Palm Beach County film permits are free and take about three business days. The Town of Palm Beach charges $1,500 plus $1,000 per day, needs Town Council approval and caps filming at seven days a month. For the Nov. 9 Council meeting, file by Oct. 9 to be safe.
Fort Lauderdale's studio chapter with Buffalo FilmWorks, the federal film incentive study and coalition, and a record of the Sept. 18 to Oct. 2 owner deadlines, plus what is still ahead: Hallandale Beach CRA FY2026-27 appointments and Delray Chamber's Oct. 16 AI session.
South Florida's studio market is evolving around content, brand production, virtual sets, and creator-led demand rather than only traditional film backlots.