1) Yes. We are accepting permit applications
2) Miami-Dade County has an extensive mandate guide for residents and businesses. https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/openings.page Each municipality may have stricter rules than the County. Additionally, for all County property that our office issues film permits for, we are requiring Miami-Dade Police Officer(s) to enforce the rules.
3) We are all working remotely, and my staff can issue permits remotely. We have always had that function available. Our office procedures are still the same. Approvals from County departments are taking longer than usual,
4) Miami-Dade County and most of the municipalities are open for projects. We are mostly seeing TV commercials and music video projects, though there is discussion with some independent films for filming later in the fall/end of year.
5) Miami-Dade County’s policies are stricter than that of the State. There is a mask mandate throughout Miami-Dade County in all public. Six feet of social distancing between any groups of ten (can’t have more than 10 in a group), as well as more mandates. This is the link to the County rules.https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/business/reopening-plan.page. Some municipalities like Miami Beach and the City of Miami have stricter mandates. And since this is a fluid situation, mandates can become more or less strict. Please check with our office or Filmiami.org
6) I know these are difficult times and it’s incredibly challenging to produce a project with the restrictions that are municipally required as well as those from individual production’s requirements, as well as the unions and guilds. I think every individual production is different and many of the variables need to be mapped out in advance so there is a strategy when you have to change direction in mid-shoot. Again, easier said than done, especially financially. Also, remember It’s very important to understand that the mandates are to keep the public, residents and businesses as safe as possible. That includes screen production.
