What is FilmGate?
it all began...
In late 2012 FilmGate started as a startup addressing the transcendence of cinema & new technology. FilmGate is the leading non profit organization that supports independent & industry level film studios. We offer educational programs, creative excursions, collaborative sessions and events to showcase cinematic works.
In 2013 the Knights Foundation named FilmGate Miami winners of the Knights Arts Challenge and that made way to the FilmGate Interactive Media Festival, the first Interactive Media Festival in the South East region of the US. Every February FilmGate brings to South Florida the top leading makers in technology and storytelling. If you are a digital media creative, we have events you would absolutely enjoy & love.
FilmGate Programs & Events
Its takes a lot of work and planning to feature these programs & events. Each month we continue to bring educational & creative workshops to Florida. Also be sure to visit the events that showcase works of Florida media artists.
I'M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A.
MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL
@ OCINEMA WYNWOOD
Every 1st Wednesday of the month. Our quirky Miami Actor & FIlmmaker Festival takes place every month at O Cinema Wynwood. If you can survive this, you can survive any festival.
GRIP & LIGHTING w/ UNIQUE
@ DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
Learn to use and manipulate natural and available light more effectively, and use tungsten, HMI, LED, and fluorescent lighting systems, along with grip equipment to shape, bounce and diffuse light.
HOW TO DIRECT COMMERICALS
@DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
Learn how to direct your own digital commercial spec to get noticed with writer, director and producer veteran commercial Director
THE MIGHTY SCREENWRITER SERIES
@ DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
A workshop for serious screenwriters who seek to learn comprehensive techniques , strategies and workflows for advancing their screenplay. Screenwriters
EVERY TUESDAY IN OCTOBER starting OCTOBER 10th
ELASTIC MINDS SERIES
@ DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
Lets experience experimental art films together and discuss afterwards with filmmakers and guest speakers
COMING SOON
IMPROV FOR ACTORS & DIRECTORS
@ DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER starting OCTOBER 19th
Try IMPROV at your Pace with an emphasis on authentic communication and attentive listening, which are the cornerstones to outstanding acting. Students will learn to use improvisation to develop characters and hone the naturalistic style of acting that is increasingly in demand for film and television.
FILMGATE OFFICE SPACE
at the Downtown Media Center
MEDIA SPACE
24/7 ACCESS
- dedicated offices
- 24 hour access
- access to discounted workshops
- 20 hours of FILMGATE STUDIO monthly
- 20 hours EL ORO stage monthly
- weekly networking & meetups
- 15 hours meeting room monthly
THE INSIDER
- unlimited access to Downtown Media Center workshops
- 20 hours FILMGATE STUDIO monthly
- 20 hours of EL ORO stage monthly
- weekly networking and meetups
- 5 hours of meeting room monthly
- Corporate accounts only
TREE HOUSE
24/7 ACCESS
- 1 of 4 dedicated desks with a view
- Unlimited access to workshops
- 10 hours of FILMGATE STUDIO monthly
- 10 hours of EL ORO stage monthly
- Weekly networking and meetups
- 5 hours of meeting room monthly
- mailing address
DAY PASS
- access to rover work areas
- discounted workshops
- discounted FILMGATE STUDIO & EL ORO STAGE
- networking and meetup
THE ROVER
- access to rover work areas
- discounted workshops
- discounted FILMGATE STUDIO & EL ORO STAGE
- weekly networking and meetup
- 5 hour meeting room monthly
FILMGATE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
FILMMAKER - $150/YEAR
$150/year
- production insurance only $400 per project
- up to 50% off select production resources, find a list or our production partners here
- FREE Cast House Saturday entry, $10/per hour for other casting days
- waved submissions fees to our Monthly Film Festival and the FilmGate Interactive Media Festival
- discounted workshops and screenings
- reduced production meeting space Ideal for script reads and production meetings, $20 per hour
- member only networking events
- face to face one (30 min) long Google Hangout consultation session or person. (30 min sessions is $30.) FilmGate can offer consultation on topics ranging from grant opportunities, project development, production, post production, marketing and film festival prep.
ACTOR - $150/YEAR
$150/year
- discounted in-house headshot & reel edit
- discounted rate for video audition recording
- waived film submission fees to IM NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. monthly film festival & FilmGate Interactive Media Festival
- free Cast House entry
- discounted workshops and screenings
- member only networking events & private film related events
- audition reel to play at IM NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. monthly film festival *1 time
NON PROFIT
$305/year
- $400 production insurance
- featured business on all marketing materials
- free Cast House entry
- discounted rates on workshops and screenings
- reduced rate on production meeting space
- member only networking events
- reduced FilmGate Interactive Conference Booth Rate
- 5 free tickets to FilmGate Interactive Media Festival
- advisory board eligible
ALL BUSINESS
$450/year
- $400 production insurance
- featured business on all marketing materials
- free Cast House entry
- company spotlight - up to 30 second trailer in our screenings
- discounted rates on workshops and screenings
- reduced rate production meeting space
- member only networking events
- reduced FilmGate Interactive Conference Booth Rate
- 5 free tickets to FilmGate Interactive Media Festival
- advisory board eligible
ARRIVE AT DOWNTOWN MEDIA CENTER
PK1 GARAGE $5 per event FilmGate event with FilmGate Validation
200 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33131
- 168 SE 1ST MIAMI FLORIDA 33131 3RD FLOOR
- METERED STREET PARKING ALONG FLAGLER STREET & SE 1ST
- USE PARKME.COM APP for events or times over 3 hours at the Downtown Media Center
- BRIGHTLINE TRAIN DOWNTOWN MIAMI STOP COMING SOON
- WATER TAXI DOWNTOWN STOP
- MIAMI DADE BUS & METRO RAIL MAP
- 10 minutes from Miami International Airport
FILMGATE WORKSPACE
CINEPHILIA ROOM
EL ORO
Casting & Private FilmScreenings
TREE HOUSE DESK
FILMGATE STUDIO
COMING SOON! GREEN SCREEN & PHOTO SHOOT SPACE
