The city of Miami, Florida in the United States is a popular location for the filming and setting of movies and television shows, both fictional and non-fictional.
[1][2] Because of its climate and the high sunshine amounts, Florida has long been a favoured location for filmmakers, and the early silent film industry in the state rivaled Hollywood's in production.
[4] In particular, Miami has long been a popular filming location in Florida and continues to grow as the entertainment industry expands throughout the state.
[5][6] Worldwide, Miami is one of the largest production and distribution centers for commercial advertising, film, music, new media, still photography, and television industries.
combined economic impact in the local economy is about two billion dollars annually, with $100 to $150 million coming from more than 1,000 location filming shoots each year.[when?