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Film Production
Angry Elf Entertainment manages the full production lifecycle — concept through camera wrap — with a crew and infrastructure rooted in Florida's thriving film ecosystem. Whether you're shooting an independent feature, a short film, a commercial, or a branded series, we deliver cinematic results on any budget.
Development & Pre-Production
Every great film begins before the camera rolls. Our development team works closely with writers and producers to shape a project's creative and commercial potential. We offer script coverage, story consulting, budgeting, and scheduling — so your production launches with a solid foundation.
- Concept development and story development notes
- Script breakdown and production budgeting (Movie Magic / Showbiz)
- Shooting schedule preparation (Scheduling software + Stripboard)
- Florida location scouting and permit coordination
- Key department head hiring and crew packaging
- Equipment procurement and production design
- Insurance, bonding, and legal contract preparation
- Storyboarding, lookbooks, and director's vision documents
Principal Photography
We operate with experienced below-the-line crews across the Tampa Bay area and can mobilize throughout Florida — Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota, and rural locations statewide. Our relationships with Florida's Film Offices ensure smooth permitting on public property, beaches, state parks, and government-owned facilities.
- Camera packages: ARRI Alexa, RED V-Raptor, Sony VENICE (rental partners)
- Lighting, grip, and G&E crew
- Sound: production audio, boom, wireless lavs
- Art department: production design, set decoration, props
- Hair, makeup, and wardrobe department
- On-set safety compliance and production management
- Second unit and pick-up shot coordination
- Drone and aerial photography (FAA-licensed operators)
- Underwater and marine production (Gulf Coast specialists)
Why Film in Florida?
Florida's year-round sunshine, diverse landscapes, and growing crew base make it one of the most production-friendly states in the country. From the Gulf Coast beaches of Tampa Bay to the art deco streets of Miami, the swamps and springs of Central Florida, and the Space Coast, no other state offers this much visual variety without crossing state lines.
Florida stands as the third-largest film production state in the U.S. by volume, with over $1.5 billion in annual economic impact from film and TV production. The state's 67 counties offer everything from tropical coastlines and urban cityscapes to vast wilderness and historic architecture — all within a day's drive.
Key Florida Filming Locations We Work With
- Tampa / St. Pete (our home base): Urban streets, waterfront, Ybor City's historic district, Sunshine Skyway Bridge
- Miami / South Beach: Art deco architecture, Brickell skyline, diverse neighborhoods, Wynwood
- Orlando / Central FL: Studio facilities, suburban settings, theme park areas (with restrictions), springs
- Everglades / South FL: Unique wetlands, mangroves, dramatic skies — unmatched wilderness
- Florida Keys: Turquoise water, sunsets, bridges, island atmosphere
- North Florida / Jacksonville: Old south architecture, naval installations, rivers and coastline
- Sarasota / Southwest FL: White sand beaches, arts community, Ringling legacy properties
Florida Production Incentives
Hillsborough County's Economic Development Division offers a 10% production rebate on qualified local spend for projects filming in the county with budgets over $100,000. Florida Enterprise Zone programs and county-level incentives can stack to meaningfully reduce your production costs.
- 10% Hillsborough County production rebate on qualified spend (budgets $100K+)
- Free film permits on most Hillsborough County public property
- Florida Film Commission location assistance at no cost
- County liaison contacts for 67 Florida counties — we know who to call
- Right-to-work state: no union minimums on non-union projects
- No state income tax — cost-effective for cast and crew based in FL