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Silver screens in the Sunshine State pt. 3

  • Writer: Miami Urban Music & Film Festival
    Miami Urban Music & Film Festival
  • Mar 21
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 5

Florida's cities and towns offer a dynamic blend of architectural styles, cultural influences, and vibrant street life, making them ideal settings for a wide range of films. Miami's art deco district, with its pastel-colored buildings and neon lights, provides a visually stunning backdrop for crime dramas, romantic comedies, and period pieces. The city's diverse population and bustling nightlife add to its cinematic appeal. Films like "Scarface" and "Miami Vice" and "Bad Boys" have cemented Miami's reputation as a glamorous and gritty urban landscape.


Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys III
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys III

Cities like Orlando, beyond its theme parks, boasts a growing downtown area with a thriving arts scene. Tampa's historic Ybor City, with its cobblestone streets, brick buildings and cigar factories, provides a glimpse into the city's past, while its modern waterfront offers a contemporary urban setting. St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, offers a charming blend of Spanish colonial architecture and historic landmarks, perfect for period dramas and historical documentaries.


Al Pacino and Steven Bauer in Scarface
Al Pacino and Steven Bauer in Scarface

Smaller towns and villages throughout Florida offer their own unique charm. Seaside communities like Delray Beach and Sarasota provide a relaxed and picturesque setting for romantic comedies and family dramas. College towns like Gainesville and Tallahassee offer a youthful energy and intellectual atmosphere. Florida's urban landscapes are not just backdrops; they are vibrant and dynamic characters in their own right, reflecting the state's diverse culture and history.


The Florida Project
The Florida Project

Florida is a state that truly offers an array of incredible cultural hubs, scenic landscapes, beautiful sun soaked beaches and a melting pot of people from around the world making it a one of a kind locale. We hope you gained some insight into the benefits of the film world thriving in the Sunshine State and we've got more on the horizon! Stay connected to more content like this by subscribing and make sure to share this info with a film lover friend.



 
 
 

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