You Make Your Production. We Make It Easy.
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands on Florida’s vibrant west coast is a film-friendly location that’s hosted productions from features to commercials. We provide a Film Office to help with permits and crew. The office offers instant access to government, business and the private sector, producing the decisive action necessary to facilitate the filmmaking experience and ensure your production is a successful one.
Nestled between Sarasota and Naples along Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is a growing area that still retains its peaceful nature and small town charm and hospitality. Money magazine rated Charlotte County as one of the Best Places to Live in the South and Men's Journal describes the climate as, "Utterly, tropically perfect. Always."
Free Film Office Services!
The Charlotte Harbor Florida Film Office can help you with your film, television or print production. Whether you need help with locations, crew, accommodations, permitting or any other aspect of your shoot, the film office is available to help smooth the way to a successful shoot.
For more detailed information regarding the Florida Film, Television, and Digital Media Incentive including applications, guidelines, and samples, as well as grants and other discounts click here.
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands - What It Means To You:
Feature film experience
Acknowledged "film friendly" reputation
Dedicated full-time film office resources
Myriad natural environments
Diverse architectural and geographic spectrum
Download Film Brochure
For a Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands film production permit,
click here.
Feature Production Experience
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| Film | Year | Location |
| HOOT | 2006 | Boca Grande, Punta Gorda |
| Out of Time | 2003 | Placida |
| Tale of Two Buds | 2002 |
Englewood |
| Palmetto | 1998 | Englewood |
| Gone Fishing | 1997 | Charlotte Harbor |
| Just Cause | 1994 | Punta Gorda |
| Pink Cadillac | 1989 | Charlotte Harbor |
Contact Information:
Lindsey Barfield, Film Commissioner
Charlotte Harbor Florida Film Office
18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-743-1900
941-743-2245 Fax
Lindsey.Barfield@charlottefl.com
Film Florida - Los Angeles, CA Representative
Susan Simms
5426 Simpson Avenue
N. Hollywood, CA 91607
818-508-7772
818-508-7747 Fax
www.filminflorida.com
Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau 