Absent:
Mr. Bruce Orosz
Mr. Aleksandar Stojanovich
MOTION: To accept the Tourism and Culture Department's "Film, Television and Photography:
Strategic Plan" (attached), in concept, and unanimously support providing funding for resources
necessary to realize the plan; and further, overwhelmingly approve the Administration's goal to
educate and inform the film and production industry, stakeholders, and Miami Beach residents
regarding the economic impact of film, the importance of building the Miami Beach brand to the
film industry, and promoting the film grant incentives program.
Motion entertained by: Chairman Daniel Davidson
Motion moved by: Vice Chairwoman Christina LaBuzetta
Seconded by: Belkys Nerey
Motion Adopted: 5-0
Absent for vote: Mr. Bruce Orosz and Mr. Aleksandar Stojanovich.
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CC: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff to City Manager
Matt Kenny, Director, Tourism and Culture
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STRATEGIC PLAN
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PURPOSE
• The purpose of this Strategic Plan, is to inform
the Production Industry Council on the desired
strategy to be undertaken by the Tourism and fik , .
Culture department to educate the industry, the
residents and stakeholders in the Film, Television, k
and Photography industry in Miami Beach, as it
relates to economic impact, brand awareness, , _ �,,,,
grant incentives, and the updated, streamlined
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• The intended outcome is to bringa cohesivenesst�
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to the industry, and to educate our residents and
stakeholders on the significance of this industry
to Miami Beach.
MIAMI BEACH •
PHASE #i.A
• PROBLEM: The industry is unaware of
the new Film grant incentive programs
and the new streamlined permit
process.
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• The Tourism and Culture department
has lost touch with the industry and
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PHASE #ZA
• SOLUTION: The Tourism and Culture
department will produce a sizzle reel
with Location Managers, Directors and
Producers as the target audience,
showcasing all that Miami Beach has to •.-
offer in terms of locations, which can be : .
hosted on multiple digital platforms and � k
widely shared. al L n ,
• Estimated cost: $5,000*
*The existing film grant allowances,are one potential funding source for this sizzle reel.
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PHASE #1B
• PROBLEM: Miami Beach has not
properly promoted itself as a world
leader in Film, Television, and
Photography, nor has it represented that
well to its residents and key stake
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• We have sat on our laurels, and have not - {,
continued to celebrate and promote our
successes (past and present).
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PHASE #1B
• SOLUTION: The Tourism and Culture
department will create a sizzle reel with
residents and the greater population as the
target audience to showcase all that Miami
Beach has done in the past, and how Film,
Television and Photography are ingrained in =
who we are.
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• The Tourism and Culture department is also _ � •
building a new page on our website to list well 4
known Film and Televisions that have been _ ..
shot in Miami Beach.
• Estimated cost: $5,000*
`The existing film grant allowances,are one potential funding source for this sizzle reel. M I AMI BEACH1111
PHASE #1C
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• PROBLEM: The industry, our residents
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and our key stakeholders are not aware
of our message, our history, and how �,���`
important this industryis to the quality1 ` �...
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impact of Miami Beach. _. `
MIAMI BEACH •
PHASE #iC
• SOLUTION: Phase #1A and #1B would be
accompanied by a full campaign
including, but not limited to:
• Press Release
• Media Interviews
• Digital Advertisements
• Targeted Social Media Campaign
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• Instagram, Facebook, Instagra .�.R - ,__ . sm
• Feature article in upcoming MB Magazine !PI
• 59% of our residents get their news via this source, as Ipp, 4
per a recent resident survey. -- -
• Estimated Cost: $3,500
MIAMI BEACH
PHASE #2
• PROBLEM: The industry has become t r }
fragmented — many are leaving Miami rs
Beach for other locations, and thinking
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that Miami Beach doesn't care about , •4r4.
Film, Television and Photography. Many
are also unaware of what the Tourism
and Culture department has done / is
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PHASE #2
• SOLUTION: The Tourism and Culture = ..
department will host an Industry Mixer for =° ; '•�';:.
the Film, Television and Photography �•
industry to create the opportunity to :•
educate the industry on all of the , «
initiatives we are working on, the
opportunities ahead, successes of the
past, while also allowing them the
opportunity to network, and offer
feedback on the best way to move
forward while promoting a strong industry •
friendly posture. ,,ms, •Pr
• Estimated Cost: $7,500*
*cost could be$0 if held in a Town Hall style setting,but we believe we need to offer more to get real
engagement from the industry. M I AM I B EAC H
PHASE #3
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PROBLEM: Our community stakeholders
and residents, see Film, Television and
Photography as problematic to their •
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quality of life.
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PHASE #3
• SOLUTION: The Tourism and Culture
department will host a Community TI
Outreach seminar to promote a
collaborative environment between the
industry and residents / stakeholders. At 40. :101,
this seminar, we will promote the
following:
• Education on the permitting process as it relates to
parking, police, regulations and contact info. COP "'
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Economic Impact of Film, Television and Print for the City 6'"
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• Why we need their support 2111k
• Q&A Session with TCD and Industry Leaders
• Estimated Cost: $0.00
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• PROBLEM: We have lost the allure and
sexiness of the industry in our City
(international film festivals, movie
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PHASE #4
SOLUTION: THE DIVE INN FILM FESTIVAL
The Tourism and Culture department will
seek out grant opportunities to create the 11ji`�
first 'Dive Inn Film Festival', which will involve j
film screenings on the pool decks of some of :74... `. --�,.
our most world famous hotels. ., .• " - �''''
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This strategywill partner the Film Industry
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residents, tourists and the industry, the ;;i �= IIII i -
opportunity to become reacquainted with �� H a�-. '+ .`�i
Film and our Hotels, while driving business w,,`,. '� , • _ , ; -
and economic impact for both.
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Estimated Cost: $100,000.00* ii ,
`This cost is outside the PIC motion request for funds—this is something that TCD would like to r '}' R •1
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FUNDING SOURCES
The Tourism and Culture department
has identified the following financial
sources for this overall Strategic
outlook: �jj��.
• Film Incentive Grants
• Corporate Sponsorships 4t. ,, i
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- Gain approval from the Production Industry Council.
Gain approval from the Mayor and Commission.
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- Identify Funding Sources and Execute Strategic Plan as shown
- How do we continue to grow:
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- Investigate potential educational relationships/affiliations to grow the industry
community:
• Film Camps
• Film Internships
I) _ • Screenings of locally produced work
• WE NEED YOU! Take the message to the local,national and international industry!
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