Miami-Beach-Presents-“Filmed-on-the-Beach”
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2019
Miami Beach Presents “Filmed on the Beach”
– Inviting Interested Parties to Roll the Reel on the City’s Film History –
Miami Beach, FL – From the infamous chainsaw scene from Scarface filmed on Ocean Drive to
the craze of Beatlemania hitting the USA in North Beach, the City of Miami Beach has been the
backdrop for some of the world’s favorite motion pictures and most iconic scenes.
Showcasing its decorated history of film and industry, the city recently launched a digital film tour
webpage featuring an in-depth look at the movies and shows shot on the urban island through
the years.
“We want our residents to better connect to our city’s history as well as inspire future filmmakers
to follow in some of the famous footsteps,” noted Director of Tourism & Culture Matt Kenny. “The
interactive tool will be monumental in doing so and reminding individuals why Miami Beach was,
and still remains, a cultural icon on the silver screen.”
Via the “Filmed on the Beach” portal, users can immerse themselves in local film history by
scrolling through key points of the city and becoming better acquainted with the location and its
significance in film. To begin your star-studded tour, click here.
To continue its history of large-scale and local film work, the city’s Film Production Grant Program
awards generous grants to at least nine feature films, music videos, television shows,
documentaries, short films and even web series who choose to shoot along the sand and sun.
ABC Studios hit TV series Grand Hotel marked the first recipient of the city’s film incentive
program. To apply, click here.
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