City-of-Miami-Beach-Awards-ABC-Studios-Grand-Hotel-Film-Grant
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March 29, 2018
City of Miami Beach Awards ABC Studios Grand Hotel Film Grant
— Designating the Future TV Series the First Official Recipient of the City’s New Film
Incentive Program —
Miami Beach, FL – Earlier this month, the City of Miami Beach officially launched a $100,000
film production grant program as an extension of its recently approved virtuous cinema
guidelines. In an effort to enhance large-scale and local film work, the city selected ABC Studios
Grand Hotel as its first grant receipt awarding them $10,000 to shoot their pilot episode on
Miami Beach.
“The film industry has been vital in our city’s evolution from a vibrant tropical metropolis to a
world-class destination,” expressed Mayor Dan Gelber. “I’m excited to collaborate with the
talented producers and creative minds behind Grand Hotel as they lead in their industry and
shine a spotlight on Miami Beach.”
Produced by the acclaimed Hollywood actress, producer and great friend to Miami Beach, Eva
Longoria was critical to bringing this world-class production to the city. Filming at the iconic
Fontainebleau Hotel, as well as on the beach and even along Ocean Drive, the pilot tells the
story of a Latino-owned and operated Miami Beach hotel.
“I'm so happy to bring the ABC Studios pilot Grand Hotel to Miami Beach and to be the very first
recipient of the city's new film incentive," shared award-winning actress and Executive Producer
Eva Longoria.
The incentive program will select at least nine additional projects within this fiscal year, inviting
feature films, music videos, television shows, documentaries, short films and even web series to
choose Miami Beach as their next backdrop and shoot along the sand and sun.
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