The JEDC Film & Television office works with local film, digital media and related businesses to enhance job creation and economic development throughout the region. An essential part is attracting new film and video production to the area including motion pictures, television movies, commercials, music videos, corporate industrials and still photography.
In addition, the office streamlines the production process by acting as the liaison between the government, the production company and the local community.
Services
* Assists local and visting production companies by providing services before, during and after production, including:
Free One Stop Permitting
Jacksonville has a consolidated government,which means there is only one mayor, one sheriff, one fire chief and one traffic engineer for Jacksonville's 840 square mile area. The Film & Television office acts as a one-stop service center for all film permitting. In addition, the staff works with other city agencies such as the fire and police departments to coordinate production requests. Consider us the one-stop shopping place for all your production needs.
Preliminary Location Scouting
The Film & Television office houses an extensive library of location photographs that is constantly being updated. Upon request, these photographs are sent to prospective clients to match script requirements with appropriate, accessible locations. If there is a request for a location that is in Jacksonville yet not housed in the library archives, then staff will do a preliminary location scout of the requested areas.
Crew Availability
The Film & Television office has a database of qualified technical staff and support services in the Jacksonville area and publishes an annual Film & Television Production Guide that provides local crew listings, technical support information and local soundstage and facility availability. The production guide is free to all people considering doing business in the Jacksonville area.
On Site Support
Once a production has decided to film in Jacksonville, the Film & Television office facilitates all production requests.
Film & Television Advisory Board
The Mayor appoints members to the board for staggered three-year terms. The members are all professionals who are interested in the film and video industry or are professionals in the city whose expertise in television, motion picture, marketing and the public relations industry enable them to act in an advisory capacity. For a complete listing of the Board members, please click here for the list.
Film Board (PDF 29 KB)