City of Jacksonville Film and Television Office

06/17/2026

FEW DAYS LEFT: Don’t miss out on your chance to nominate someone for the 2026 Jacksonville Film & Television Office Industry Achievement Award and Rising Star Award. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
 

The Industry Achievement Award honors individuals’ long-term accomplishments in production-related fields. The Rising Star Award recognizes talented individuals who are up-and-coming in the local film and television industry.
 

Nominations can be made through the link in bio or below:
filmjax.com/awards

06/15/2026

SPOTLIGHT: SVG GameDay’s recent feature is Carlos Caceres, the Senior Director of Gameday and Event Production for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Episode 19 of their series, Caceres takes viewers behind the scenes of live NFL production, sharing what it takes to deliver the game-day experience for fans from EverBank Stadium to London.

He discusses the excitement of hosting an AFC Wild Card game, the significance of upcoming stadium renovations, and the path that led him from the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears to leading productions in Jacksonville.

Get a glimpse of what Caceres does in the control room to create an electric experience for fans. The full episode and more information can be found at the link below.

https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/06/12/svg-gameday-ep-19-jacksonville-jaguars-carlos-caceres-a-new-era-down-in-duval/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=SVG+US+Insider+-+6%2F12%2F26&utm_medium=email

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

LIMITED TICKETS LEFT: ‘Baristas vs Billionaires’ will have its Jacksonville premiere at MOCA Jacksonville this Saturday, June 20th, at 12 pm. It will be followed by a conversation with the Academy Award nominee and Emmy-winning director and producer, Mark Mori. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased through the link in bio or below. There are limited seats left, so get your tickets while you can.

https://bit.ly/3RJbDPr

06/08/2026

Travel + Leisure recently consulted six Florida-based real estate agents, and they all independently selected Jacksonville as the best city to live in the Sunshine State. In her article, “We Asked 6 Real Estate Agents to Pick the Best Place to Live in Florida – They All Picked This City,” Dobrina Zhekova explores the qualities that earned Jacksonville this distinction. 
 
This choice is based on the city’s combination of opportunity, affordability, and diverse communities. The real estate market in Jacksonville offers historic homes bursting with character, along with newly developed neighborhoods with great amenities and excellent schools.
 
Whether you’re starting your career, building a family, looking to retire, or just searching for a place that fits your lifestyle, Jacksonville has something for you.
 
A great place to live is a wonderful place to create, and Jacksonville is a perfect example of this. From the scenic beaches of Ponte Vedra to the historic streets of downtown, Jacksonville is a truly beautiful city that continues to grow and prosper.
 
All these qualities are why Jacksonville, Florida, is a world of locations in one city and a fabulous place for film and media projects.
 
More information can be found in the article below:
https://apple.news/AI6-uddabQxyUCvjp7pwbzQ

06/05/2026

Norman Studios is hosting a FREE event in honor of Juneteenth at 2 pm on Saturday, June 13. This event will feature a screening of the silent movie ‘MUTE’ and a Black Heroes presentation given by The Performance Academy. 
 
 
 The Performance Academy supports at-risk youth in Jacksonville, allowing them to express themselves through dance, music, acting, and visual arts while helping them develop key life skills.
 
 
Even though admission for this event is free, pre-registration is required due to limited seats.
 
 
Register at the link below:
Normanstudios.wildapricot.org/event-6706221
 
 
Location:
Rita F. Reagan Set Building at Norman Studios, 6360 Commerce St., Jacksonville, FL 32211

05/29/2026

‘Age of Audio: A Screening & Discussion’ will be presented by WJCT Public Media and Jax Podcasters United Group on Wednesday, June 3, at WJCT Studios. Doors will open at 6 pm, and the event will begin at 6:30 pm. This is a free event, but RSVPs are requested.


More information can be found at: https://www.wjct.org/events/screenings/age-of-audio/


The screening will be followed by a Q&A session and panel discussion with the documentary’s director and other local experts.


Panelists include
•Shaun Michael Colón – Director, ‘Age of Audio’
•Alban Brooke – Head of Marketing, Buzzsprout
•Alex Sanfilipo – Podcaster & Founder, PodMatch
•Blythe Brumleve – Co-Founder, Jax Podcasters United


Location:
WJCT Studios
100 Festival Park Avenue

05/28/2026

Shout out to Jacksonville’s CROP Creative Media for being commissioned to edit and produced the ‘POWERHOUSE: The Rise of Czech Women in Professional Tennis’ that recently premiered on TNT Sports and streaming now on HBO Max. The special was broadcast across Warner Bros. Discovery platforms as part of their comprehensive coverage of the Roland-Garros (French Open) tournament. Jacksonville based, Mason Seay, producer/director created the documentary for TNT Sports to tell the impressive story of the rise and perseverance of Czech Women in the International sport of Tennis. Featuring archival footage from WTA events as well as Olympic and Fed Cup matches, this documentary explores why Czech women have a disproportionate success rate compared to the size of the country, all from the perspective of Martina Navratilova and other top ranked Czech players. Hosted by CBS journalist, Jon Wertheim.

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars: the Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival is happening June 25 – 27. This will be the festival’s Jacksonville debut, founded by Dr. Shaun Powell and in collaboration with the Orlando Urban Film Festival.


This festival aims to nurture creativity, empower artists, and provide an opportunity for their work to be showcased. The first two days, June 25 & 26, will take place at the AMC Regency 24 for screenings of the festival’s official selections.


Saturday, June 27, will be at the Ritz Theatre and Museum for the esteemed Hattie Awards. The festival will introduce the Jacksonville Military & Veteran Performing Arts Awards to honor U.S. Veterans and Active-Duty service members for their contributions to the artistic community.

For ticket information, visit: https://jacksonvilleufmf.com

Locations:

AMC Regency 24
9451 Regency Square Blvd.
June 25-26

Ritz Theatre and Museum
829 N Davis St.
June 27

05/22/2026

ATTENTION: The Jacksonville Film and Television Office is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Industry Achievement Award and the Rising Star Award. To nominate someone, visit filmjax.com/awards or use the link in bio. The deadline for submissions is June 24, 2026.


The Industry Achievement Award recognizes individuals’ long-term achievements in production-related fields.


The Rising Star Award highlights up-and-coming individuals in the local film and television industry.


Pictured are the 2025 winners, Carlos Smith II, Alexa Wint, and Tony Haines.