Florida is a key screening state that gives studios access to one of the most diverse and demographically representative audiences in the country. Miami and the South Florida corridor serve as the primary screening hub, with Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville also seeing regular advance events. Florida's large retiree population, Cuban and Latin American communities, and tourist-driven economy create a uniquely varied audience that studios value for testing broad-appeal releases.
Miami leads Florida's screening volume, with AMC Aventura and Regal South Beach handling the most studio events. Tampa's AMC Highwoods and Orlando's Regal Pointe Orlando are secondary hubs. Free passes are distributed through Gofobo, Advance Screenings, and local radio stations. Miami Film Festival in March is the state's premier festival event, with a strong focus on Latin American and international cinema. The Florida Film Festival in Orlando adds indie screening opportunities.
Florida's multicultural audience makes Miami one of the most important test markets for studios releasing films internationally, particularly across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Orlando
7 events · 1 free · 6 concerts
Miami
5 events · 4 free · 2 concerts
Sunrise
3 events · 6 free
Fort Lauderdale
4 events · 2 concerts
Jacksonville
3 events · 2 concerts
Daytona Beach
2 events
Tampa
1 event · 2 free
Fort Meyers
1 event · 1 concert
St. Petersburg
1 event · 1 concert
Palm Beach
1 event · 1 concert
Venice
1 event · 1 concert
Sarasota
1 event · 1 concert
Naples
1 event · 1 concert
Clearwater
1 event · 1 concert
Pinellas Park
1 event
Gainesville
1 event
South Miami
1 event · 1 free
Coral Gables
1 event
Altamonte Springs
1 event · 1 free
SeeItEarly aggregates free advance screening passes from 20+ sources across 19 cities in Florida. Browse the city listings below, click "Get Passes," and follow the instructions on the source site. Most passes are first-come, first-served.
The most active cities are Orlando (7 events), Miami (6 events), Sunrise (6 events). New events are added daily as studios announce screenings.
Yes, most advance screenings are completely free. Studios use them to generate buzz and gather audience feedback before a movie's official release. Some premium events or film festival screenings may charge admission, which we clearly label.