BREAKING NEWS! In an unprecedented move to lead efforts in boosting the film and television industry in the region, Film Miami and The Bahamas Film Office join forces to attract global Hollywood!

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas will now offer stackable incentives to Miami-Dade’s film incentive. The joint venture will further the mission of making Miami-Dade a global destination for the film and television industry. Film Miami fosters an economic and cultural enterprise by advocating for policies and incentivizing productions to attract more film projects. As a full-service film commission and the largest market in Florida, the film office works with all 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade, cultivating, facilitating, and enhancing an environment that allows the film and television industry to play a meaningful role in the economy. Earlier this year Film Miami launched the successful High Impact Film Fund Program championed by Senator Rene Garcia making history as the only incentive of its kind in the nation under County government. The program has already attracted several large-scale projects.

“Today more than ever the film industry has shifted to a global market and co-productions have taken centerstage, collaborating with other countries is critical for film production,” stated Film Commissioner Marco Giron

The agreement with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas will support government jurisdictions in creating jobs, impacting small businesses, generating tourism, and benefiting respective economies. Miami-Dade and The Bahamas are both hubs for the international community, and the partnership will further position the region to attract projects.

A signing ceremony was held on December 2, 2024, with prominent leaders gathering with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava which included:

• U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson
• Senator Rene Garcia
• Minister for Grand Bahama the Honorable Ginger Moxey,
• Bahamas Acting Permanent Secretary, Ms. Lisa Adderley-Anderson,
• Bahamas Consul General, Mr. Curt Hollingsworth
• Bahamas Film Commissioner Clarence Rolle
• Miami-Dade Film Commissioner Marco Giron 
• CEO, Greater Miami Conventions & Visitors Bureau, David Whitaker
• Miami-Dade Film and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairwoman Vivian Casáls-Muñoz
• Prominent Filmmakers were also in attendance