PERMITS
• Production permits in the Florida Keys & Key West are issued without charge.
• If shooting is to occur on private property only, a permit is not required although all production companies are requested to notify the Florida Keys & Key West Film Office regarding their intentions, whether on private or public property.
• The film office can facilitate your permitting needs whether with Monroe County, Islamorada, Marathon or Key West. We can provide you with the permit applications and answer your questions.
• Both the county and film office require a current insurance certificate indemnifying the appropriate county and/or municipality for a minimum of $1 million.
• Location fees may apply for use of government buildings and parks.
• Permits are not issued with less than 48 hours notice and it is advisable to provide at least a two-week notice.
• The Florida Department of Transportation asks for a 30-day notice.
• If the project is a feature film, the permit procedure should begin as soon as a location has been chosen.
• For state roads and bridges in the Keys, the Florida Department of Transportation must be contacted and require a 30-day notice, as well as the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and the Florida Highway Patrol.
• The Key West Police Department should be notified if intentions are to shoot on Key West city streets.
• As a facet of the permitting process, local officials may require production companies to hire local officers to assist in traffic control.
• If production requires shooting in adjacent waters, the Florida Marine Patrol and the United States Coast Guard need to be advised of the activity.
• Waters of Monroe County fall within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
AREA | CONTACT | PHONE |
GENERAL | Chad Newman | 800-FILM-KEYS |
CITY OF KEY WEST | Permits | 305-809-3888 |
CITY OF MARATHON | Ann Hogan | 305-289-4115 |
ISLAMORADA VILLAGE OF ISLANDSÂ | Permits | 305-664-6456 |
MONROE COUNTY | Chrissy Collins | 305-295-4385 |
MONROE COUNTY | Giselle Lopez | 305-852-7161 |
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. | Cudjoe/Key West – 7 Mile Bridge | 305-289-2430 |
7 Mile Bridge – Long Key | 305-289-2430 | |
Long Key – 18 Mile Stretch | 305-853-3211 | |
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL | Lt. McKinny | 305-289-2386 |
FLORIDA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | Kristina Selstrom | 305-289-4360 |
FLORIDA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | Florida Dept. of Transportation | 305-470-5367 |
U.S. COAST GUARD | Â | 305-292-8713 |
FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY | Gena Parsons | 305-809-4694 |
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE | Â | 1-800-DIAL-FMP |
NAVAL AIR STATION | Public Affairs Office | 305-293-2425 |
FLORIDA STATE PARKS | Robert Wilhem | Â |
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK | Eric Kiefer | 305-797-5501 |
FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR | Â | 305-292-6850 |
DRY TORTUGAS/FT. JEFFERSON | Linda Roehrig | 305-242-7744 |
PIGEON KEY (MARATHON) | Kelly McKinnon | 305-743-5999 |
PENNEKAMP STATE PARK | Tammy Brown | 305-676-3785 |
LONG KEY STATE REC. AREA | Â | 305-664-4815 |
TURTLE NESTING ON BEACHES | Ralph Capone | 305-304-0847 |
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PRODUCTION DIRECTORY |
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FILM COORDINATING OFFICES |
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FLORIDA KEYS & KEY WEST FILM COMMISSION |
800 345-6539 |
1201 White Street #102, Key West 33040 |
Chad Newman |
NOAA WEATHER RECORDED |
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Florida Keys & Key West |
305-295-1316 |
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CREW |
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ANIMAL HANDLER |
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Mary Stella |
305-289-1121 x254 |
Grassy Key |
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ART DIRECTOR |
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Gail L. Hollenback |
561 293-8685 |
Key West |
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Debra Yates |
305-296-5312 |
Key West |
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BOOM OPERATOR |
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Presley Adamson |
305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Joe Berg |
305-766-0580 |
Key West |
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CAMERA ASSISTANT/Underwater |
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Presley Adamson |
305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/Film |
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Quincy Perkins |
305-896-1129 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/Handheld |
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305-454-3500 |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/HD |
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Joe Berg |
305-766-0580 |
Key West |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Quincy Perkins |
305-896-1129 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/Jib |
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305-454-3500 |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/SD |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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Rob Smith-Martin |
800 397-4985 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/Steadicam |
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305-454-3500 |
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CAMERA OPERATOR/Underwater |
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Presley Adamson |
305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Joe Berg |
305-766-0580 |
Key West |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OWNER/OPERATOR/Film |
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Richard Knowles |
305-942-4488 |
Key Largo |
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CAMERA OWNER/OPERATOR/HD |
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Craig Hollenback |
305-744-3435 |
Key West |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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CAMERA OWNER/OPERATOR/SD |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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Tom Jackson |
