Production
Accomodation
Overseas Crew should budget approx. US$200.00 - US$500.00 per night depending on the season.
The High season runs from Dec 15 – April 30.
Local Crew members are not local outside of Kingston. Local Crew Hotels will cost approx US$100 - $250 per person (some crew members will share). All crew members are transported to and from location by bus.
The High season runs from Dec 15 – April 30.
Local Crew members are not local outside of Kingston. Local Crew Hotels will cost approx US$100 - $250 per person (some crew members will share). All crew members are transported to and from location by bus.
Art Department
We have excellent Art Department crews and can meet all your needs. We have been known to erect an entire house in four (4) days, shoot it and demolish in another four (4) days. As our crews have had great experience working on many feature films, television series and commercials they are quick effective and dare I say brilliant.
Heineken Commercial 2007. This set was built on a beautiful beach in Jamaica
Casting
Our motto "Out of Many One People" shows all the diverse cultures of the Caribbean (African, Indian, Chinese, Arab, English, French, Spanish and Dutch) all are available. There is a large pool of actors available of which two hundred and twenty actors where selected for the television series "Going to Extreme" and only ten (10) selected from outside Jamaica.
Catering & Craft Service
A well fed crew is a happy crew and we provide first class location catering. We also pay special attention to any special need diet.
Crews
Our crew have worked with production houses from USA to Japan, Europe, Canada, Russia, New Zealand and most of Austrial Asia hence the experience they bring to the table is phenomenal.
We have a large group of very experienced film technicians here in Jamaica. We can supply a choice of excellent Keys for all film categories i.e. Gaffers, Key Grips, Best Boy Electrics, UPM’s, Co-ordinators, Art Directors, Set Decorators, Camera Operators, Camera assistants., Wardrobe supervisors., Prop Masters/ assistants, Hair and Make/up Keys, etc.
We have two DP's on Island whose reels are available on request; a first class gaffer and amazing grips and electricians. They are all freelancers.
We have a large group of very experienced film technicians here in Jamaica. We can supply a choice of excellent Keys for all film categories i.e. Gaffers, Key Grips, Best Boy Electrics, UPM’s, Co-ordinators, Art Directors, Set Decorators, Camera Operators, Camera assistants., Wardrobe supervisors., Prop Masters/ assistants, Hair and Make/up Keys, etc.
We have two DP's on Island whose reels are available on request; a first class gaffer and amazing grips and electricians. They are all freelancers.
Customs and Immigration
The Jamaica Film Commission provides a valuable link between productions and government agencies such as immigration and customs.
Immigration - anyone filming in the island of Jamaica less than thirty (30) days does not require a visa or a work permit
Generally work permits are not required but each island has its own laws so please check with us for clarification.
Customs: A complete list of all equipment (cameras. props, computers, wardrobe, expendables etc.) should also be faxed to the JAMPRO Film Office and our office.
The list should state the Country of origin, descriptions of the items with values and serial #s where applicable and a total value of all equipment and clothing that will be entering the country.
This list should also be totaled. Once this list is sent, we will apply for a waiver of duty/bond on your behalf. Five working days are required for the processing of the waiver documents.
(Please send me a copy of all documents sent to JAMPRO (Fax # 876-972-9784).
All equipment will be checked by customs both upon arrival and departure from Jamaica. It is important
that the list be as accurate as possible in order to facilitate easier documentation and passage through customs. An easy way is to number(#) each container and list the contents of each container separately.
Please remember that anything shipped in on a waiver of duty must also be shipped out. So do not make gifts of tools, production supplies/wardrobe unless approved by Customs.
Immigration - anyone filming in the island of Jamaica less than thirty (30) days does not require a visa or a work permit
Generally work permits are not required but each island has its own laws so please check with us for clarification.
Customs: A complete list of all equipment (cameras. props, computers, wardrobe, expendables etc.) should also be faxed to the JAMPRO Film Office and our office.
The list should state the Country of origin, descriptions of the items with values and serial #s where applicable and a total value of all equipment and clothing that will be entering the country.
This list should also be totaled. Once this list is sent, we will apply for a waiver of duty/bond on your behalf. Five working days are required for the processing of the waiver documents.
(Please send me a copy of all documents sent to JAMPRO (Fax # 876-972-9784).
All equipment will be checked by customs both upon arrival and departure from Jamaica. It is important
that the list be as accurate as possible in order to facilitate easier documentation and passage through customs. An easy way is to number(#) each container and list the contents of each container separately.
Please remember that anything shipped in on a waiver of duty must also be shipped out. So do not make gifts of tools, production supplies/wardrobe unless approved by Customs.
Equipment & Rentals
There are several small Equipment houses for rental of grip and Lighting Equipment and we can arrange rentals from them. We can send a list of these companies. Equipment can also be rented from Florida with arrival times on island within 24 hours
Equipment and Freight Shipping
Walters Productions has a good relationship with the airlines and shipping companies that service between North America and the Caribbean who specialize in film production equipment freight. We also work closely with local customs brokers who service, clearance and shipping of equipment in and out of Jamaica.
Film Rushes
We work with film labs in Miami and New York for processing and transfer. There is a 24 - 36 hour turn around time from all islands with an International Airport.
Transportation
We have experienced Transportation Coordinators and excellent drivers who are familiar with film production .
We operate mainly 7, 15 and 29 seater buses. Rates are available upon request.
We operate mainly 7, 15 and 29 seater buses. Rates are available upon request.