Well known as the world's premier tourist destination, Metro Orlando is also a leading destination for film, television and commercial production. State-of-the-art soundstages and unique venues have helped the region become one of the busiest production centers in the United States. Year-round filming capabilities, a highly-skilled local crew base, and supportive local communities have helped advance this region's reputation as among the world's best for film production.

Skilled crew, diverse locations, world-class studios, specialized service companies, the Orlando region offers the very best to film and television producers. It is no wonder that, in the past 17 years, this region has grown from a $2.5 million to a $845.5 million annual production market. Today, more than 3,400 Metro Orlando employees are engaged in film and television production-related activities.

Complementing this high-profile industry is a significant, emerging digital media sector that will serve to broaden the base of this community's creative development offerings.

The EDC's Film, Television and Digital Media Production team—known worldwide as the Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission—aggressively markets the region as a top production location. This team provides one-stop services, ranging from location scouting to streamlined permitting. In addition, immediate answers to questions about film and television production in Metro Orlando are available 24/7 through filmorlando.com. This online version of The Orlando Filmbook provides current production news and a regularly updated, searchable database with information to help locate production crew and services in the region. For additional information, contact the film team directly at info@FilmOrlando.com.