305-294-7280 |
Key West |
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Richard Knowles |
305-942-4488 |
Key Largo |
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Michael Marrero |
305-304-2168 |
Key West |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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CRAFT SERVICES |
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Michele Hardin |
305-745-4656 |
Key West |
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DIRECTOR |
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Guy L. Manos |
305-304-7717 |
Key Largo |
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Len Roberts |
305-664-5420 |
Islamorada |
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Vincent DeVries |
305-281-3894 |
Tavernier |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/Underwater |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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DIRECTOR/Assistant |
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Len Roberts |
305-664-5420 |
Islamorada |
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GREENSMAN |
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Pedro Barquin |
305-296-5342 |
Key West |
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Craig Lindback |
305-852-3131 |
Islamorada |
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GRIP |
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David J. Lowell |
305-664-5243 |
Islamorada |
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LIGHTING DIRECTOR |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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LOCATION MANAGER |
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Denise Jackson |
305-923-0394 |
Key West |
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LOCATION SCOUT |
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Paul E. Bates |
305-664-0123 |
Islamorada |
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Michele Hardin |
305-745-4656 |
Key West |
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Craig Hollenback |
305-293-8685 |
Key West |
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Denise Jackson |
305-923-0394 |
Key West |
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Michael Marrero |
305-304-2168 |
Key West |
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Joe Noha |
305-664-3607 |
Islamorada |
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Patti Stanley |
305-664-8900 |
Islamorada |
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Quincy Perkins |
305-896-1129 |
Key West |
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Patti Stanley |
305-664-8900 |
Islamorada |
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Debra Yates |
305-296-5312 |
Key West |
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LOCATION SCOUT/Underwater |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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MARINE COORDINATOR |
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Ricou Browning |
321 427-7477 |
Miami |
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Denise Jackson |
305-923-0394 |
Key West |
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305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Richard Stanczyk |
305-664-2461 |
Islamorada |
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MARINE COORDINATOR/Assistant |
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Armando Lodigiani |
305-295-5246 |
Key West |
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David J. Lowell |
305-664-5243 |
Islamorada |
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PRODUCER |
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Presley Adamson |
305-292-0670 |
Key West |
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Richard Knowles |
305-942-4488 |
Key Largo |
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David Koontz |
305-797-0581 |
Key West |
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Len Roberts |
305-664-5420 |
Islamorada |
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Rob Smith-Martin |
800 397-4985 |
Key West |
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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT |
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Michele Hardin |
305-745-4656 |
Key West |
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PROP PERSON |
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Craig Hollenback |
305-293-8685 |
Key West |
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SCENIC ARTIST & PAINTER |
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Gary McDonald |
305-294-9425 |
Key West |
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SET DECORATOR |
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Bill Cimino |
305-294-1027 |
Key West |
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SHOP CRAFTSMAN/CARPENTER |
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Armando Lodigiani |
305-295-5246 |
Key West |
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SOUND MIXER |
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Joe Berg |
305-766-0580 |
Key West |
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STUNT ACTOR |
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Paul E. Bates |
305-664-0123 |
Islamorada |
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STUNT ACTOR/Underwater |
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Ozlem Berg |
305-766-0462 |
Key West |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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STYLIST/Hair & Make-up |
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Ana Baidet |
305-522-1821 |
Key Largo |
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Liz Goodenough |
305-451-0678 |
Key Largo |
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Linda Schonning |
561-289-2510 |
Tavernier |
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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES |
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COMMUNICATIONS/Cellular & Walkies |
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SUN COMMUNICATIONS |
