Facts

When it comes to film, television and commercial production, Metro Orlando is one of the top production markets in the country.

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• Metro Orlando's film, digital media and entertainment production industry accounts for $845.5 million in total sales.
• Films that have been made in Orlando include: The Waterboy; Monster; Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector; Sydney White; Ace Ventura 3; Bring It On: 4; Bait Shop; Beethoven: The Reel Story; and Never Back Down.
• Orlando’s “bread and butter” of the filming industry lies in commercial work. A few well known names that have shot commercials in the area include: American Express, Best Buy, Buick, Cadillac, Kodak, Nike, Pepsi, Ragu, Sears, Toyota, Papa Johns, Bass Pro Shops, BMW.
• Several television productions have been shot in the area, including: Dr. G: Medical Examiner; Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; Bridal Boot Camp; Nanny 911; Little People, Big World; Bridezillas; and Making The Band: 4.
• The Metro Orlando Film Commission represents one of the largest regions (in terms of square miles and number of cities) for permitting in the nation.
• Orlando has a lush and diverse landscape. As such, Orlando is rarely shot as Orlando and instead has filled in as locations all over the globe, including five continents – North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.
• Metro Orlando is home to 10 state-of-the-art soundstages. Complete studio and production services are available, including backlots that can double for just about any national or international locale, production office space and soundstages totaling more than 160,000 square feet.
• The Metro Orlando Film Commission – a division of the EDC – represents one of the largest regions in terms of square miles (4,012) and jurisdictions (25) for film permitting in the nation.