JAMAICA FILM COMMISSION

JAMAICA OPPORTUNITIES
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Overview of Jamaica
Talent
The cultural centre
of the Caribbean
Bob Marley
Shelly Ann Fraser
and a melting pot
of creative wealth.
Shaggy
Usain Bolt
Investor Assistance
JAMPRO
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WHO ARE WE?
 Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)
 Film Commission established in 1988
 Our Purpose
 Attract and assist investors
 Promote development of Trade and Industry
 Strengthen and find markets for exporters
 Improve country’s business climate
 Improve country’s investment attractiveness
Creative Industries
Reputable History in Filming - 3200 projects
and counting!
Film: Why Jamaica
Waivers and Incentives
• Tax- Free profits from overseas release of film and video for 9
years;
• General consumption Tax (GCT) rebate of 17.5%
• Duty-free and tax free concessions on equipment, machinery
and materials for infrastructure
• The Motion Picture Industry Encouragement Act which provides
• relief from income tax
• investment allowance of 70% of the total expenditure on production
facilities.
Our Film, Your Film, Any film
SMALL ISLAND
“Jamaica was able to make the
shooting of Small Island a unique
and memorable experience.”
Small Island is a multi-award winning
novel by Andrea Levy, filmed by BBC
Grainne Marmion –Producer
MUSIC
The Business of Reggae
THE LOCATION
THE INCENTIVES
• Over 25 state of the art
• Tools of Trade Incentives for music
recording studios
• Internationally Experienced
production teams
• Experience along entire
value chain
• Mature intellectual property
framework
equipment
• Tax allowances and waivers for
temporary importation of equipment
• Assistance with work permits
applications and exemptions
SPORTS
They Train in Jamaica!
University of Technology, Jamaica
• Univer
University of the West Indies
• Home of the Racers Club – the home of Usain
Bolt
• Olympic-quality track
• Sports museum/attraction
Creative Industries
• Fashion
• Visual Arts
• Performing Arts
Jamaica Not So Far Away!
Approximate times to major cities
Jamaica to Toronto: 3hrs 31 mins
Jamaica to New York: 3hrs 7 mins
Jamaica to Miami: 1hr 5 mins
Jamaica to LA: 5hrs 28 mins
Jamaica to Dallas: 3hrs 7 mins
Jamaica to Chicago: 3hrs 28 mins
Jamaica to Atlanta: 2hrs 18 mins
Source: JAMPRO
• http://vimeo.com/21071252
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRLOjqkFAo
• Q&A
Overview of Jamaica
Doing Business Rankings 2010
Latin America and the Caribbean
10
Source: JAMPRO
**JAMPRO Confidential
FILM, FASHION
AND MUSIC
 Film Licenses
Permits
Bond Waivers
Locations
Security
Work Permits
Investor Meetings
Partnerships
Policy
Production Managers
Trade Shows – Film Festivals
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
FILM
The Location
• Multiple scenes ONE LOCATION
• Abundance of hotel rooms
The Reason
• Waivers for temporary importation of
equipment
• Idyllic climate
• Provision of transportation and hotel
• First world telecom infrastructure
• Modern Road Network
The People
• All welcoming culture
• Diverse population
• Day players
**JAMPRO Confidential
linkages
• Assistance with work permits applications
and exemptions
• Assistance with location scouting
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
Production Capabilities
•
Storage and security
•
Equipment that cannot be sourced locally can be
imported temporarily duty-free
•
Full grip, lighting equipment, 1000-amps Crawford
generators, trucks, honey-wagon Red-One Camera and•
Research and academic support through liaising with
attachments
the University of the West Indies, Ed Kritzler, Ainsley
Henriques and Institute of Jamaica
**JAMPRO Confidential
Overview of Jamaica
Doing Business in Jamaica
INVESTOR FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
•
Jamaica attracted some US$ 1.4 million in foreign direct
investment in 2008.
•
Rated by the World Bank as the 10th best place in the
world to start a business.
•
Survey from Foreign Direct Investment Magazine
ranked Jamaica number two in the region.
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Best Infrastructure and Investment Strategy.
Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development/ World Bank
**JAMPRO Confidential
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
Jungle Locations
Cranbrook Flower Forest
This is the most feasible location as it is:
 Situated on 130 Acres including 40 acres
which are landscaped.
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Highly acclaimed both locally and overseas.
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Sports a hiking trail along the Little River that
leads to the river where it rises out of the
ground.
Cranbrook Flower Forest
St. Ann, Jamaica
**JAMPRO Confidential
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
Historical Locations
Port Royal and The Palisades
This is the most feasible location due to its:
 History/notoriety- shipping center of the
“new world”, home of pirate and privateers
and the 1692 earthquake

Being the largest and oldest fortress on the
island- erected soon after the 1655 English
conquest
Port Royal
Kingston, Jamaica
**JAMPRO Confidential
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
Beach Locations
Beach of Frankfort Villa
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Doctors Bay Beach
Montego Bay
Enchanted Gardens
St. Ann
Boston Beach
Portland
**JAMPRO Confidential
The People - Day Players
**JAMPRO Confidential
Creative Industries: Why Jamaica
FASHION
• Internationally recognized models
• Home to top 2 modeling agencies in the Caribbean
• Linkages with major International
modeling agencies
• Caribbean Fashion Week and Style Week Jamaica –
two events on the International fashion calendar
• Linkages with major International
fashion houses
• Strong Nexus with multi-billion dollar Reggae music
industry
**JAMPRO Confidential
FASHION
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Creative Industries
Investment Opportunities
As the industry evolves, there is scope for increased investment in development
inputs primarily in the areas of:
• Studio construction, sound stages, and post production facilities in film
• Equipment rental
• Film School
• Film and entertainment security
• Film Insurance
• Performing arts venue construction
•Fashion Lines
**JAMPRO Confidential
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