Can FILMS make money for JAMAICA? 🎥 💰 The launch of FILM FUND.

Jamaica launches JSDI (Jamaica Screen Development Initiative) to support filmmakers in Jamaica. The question is - can films make money for Jamaica? Recently, Paramount Pictures spent millions of dollars in Jamaica while filming "Bob Marley: One Love". This is just an example of what it means financially for Jamaica when a Hollywood team comes and brings their budgets to make a movie in Jamaica.

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[shinesproduction]

IRINA. You outdid yourself on this one for me, personally! As a burgeoning filmmaker living here in FL, fresh out of film school, wanting to "do business" in Jamaica, particularly in the film sector, I more than appreciated this video and its content. I have been networking for years with local Jamaican filmmakers down there and also have been watching locally "produced" Jamaican films down there as entertainment, but also as a glimpse into what is happening with the film industry landscape there. So its good to see that there are now funding in place for these independent filmmakers to apply to for financial help to make their projects better, as far as the resources needed. I can go on and on, but I have saved this video and have taken notes on some of the film sectors and individuals mentioned, and will move accordingly. Thank you so much again, for doing "the work", and keep it up! And yes, definitely apply yourself! I would love to see the likes of a "Marcus Garvey" or a "Nanny of the Maroons" type movie, etc. God bless! ✨🇯🇲❤

[stanfordphillips]

Jamaica has all you need to make good films, sunshine beach’s location and lighting. Rule the waves.JA.

[marktpatterson]

As A Jamaican been watching you from the start PLEASE MEK SURE YU APPLY !!!! PERIOD ..What you have been doing for us is priceless RESPECT MI JAMAICAN SISTER .Yes we fully adapt you !!!

[Kalasun]

The story of any Jamaican person could be captivating bc we have such a variety in family culture but we also of the ties that binds us as one Jamaica. I cannot wait to see what our brilliant minds produces.

[qxnnwqv]

You are a genuine person my dear lady. You are doing the right thing with any motive and you respect Jamaican people.

Much appreciation

[ChanVanessaErnandez]

I watched this twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. I'm excited for my island, the local industry and all the creative and crew!! We are an international brand, and now we have this special opportunity to be known for another positive thing outside music, Track & Field, and our awesome beaches.

[annemariemckenzie-brown]

Irina this was a fantastic highlight of the Jamaican film industry. It was especially interesting to see Henzill's daughter and hear about the sacrifice her father made to make sure Harder They Come was made. Such tremendous talent on the island. Hopefully the fund will accomplish its goals. Thank you for this video.

[lgstephenson]

I would love to see a well put together documentary about Usain Bolt. Simply name "Bolt's Journey" from a boy to a young man who captivates and moves so many around the world.
I believe fans around the world would love to see how this greatness comes to be....

[tracywinter]

Thank you 😊🫶for all the info👏I'm back here in Jamaica🇯🇲That's my go to place. My heaven🏝Love it next step is to move here💛🖤💚.🎉

[nadinebeckford]

For me one of our books like "The Cow called Boy" can turn that into a film.

[donfrossa]

An organized Film and Sports industry is well needed in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[kennedyrichards]

👏👏👏👏🖤💛💚💯🙏🏾..Next, sport. The life and times of Marcus garvey would be a great movie, and I believe would be an international success. .

[franklinbrown]

I am a frequent reader of online gleaner and observer. But never see anything about this wonderful initiative. What a country?

[MaggyFilms]

So happy you watched Cool runnings back in the days because it’s a blessing having you onboard today.Continue to do what you’re doing for us film makers.

[AA_dagrt]

There is so many stories I'd love to hear. One I would love to be told on feature film is Queen Nanny of the maroons, I think this could be a very captivating story that shows the resilience of Jamaica and her people.

[yshxoxl]

A lot Jamaicans are not happy about the one love film although it's a success, so it's a great opportunity to do it the Jamaicans way.

[yanikeonpurpose]

A different side to Jamaica I didn’t even know existed! Thank you

[vivette]

I love the way U speak so positive about our country. Thank you for doing these videos

[yvonneb]

I would like to see a movie about Shelly Frazer Pryce. DOCUMENTARY about Jamaica Track N Field, Movie about the inception of the rum industry, Nanny, Marcus Garvey. There is so much to be told from Slavery to Now. I'm so Proud of Country and People. So much Richness and Depth..❤

[MARCIAEROBERTS]

The last time I was in Jamaica, we went to a theme park in Ochi Rio's. it had shops and a cinema. I thought then that this would make a great place as a film set as the atmosphere felt dreamy and slightly cartoonish. For example I was walking along window gazing and was startled to look down and saw ducks with their ducklings just waddling along beside me as if they were going shopping too. Jamaica would be perfect for a netflix series due to the beautiful infrastructure and lively people.