Florida’s once booming film industry suffered a huge blow in 2016 when state legislators failed to pass an incentives program to lure productions and compete with states like Georgia. Now, South Florida’s television and film industry has been given a boost thanks to a new incentives program passed by Miami-Dade County Commissioners last week, with cities like North Miami and Miami Beach following suit. We hear from Sandy Lighterman, director of the county’s Film and Entertainment Office, on how this program can help keep this vital industry alive.
Guest:
Sandy Lighterman, Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Office