September Kickoffs Fuel Miami Video Production Scene
Miami video production is about to hit top speed as contests, markets and fresh permits converge between Sept 10-24, 2025. Below is everything producers and crew need to know.
48 Hour Film Project (Sept 12-14)
- Kick-off: Fri, Sept 12, 5:30 p.m. at CML Studios, Miami Lakes
- Drop-off: Sun, Sept 14, 7:30 p.m. — completed shorts uploaded
- Premiere: Sept 27 at Savor Cinema (Ft. Lauderdale)
Teams will write, shoot and edit a short in just 48 hours, putting hundreds of freelancers, rental houses and post studios into overdrive. Winning films screen at Filmapalooza Lisbon 2026, giving local creators global exposure.
MMFM 2025 Industry Market (Sept 15-16)
Hosting the Latin Chamber of Commerce, MMFM returns to Little Havana for two evenings of pitch sessions, case studies and masterclasses on AI-driven workflows. With buyers scouting original IP, attendees could lock distribution or co-production deals on the spot, injecting fresh capital into South Florida stages and post houses.
FilmGate Training & Meet-Ups
Filmmaker Bootcamp w/ Freddy Rodriguez
- Classes continue Sept 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Focus: Directing craft, blocking, funding & distribution
WHY the DRAMA (Actors/Writers Meet-Up)
- Sept 17, 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., El Oro Theater
- Cold reads, script critiques, casting guests
These sessions strengthen the talent pipeline just as productions scale up for fall.
Permit Alerts & Location Shoots
Miami-Dade’s latest weekly permit list confirms two shoots now in motion:
- Las Madrinas Insurance Commercial – Capsule Media filming at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park.
- eMerge National Security Day Social Media – David Sutts Photography at Port of Miami.
Producers should anticipate intermittent park closures and port traffic management around these dates
What’s Next
- FilmGate Music Video Festival previews on Sept 25 (just outside our 2-week window) with immersive screenings at Miami Beach Bandshell.
- Miami Web Fest gears up for Sept 29–Oct 2, drawing digital-series creators worldwide.
Keep monitoring Filmiami.org for updated road-closure notices and permit deadlines, especially for shoots requiring police support or drone operations.
The Takeaway
With contests igniting creativity, markets fueling investment and permits rolling in, the next fortnight sets a high-energy stage for Miami’s screen sector—prime time to crew up, network and capture the Magic City on camera.
