Wakulla County's scenery and historic sites make it a hidden gem for filmmakers, offering a variety of shots for different styles of films.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: ON THE ROAD: Why local filmmakers say Wakulla County is a hidden gem for capturing Florida on filmAs many may know, filmmakers have produced major movies at Wakulla Springs. I went on the road to the Historical Society and other well-known places in the county to learn more about why they're are drawn to the area.Sopchoppy local Sammy Tedder recently created the short film "River Obscura: Secrets of a Black Water River." He says Wakulla has much to offer visually."Well, it's just, there's so much here. There's so many things to film, if you just slow down and look. And I'm trying to document it the way it is, or has been. I started about 10 years ago, producing films about the Sopchoppy area. And so, things are rapidly changing with population growth. And so, I'm trying to show people what was here during this time period," Tedder said.Tedder said his connection to the area inspired his work."I grew up in Tallahassee and spent a lot of time in Wakulla County and eventually moved here about 20 years ago. And so, that became my subject," Tedder said.Other filmmakers agree with Tedder, saying every time they go out to film, there is something new for them to see.Robert Seidler has worked on many productions and shared his favorite spots to shoot."Have to be two hikes, uh, the Sopchoppy hike on the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Shepherd Springs Cathedral Palmhammock hike over near Spring Creek," Seidler said.Wakulla native Stacy Brown says the county offers versatility in set design."If you film down in Saint Mark's, you could be shooting a Tarzan movie, you know what I mean? But then if you went over to Mashes Sands, you could shoot it like you're on a deserted island. You know, there's so many different places where you don't have to travel across, uh, you know, the globe to get to an island to shoot this film. You could literally do most of everything right here in Wakulla County," Brown said.Local filmmakers say Wakulla County is Florida's best-kept secret for the future of filmmaking.To highlight what makes Wakulla County so special, WTXL ABC 27 will be filming shows live at Wakulla Springs State Park on Friday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. You can also take part in a listening session earlier in the day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.This story was reported on air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.Like us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram and X. ...read more read less