305-295-4450 |
923 Toppino Drive, Key West 33040 |
Pat Preuss |
CRANES-BOOMLIFTS-SCISSORS |
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FABEL BROTHERS EQUIPMENT RENTALS |
305-394-1699 |
121 Ventian Way, Islamorada 33036 |
Roy Fabel |
GENERATORS |
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FABEL BROTHERS EQUIPMENT RENTALS |
305-394-1699 |
121 Ventian Way, Islamorada 33036 |
Roy Fabel |
GRIP & LIGHTING EQUIPMENT/Underwater |
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STEPHEN FRINK PHOTOGRAPHIC |
305-451-3737 |
Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo 33037 |
Stephen Frink |
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT/Underwater |
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STEPHEN FRINK PHOTOGRAPHIC |
305-451-3737 |
Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo 33037 |
Stephen Frink |
FILM LOCATIONS |
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LOCATIONS KEY WEST |
305-942-1758 |
1706 Seminary Street, Key West 33040 |
Dick Moody |
AUDUBON HOUSE & TROPICAL GARDENS |
305-294-2116 |
205 Whitehead Street, Key West 33040 |
Robert Merrit |
BUD N’ MARY’S MARINA |
305-664-2461 |
79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Richard Stanczyk |
COCONUT COVE RESORT & MARINA |
305-664-0123 |
84801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Paul E. Bates |
FRANCES STREET BOTTLE INN |
305-294-8530 |
531 Frances Street, Key West 33040 |
Mark Kohler |
FREEWHEELER VACATIONS |
866 664-2075 |
P.O. Box 1634, Islamorada 33036 |
Alexa L. Wheeler |
THE MOORINGS VILLAGE |
305-664-4708 |
123 Beach Road, Islamorada 33036 |
Debra Pribyl |
PHOTO STUDIO |
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THE MOORINGS VILLAGE |
305-664-4708 |
123 Beach Road, Islamorada 33036 |
Debra Pribyl |
PHOTOGRAPHERS |
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Larry Benvenuti |
305-743-7494 |
Marathon |
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Rob Valle |
305-923-4033 |
Key West |
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GENERAL/COMMERCIAL-ADVERTISING |
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Larry Benvenuti |
305-743-7494 |
Marathon |
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Michael Marrero |
305-304-2168 |
Key West |
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GENERAL/FASHION-LIFESTYLE |
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Larry Benvenuti |
305-743-7494 |
Marathon |
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Richard Watherwax |
305-294-3740 |
Key West |
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PHOTOJOURNALIST |
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Larry Benvenuti |
305-743-7494 |
Marathon |
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER |
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Larry Benvenuti |
305-743-7494 |
Marathon |
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Stephen Frink |
305-451-3737 |
Key Largo |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
Key West |
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POST PRODUCTION |
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ANIMATION/Computer Graphics |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
EDITING/Audio Post & Mixing |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
EDITING/Non-linear |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
Vincent DeVries |
305-281-3894 |
91655 Overseas Highway, Tavernier 33070 |
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Digital Island Media |
305-292 0670 |
951 Caroline St., Key West, FL 33040 |
Chad Newman |
KNOWLES PRODUCTIONS |
305-942-4488 |
P.O. Box 1476, Key Largo 33037 |
Richard Knowles |
VIDEO POST PRODUCTION SERVICES |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
WEB STREAMING |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
PRODUCTION COMPANIES |
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PRODUCTION BASED FACILITY |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
PRODUCTION SERVICES |
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DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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GLF ISLAMORADA |
877 453-9463 |
P.O. Box 1805, Islamorada 33036 |
Gilles Fumat |
ISLAND VILLA SERVICES |
305-664-8900 |
81681 Old Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Patti Stanley |
MHNN-MICHELE HARDIN’S NATIONAL NETWORK |
305-745-4656 |
P.O. Drawer 1647, Key West 33041 |
Michele Hardin |
PRODUCTION/Broadcast |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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PRODUCTION/Film |
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LEN ROBERTS PRODUCTIONS |
305-664-5420 |
P.O. Box 1479, Islamorada 33036 |
Len Roberts |
PRODUCTION/HD |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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PRODUCTION/PHOTO |
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KNOWLES PRODUCTIONS |
305-942-4488 |
P.O. Box 1476, Key Largo 33037 |
Richard Knowles |
PRODUCTION/SD Video-Digital |
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DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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KEYSMEDIA |
800 397-4985 |
424C Fleming Street, Key West 33040 |
Rob Smith-Martin |
KNOWLES PPRODUCTIONS |
305-942-4488 |
P.O. Box 1476, Key Largo 33037 |
Richard Knowles |
LEN ROBERTS PRODUCTIONS |
305-664-5420 |
P.O. Box 1479, Islamorada 33036 |
Len Roberts |
SEASCAPE PRODUCTIONS |
305-294 7280 |
620 Ashe Street, Key West 33040 |
Tom Jackson |
PRODUCTION/Underwater |
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AQUATICFILMS RV TIBURON |
305-768-7770 |
1107 Key Plaza #299, Key West 33040 |
Tim Taylor |
DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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WAY DOWN VIDEO |
305-766-0462 |
1124 Watson Street, Key West 33040 |
Ozlem Berg |
PRODUCTION OF: |
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COMMERCIALS |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
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DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
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KEYSMEDIA |
800 397-4985 |
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LEN ROBERTS |
