Lights Camera action! … and the door opened and suddenly a giant old man with a mysterious cloak sprang out of nowhere and grabbed the little one who was hiding near the closet … help! help! But the old giant did not bother with the boy’s call for help … suddenly a flash of light succumbed all over the place … and the giant was seen dead with the boy standing in the corner and was relieved to know I was already sure …. CUT! This is a sample script in a film production; everything is being directed and connected in a timely manner to satisfy the movie’s audience. Speaking of movies, if numbers are to be discussed, then the biggest produced movies in history could only be found in the home of movie stars and viewers: Orlando.
In addition to being called the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” Orlando is also named “Hollywood East” because of the many blockbuster movies that were filmed and produced there. It is no wonder because it is home to the largest movie studios in the world, such as Walt Disney and Universal Studios.
The most important film production in the city dates back to the 1990s, when it became an active company in film making. Through this, they built film schools around the place including Film Sail University, which is highly regarded as an institution of the entertainment industry. They are also the pioneers in hosting the Florida Film Festival.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your cameras ready and we’ll go over the hottest movies that were filmed at various locations in Orlando.
Who wouldn’t be familiar with the top-grossing film Lethal Weapon starring Mel Gibson? The third installation of this film was shot in Orlando. The building that was demolished in the opening scene was the old Orlando City Hall. This has been the most famous cinematic moment in the city.
Jaws 3D, a 1983 heart-pounding thriller, was filmed at Seaworld Orlando. But some parts of the movies were edited and can no longer be viewed as part of the venue. The popular comedy actor also filmed The Water boy here in 1998, the interior and exterior of the film’s so-called college were shot at Stetson University in DeLand.
Another horror movie titled House on Haunted Hill was shot on the Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Universal’s Islands of adventure. Monster, starring Charlize Theron, took home Semoran Skateway and Fun World in Sanford. Other movies like Passenger 57, My Girl, Parenthood, and Ernest Saves Christmas were also filmed here.
As the camera continues to roll, Orlando will always be a part of every individual’s mind for many generations for his great contributions to the film industry.