HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiami Beach Seeks Filmmakers For their Miami Beach Made Campaign
City of Miami Beach,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 30, 2025
City of Miami Beach Seeks Filmmakers for their
‘Miami Beach Made’ Campaign
— Creatives are invited to apply for funding between $5,000 and $25,000
to create original works within the iconic city —
Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach is turning the spotlight on filmmakers by offering them the
opportunity to be a part of the city’s new film attraction campaign, ‘Miami Beach Made.’ Rather
than spending marketing funds to convince filmmakers on why they should come to Miami
Beach, the city is turning over a portion of their budget to creatives — encouraging them to tell
their stories using Miami Beach as their backdrop.
“We’re excited to invite aspiring filmmakers to showcase our vibrant and diverse community in
its entirety — recognizing that our more than 7 miles of beaches have traditionally received the
most attention from Hollywood,” said Miami Beach City Manager Eric T. Carpenter.
With no shortage of picturesque locations like Española Way, Lincoln Road, the Miami Beach
Botanical Garden, Normandy Fountain, Ocean Drive and South Pointe Park, the city offers an
array of visually captivating settings for cinematic storytelling.
In partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and its agency
of record VML, up to three filmmakers will be chosen for Miami Beach Made and receive
between $5,000 and $25,000 to create an original work that will be filmed entirely in Miami
Beach and used as part of the city’s campaign.
The city will promote the competition at the upcoming National Association of Television
Program Executives Summit on Feb. 5-7 as well as on social media and out-of-home
advertisements. Filmmakers are free to create any type of story they wish with the exception of
content that is explicitly violent, sexually suggestive or discriminatory in nature.
The competition is open to U.S. residents (18 and older) except employees of the City of Miami
Beach and the GMCVB as well as their family members. The judging decision will take place
on March 3 with a project completion date of April 30 for the chosen filmmakers. Entries must
be submitted electronically by February 17 with the following elements:
1. Project synopsis: A concise and compelling summary of the film's plot, themes and
characters (maximum 500 words).
2. Storyboard/visual treatment: A visual representation of key scenes, showcasing the
planned use of Miami Beach locations and the overall aesthetic of the film.
3. Locations: Where each scene will be shot.
4. Production schedule: A detailed timeline outlining all phases of production from
preproduction to postproduction demonstrating the feasibility of completing the project
within the specified time frame.
5. Budget: A comprehensive budget outlining all anticipated expenses, including
preproduction, production, postproduction and contingencies. This section must indicate
how the funds will be spent.
6. Team bios: Brief biographies of key creative personnel, including the director,
producer, writer and cinematographer highlighting experience and qualifications.
7. Letters of support (optional): Letters of support from industry professionals,
community organizations or other relevant parties.
To participate and for a complete list of requirements, visit www.MiamiBeachMade.com.
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