Film Lauderdale

The judge’s verdicts are in and the selected films will be revealed tomorrow! Stay tuned for the reveal!
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Join South Florida filmmaker Noah Salzman for his film 🎥 'CLOCKED' at Savor Cinema on Tuesday, June 23rd!

This powerful, tender indie drama follows Adolfo, an undefeated 18-year-old boxer from a tight-knit, conservative Puerto Rican family in Miami. As he fights in the ring to support his family, he quietly navigates questions of identity, personal aspirations, and the expectations placed upon him.

Directed by Miami filmmaker Noah Salzman, 'Clocked' is a moving story about identity, family, courage, and love.

Stay after the screening for a moderated Q&A with director Noah Salzman!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
🕒 Time: 6:30
📍 Venue: Savor Cinema
Tickets available now → https://fliff.com/events/clocked/

At the Roundtable with Miami Film Lab!🧪🎥
Film Commissioner Sandy Lighterman joined fellow industry professionals last week as a guest panelist for a roundtable discussion hosted by at the Coral Gables Art Cinema.

The conversation highlighted how South Florida's film community is coming together to support local filmmakers in telling their stories. Sandy also offered insight into the many resources, locations, and opportunities available to productions of all sizes in Broward County. 🌴✨

Some photos from the Evening of Independent Film at Savor Cinema early last month! On May 1st, Film Lauderdale Assistant Manager Christy Andreoni attended in support of South Florida’s thriving independent film community.🎥💓

The evening featured the premiere of 'Hands of Time' by Emerging Filmmaker Grantee Shanks Larsen, alongside several additional short films, including 'Forgiving Victor' from fellow Emerging Filmmaker Grantee Arash Farsi.

It was a perfect night to bring together filmmakers, creatives, and audiences for an evening of film, networking, and collaboration. Congrats to Shanks and all of the filmmakers whose work was showcased and who continue contributing to the growth of South Florida’s film industry!!

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR FLIFFSHORTS IS OPEN! 📣

Born from the creative legacy of FLIFF's four+ decades, FLIFFShorts spotlights the visionary storytellers working in short form. The four-day festival will present their innovative and captivating short films from around the world while proudly spotlight our local film talent.

Early Deadline: July 1st, 2026
Festival Dates: November 5th - 8th, 2026

For more information on how to submit your short, head to the link in our bio 🔗 or visit fliff.com/festivals.

Congrats to our Emerging Filmmaker Grant recipient, Bima Mandic! 🎉

Pompano Beach-based filmmaker Bima Mandic was recently selected by the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) for her short film, White Shark, a Florida-shot drama filmed in Pompano Beach! The screening took place on Friday, May 29th at the festival, with wonderful response as Bima and her team took to the stage to speak on the film. 🎬

The drama follows two individuals as they embark on a challenging and transformative journey along the Florida Coast. 🌴💦 Bima has earned recognition at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Sitges, and the Telly Awards. Her work has also been featured by the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and more.

Congratulations on this exciting achievement!

“Fort Lauderdale especially deserves recognition for understanding the value of production and actively supporting it. The city has made filming more accessible, welcomed productions, and positioned itself as a genuinely production-friendly destination. In an industry where cities increasingly compete to attract shoots, that kind of support does not go unnoticed.”

Wow! Thank you so much Estudio Fe & Michelle Jayme for recognizing Florida and Fort Lauderdale. As the Broward County Film Commission, we’re doing all we can to support and grow our local screen industry. 🎬 Great write up!! 👏👏

Why Florida May Be One of the Most Important Production Hubs Right Now I recently came across the news that Quixote Studios is winding down much of its Los Angeles soundstage business, including its West Hollywood commercial studio and operations in Atlanta, and it felt like more than just another industry headline. It feels symbolic of where the production world is ri