🎬 Cayman Islands to boost film and TV production with new film commissioner role

The Cayman Islands' Ministry of Tourism & Ports (MOTP) is stepping up its game in the film and television industry by creating a new role - the film commissioner. The new position aims to promote the Cayman Islands as a premier location for film, television, and media production. This move follows the recent success of the reality TV show "Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise". The film commissioner will be responsible for facilitating the function of the Cayman Islands Film Commission (CIFC) and will act as the primary liaison between the CIFC, the Cayman Islands Government (CIG), private sector stakeholders, and international clients. 🌴

The film commissioner will also be tasked with promoting the Cayman Islands as a top-tier destination for production companies and studios, liaising with film or television projects approved to shoot on the island, and coordinating the newly launched production incentive program. This program offers up to a 35% rebate on qualifying on-island expenditures. The ministry believes that this initiative will provide increased opportunities for Caymanians through the continued development of the local film and television industry. 🎞️

In recent years, the CIFC, chaired by Caymanian filmmaker Frank E. Flowers, has assisted with more than 20 film and television productions. These projects have contributed millions of dollars to the local economy and provided specialized employment and hands-on training for Caymanians in the field. The CIFC has also been actively promoting the Cayman Airways LAX-GCM direct service to influential members of the Hollywood entertainment industry, fostering relationships in New York and the United Kingdom. 🎥