Economic Impact Study of Florida's Film and Television Production Sector
Client: Film Florida
Location: United States
Olsberg•SPI (SPI) his currently undertaking a comprehensive study of the economic, workforce and screen tourism impacts of film and television production in Florida.
The study will establish a robust, independent evidence base demonstrating the value of the state's screen production sector, including its contribution to economic growth, high-value employment and tourism. It will also identify opportunities to strengthen Florida's competitiveness as a production destination.
The study will include:
State of the Industry Assessment: Analysis of Florida's current production sector, workforce and growth opportunities, benchmarked against comparable US states
Economic Impact Assessment: Modelling the economic contribution of film and television production, including Gross Value Added (GVA), labour income and employment supported
Production Case Study: An examination of the local economic impacts of specific productions, including how production expenditure supports businesses, communities and jobs across Florida
Screen Tourism Assessment: Analysis of Florida's potential to attract visitors through film and television productions, drawing on comparable destinations and international best practice
Strategic Recommendations: Evidence-based recommendations to support the future growth and competitiveness of Florida's screen production sector, including potential policy and investment measures.
The findings will provide policymakers and industry stakeholders with independent evidence of the sector's economic and strategic value, helping inform future decisions on investment, workforce development and production attraction.
Further information on SPI’s Economic Impact Studies here.
For more information on this study, please contact SPI Consultant Joshua Dedman on joshua@o-spi.com