Barbados
Locations. Barbados is the easternmost Caribbean island. It is very flat. Much of the country is circled by coral reefs. Surfing. White sand beaches and turquoise waters. Cruise ships. Tropical Gardens. Unique pastoral landscapes. Plantation Houses.
Permits. Permitting in Barbados is a very straightforward process requiring usually no more than one week for permits.
When to shoot? Barbados has beautiful weather most of the year. The average sunshine hours per day are eight to 10 from November to March and eight to nine from April to October. Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November but this period is usually limited to brief rain showers. Barbados is often spared the worst effects of the region's due to its far eastern location.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/bb-country.html
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad. Miami is the closest major production centre and is only a 3.5 hour flight away.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. Most citizens are of Afro-Caribbean descent with some East Indian, Middle Eastern and Caucasian looks also available. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad. Miami offers a deep multicultural pool of talent.
Barbados has no pool of directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. It's close proximity to Miami and other major US production centres allows easy access to those pools of creative talent.
Please contact us for recommended directors, DoP's and photographers for your project.
Crews are non-union. Key crew need to be brought in. Miami is the closest major production centre should you need to look further.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. No fixed premiums apply. We package deals for local crew / talent.
Equipment. Needs to be brought in from abroad.
Art department and set construction is very basic.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Barbados.
Film Stock. None available locally. Miami is the closest major production centre.
Post Production. There are no post production facilities in Barbados. Miami is the closest major production centre.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local Barbadan embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international airlines service flights to Barbados.
Accommodation. Best options in Barbados include:
Royal Westmoreland - http://www.royalwestmoreland.com/
Coral Reef Club - http://www.coralreefbarbados.com/
Fairmont Royal Pavilion - http://www.fairmont.com/royalpavilion
Sandy Lane Hotel - http://www.sandylane.com/
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting and scouting.
Safety. On the whole Barbados is a very safe and reliable place for foreign productions to visit.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Barbados, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
