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FilmGate Miami Script Readings Return on November 11
FilmGate Miami's Why the Drama script reading is Nov. 11 downtown. Tickets are $10 and close Nov. 10; a script reading is a separate application.
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Film, TV, festivals, studios, and creators in South Florida: incentives, submission deadlines, and where the production work is going.
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Miami Vice 85 Crew Jobs: Miami-Dade 30% Local Hire Rule 2026
Miami-Dade crew and vendors: Miami Vice 85 must hire 30% local crew to earn a $1.02M grant the county is negotiating. Get listed with Film Miami now.
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Subtropic Film Festival 2026: Nov. 6 to 8 in West Palm Beach
Subtropic Film Festival returns to West Palm Beach Nov. 6 to 8, 2026, across the Norton Museum, Lake Worth Playhouse and Afflux Studios in Palm Springs. Passes start at $20, and the festival says prices will rise closer to opening night.
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Miami Short Film Festival 2026: Nov. 13 to 15 Owner Guide
The Miami Short Film Festival turns 25 with screenings Nov. 13 to 15 at O Cinema South Beach, Silverspot downtown and the Deering Estate, and its 2027 Earlybird deadline lands Nov. 15. Here is the calendar, ticket notes and who should go.
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Spotify Memberships 10% Fee: What Podcasters Pay Now
Spotify Podcast Subscriptions became Memberships on Oct. 20, 2026, with a 10% platform fee. What South Florida podcast owners should check on pricing.
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Free South Florida Film Directories for Crew and Vendors
South Florida film offices point crew and vendors toward free regional production directories. Compare county coverage, prepare a useful business listing and understand why a directory entry is only the beginning of a hiring conversation.
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SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract: A Miami Producer Guide
What the 2025 SAG-AFTRA commercials contract means for South Florida ad agencies, brands and producers who book union talent for on-camera and audio spots.
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South Florida’s Host Economy: Where the Work Really Is
Radio announcer jobs are projected to shrink while podcast audiences and live events grow, and no one publishes a freelance host rate card. Here is what federal wages, podcast data and South Florida calendars show, and how owners can book a host.
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Palm Beach Film Permits: Free County vs Town Council Rules
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.
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Miami Film Festival GEMS 2026 Recap: Industry Takeaways
Miami Film Festival GEMS 2026 ran Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. Industry badge closed Oct. 15; recap takeaways and the next MFF 44 submissions path.
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Florida Film Incentives: What Exists and Who to Call
Florida has no statewide film credit or rebate as of Oct. 2, 2026. A state sales tax exemption, Broward rebates, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach resources and a federal bill do exist. Here is who runs each, and who to call first.
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The Louies 2026: Miami Documentary Grants, Apply by Nov. 6
Miami Film Festival's documentary fund, The Louies, will award $100,000 to six Miami-based filmmakers. Applications run Sept. 28 to Nov. 6. Here are the tiers, the eligibility rules, the key dates and what the published materials leave out.