By: Gina Matthews
In accordance with the continued rollout of the Cayman Islands Film and TV Incentive Program, the Ministry of Tourism & Ports (MOTP) and the Cayman Islands Film Commission (CIFC) have begun the process of actively recruiting for the post of Cayman Islands Film Commissioner. This full time, salaried position is currently being advertised on the Cayman Islands Government employment portal, local publications and online outlets. This substantial milestone reinforces the commitment of the Cayman Islands Government, The Ministry of Tourism & Ports and the Cayman Islands Film Commission to provide increased opportunities for Caymanians through continued development of the burgeoning local film and television industry.
Building on the momentum of several international feature films and the recent HULU/Freeform/Disney+ series, “Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise”, the CIFC is working in conjunction with the international film and television community to capitalize and promote our country through the unique exposure that comes from international productions utilizing the Cayman Islands as a premium film location. Among other duties, the Film Commissioner will be responsible for promoting the Cayman Islands as a top-tier destination for production companies and studios, liaising with film or television projects that are approved to shoot on island, and coordinating the newly launched production incentive program, which offers up to a 35% rebate on qualifying on-island expenditures.
In recent years, the CIFC has assisted with more than 20 film and television productions, which have contributed millions of dollars into the local economy and provided specialized employment and hands-on training for Caymanians in the field. The CIFC’s efforts have also produced uniquely related, in-kind, high value marketing exposure for our islands with promotions on The Kelly Clarkson Show, premium billboards in New York’s Time Square and Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, and extensive marketing presence via social media and streaming service platforms. The CIFC has been actively promoting the Cayman Airways LAX-GCM direct service to influential members of the Hollywood entertainment industry, as well as fostering relationships in New York and the United Kingdom. The CIFC looks forward to the selected individual joining the efforts to grow the Cayman Islands as a “go to” location within the international creative community and to cultivate Caymanian talent for viable opportunities within the competitive industry.
The job posting is available on the Cayman Islands Government career portal at: https://www.careers.gov.ky
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