Fiji continues to cement itself as one of the best tropical locations in the world for film production.
And according to the Government, this year has seen major shows produced in Fiji being released in established broadcast networks in the United States like CBS and ABC, while also opening new markets in the online streaming sector with companies like Peacock TV (NBCUniversal) and Roku TV.
“Our continued efforts to create a reliable, robust and sustainable ecosystem for the film industry is being very well received in the market,” Film Fiji CEO Ramiro Tenorio said in a government statement.
“We are seeing a steady return of productions and an influx of enquiries from producers that value Fiji’s pristine locations, English speaking crew, connectivity and developed infrastructure,” he said.
Mr Tenorio said Fiji was home to some of the most watched TV shows in the US, with the likes of Survivor, Bachelorette and Love Island; and the size and distribution of those shows put them among the most significant TV brands in the world.
“Our local service providers are working with these large international teams, and they are delivering at such a high level that it allows producers to come back, knowing that they will find the support they need locally.
“Our teams understand the high-stakes, fast-paced and demanding productivity required by our sector. We want to continue seeing more locals becoming crew members, developing their skills, or building specialised companies servicing the industry.
“The support by all stakeholders is fundamental, and we deeply appreciate the efforts made by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Fiji, Investment Fiji, Immigrations and many other key players in the development of this industry.”
Fiji’s audio visual industry recorded a net Fiji spend of $71.3million so far this year.
It was also revealed that within the first eight months of the year, Fiji attracted shows with a total local spend of $86million and a total production budget of more than $236million.
