Florida Motion Picture and Television Association

Since 1973, the FMPTA has grown from a handful of Florida filmmakers to an organization with members in five chapters statewide. FMPTA is a not-for-profit organization comprised of volunteer members from Florida's production industry. The primary objective of FMPTA is to encourage and facilitate increased film, video and sound recording production within Florida. Unlike other industry organizations, it is made up of persons involved in all areas of the production industry.FMPTA monitors state legislation pertaining to the production industry. To further its goals, FMPTA cooperates with the State Office of Film Commissioners and its Advisory Council and the many state and local government agencies. Past accomplishments of FMPTA include successfully lobbying for legislation to repeal the state services tax and to regulate and license talent agencies (to prevent "scam" agents from stealing money from people hoping to "break into show business"). The FMPTA has also worked with the Florida Department of Commerce in drafting current child labor laws pertaining to the production industry, the reestablishment of the state film office and the new point-of-sales tax exemption law for filmmakers.Our membership consists of professionals, businesses, technicians, talent, students and anyone in the nearly 400 job categories within the production industry. FMPTA is the umbrella association to the industry with the common denominator being Florida.Being part of FMPTA provides members the opportunity to network with others in the production field. Working and learning from industry professionals helps members sharpen their skills and do their jobs more effectively, while the networking increases their exposure to other job opportunities.Recognition for excellence is important in an artistic vocation. FMPTA's Crystal Reel Awards program has long been recognized as the primary film and television competition for the state of Florida.Membership in FMPTA falls into five categories. Individual members are persons who are working in the production industry or possessing production experience. Corporate membership is open to any licensed company that operates in or directly services the production industry. Student memberships are for those enrolled full-time in accredited courses studying film, television, theater or communications, but are not yet working in the industry. Associate memberships are for individuals or firms not eligible for any of the above categories. Institutional memberships are for non-profit organizations and high schools.MySpace Layouts