Qualifying on-island spend includes: pre to post-production, equipment, services and labour as well as above and below the line costs
Zero taxes on equipment imported temporarily for the production
100% exemption from Customs Duties, Customs Service charges and Value Added Taxes on any or equipment imported for the production.
Use of Government properties free of cost
Fast track approval of work permits for non-local workers.
One stop fast track approval of all projects.
Additional Incentives for Eligible Productions
Note: This incentive is a Working incentive and strictly for the purposes of the production.
Hotel accommodation and transportation for 3 persons for a 3 -Day Familiarization trip for explorative purposes for eligible productions that have applied and paid for the Filming Permit and proof of hiring of local crew for the production ahead of the scout.
Services of a Location Scout during the 3-Day Familiarization trip paid for by Government. These 3 days can utilised entirely during the trip or split between the trip days and a pre-scout. Any scout services needed beyond the 3 days will be paid for by the client/foreign production company.
The incentive offered will be a percentage of the below the line costs – contact the Film Commission for more details.
The Incentive also does not cover gift shop purchases, resort/hotel activities or spa treatments through the selected accommodation for talent and crew.
Eligibility
Contact the Film Commission for eligibility details.
Deliverables for Productions
Nevis Film Commission to be mentioned in the credits with logo in credits as well, “Filmed in Nevis” to be included in the credits.
Social media credit and mentions
Behind-the-scenes photos & video for promotional use
Where applicable, permission to interview cast and crew on the experience of filming on the island for promotional purposes. This can also include shout-outs from cast and crew.
Delivery of a copy of the final product for archival purposes unless permission for screening is given.
Delivery of short clips or the trailer of the final product for promotional purposes
Permission to screen final product privately for local crew or permission to be included in a local Arts Festival.