305-664-5420 |
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CORPORATE FILMS |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
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DOCUMENTARIES |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
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DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
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KEYSMEDIA |
800 397-4985 |
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ENG/EFP |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
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DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
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TV PROGRAMMING |
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LEN ROBERTS |
305-664-5420 |
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SUPPORT SERVICES |
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ANIMALS/WRANGLERS |
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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER |
305-289-1121 x254 |
58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key 33050 |
Mary Stella |
ATTORNEYS/Entertainment |
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Robert Goldman Esq |
305-296-1111 |
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BOATS/Camera |
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ABYSS DIVE CENTER |
305-743-2126 |
12565 Overseas Highway, Marathon 33050 |
Bill Ferrell |
AQUATICFILMS RV TIBURON |
305-768-7770 |
1107 Key Plaza #299, Key West 33040 |
Tim Taylor |
BUD N’ MARY’S MARINA |
305-664-2461 |
79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Richard Stanczyk |
DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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BOATS/Picture |
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ABYSS DIVE CENTER |
305-743-2126 |
12565 Overseas Highway, Marathon 33050 |
Bill Ferrell |
AQUATICFILMS RV TIBURON |
305-768-7770 |
1107 Key Plaza #299, Key West 33040 |
Tim Taylor |
BUD N’ MARY’S MARINA |
305-664-2461 |
79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Richard Stanczyk |
DIGITAL ISLAND MEDIA |
305-292-0670 |
951 Caroline Street #7, Key West 33040 |
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COCONUT COVE RESORT & MARINA |
305-664-0123 |
84801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Paul E. Bates |
SEA EAGLE |
305-296-8918 |
125 Ann Street, Key West 33040 |
Capt Bill Grosscup III |
TIRELESS CHARTERS |
215 400-8288 |
P.O. Box 33037, Key Largo 33037 |
Dale Fetterolf |
CATERING |
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MORADA BAY |
305-664-4708 |
123 Beach Road, Islamorada 33036 |
Sam Hatfield |
THE MOORINGS VILLAGE |
305-664-4708 |
123 Beach Road, Islamorada 33036 |
Debra Pribyl |
CONSULTANT/Environmental |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
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LIBRARIES/Stock Photo |
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SEVERE WEATHER STOCK FOOTAGE |
305-394-6000 |
P.O. Box 233, Key Largo 33037 |
Mike Theiss |
STEPHEN FRINK PHOTOGRAPHIC |
305-451-3737 |
Mile Marker 102.5, Key Largo 33037 |
Stephen Frink |
LIBRARIES/Video |
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KNOWLES PRODUCTIONS |
305-942-4488 |
P.O. Box 1476, Key Largo 33037 |
Richard Knowles |
SEVERE WEATHER STOCK FOOTAGE |
305-394-6000 |
P.O. Box 233, Key Largo 33037 |
Mike Theiss |
MARINE COORDINATION |
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AQUATICFILMS RV TIBURON |
305-768-7770 |
1107 Key Plaza #299, Key West 33040 |
Tim Taylor |
BUD N’ MARY’S MARINA |
305-664-2461 |
79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Richard Stanczyk |
MARINE SERVICES |
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AQUATICFILMS RV TIBURON |
305-768-7770 |
1107 Key Plaza #299, Key West 33040 |
Tim Taylor |
KEY LARGO UNDERSEA PARK |
305-451-2353 |
51 Shoreline Drive, Key Largo 33037 |
Teresa McKinna |
MARINE SERVICES/Safety-Rescue Diver |
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Bill Ferrell |
305-743-2126 |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
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Richard Stanczyk |
305-664-2461 |
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Joe Berg |
305-766-0580 |
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PRODUCTION OFFICE FACILITY/Temporary |
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BUD N’ MARY’S MARINA |
305-664-2461 |
79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Richard Stanczyk |
PROPS/Antique Furniture-Art-Books-Accesorios |
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DONKEY MILK HOUSE |
305-296-1866 |
613 Eaton Street, Key West 33040 |
Denison Tempel |
PROPS/Model Making |
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CONCH REPUBLIC MEDIA GROUP |
305-293-8685 |
513 Fleming Street #6, Key West 33040 |
Gail L. Hollenback |
PROPS/Water Sport Rentals |
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COCONUT COVE RESORT & MARINA |
305-522-9449 |
84801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 33036 |
Paul E. Bates |
ISLAND WATERSPORTS |
305-296-1754 |
261 Front Street, Key West 33040 |
Gary Russell |
SECURITY SERVICES |
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Paradise Protection |
305-293-9815 |
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VEHICLE RENTAL/Auto Classics |
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LOCATIONS KEY WEST |
305-942-1758 |
1706 Seminary Street, Key West 33040 |
Dick Moody |
WAREHOUSE SPACE/RAW SPACE |
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FABEL BROTHERS EQUIPMENT RENTALS |
305-394-1699 |
121 Ventian Way, Islamorada 33036 |
Roy Fabel |
TALENT SERVICES |
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CASTING DIRECTORS |
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KEY CASTING |
305-294-9425 |
3625 Flagler Avenue, Key West 33040 |
Mimi McDonald |
TECHNICAL ADVISOR/Aquatic |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
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TECHNICAL ADVISOR/Weather Conditions |
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Tim Taylor |
305-768-7770 |
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