FIJI Film Rebate increases to 47%.
 
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WHY FILM IN FIJI?

When you chose Fiji, you will discover why the top Hollywood productions and stars escape to Fiji. You will, experience the warmth and friendliness of its people; gain access to some of the most cost-effective production facilities; enjoy a fantastic exchange rate, and discover some of the most exotic shooting locations available in the world.

Breathtaking Location

Fiji provides the most exotic shooting locations in the world, from idyllic beaches, sand dunes, tropical rain forest, mountains, and rolling hills to city and suburban locations which can double of other cities.

Time Saving

Fiji has a total land area of 18,333 square kilometers. There are two major islands: Viti Levu which is 10,429 square kilometers and Vauna Levu which is 5,555 Square kilometers. Thanks to efficient highway, roads and ground and air transportation operations producers can get from one location to another in record time.

 Film Anywhere

The Fiji Audio Visual Commission will facilitate with immigration permits and customs clearance and also negotiates with local authorities on your behalf for filming permissions whether it is for a single film, TV project, series, or as a long term corporate relocation.

Low Labour Rate

The film and television production industry works six days (10 hours/days) per week and with the favorable exchange rates, your production money can take you a long way in Fiji.
 
Multilingual and Pluri-Cultural Society

Fiji's culture is a rich mosaic of indigenous, Indian, Chinese and European traditions and with English been the most widely spoken. The diversity of ethnic groups implies the availability of a pool of extras with fluency in various foreign languages.

Equipment & Video Editing

Fiji has most of the best film equipment & video editing in the South Pacific. Producers can hire film equipment from the local productions companies at a very low fee. Other heavy filming equipment can be brought in from overseas.

 
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

The Fiji Audio Visual Commission offers the following services to productions companies who wish to shoot in Fiji.

·   Acts as a liaison with other government bodies, agencies and institutions whose cooperation, clearances, or services are required.

·   Provides information, advises, directories, brochures and other collateral materials on locally available talent, crew, production resources & facilities.

·   Offers location assistance by developing options for locations and providing photos and other materials describing potential shooting sites.

·   Remains available to handle ongoing requests and/or sudden problems.

 
Advice and recommendation on locations

The Fiji Island offers different and alternative place to shoot. It is possible to find the wildest beaches up to spectacular colonial houses, through mountains, world religious celebrations, and endless sugar cane fields.

To shoot in Fiji it is important to consider if the location is situated in a public or private area. In this context it is of utmost importance to perform all necessary scouting, seek authorizations and permits in advance. Like the rest of the world, there are Rules and Regulations concerning restricted or security areas. Restricted and high security areas like the Airport or the Harbour will need more time to acquire authorization.

To get information, advice and recommendation on locations in Fiji for your film shooting, please email your request favc@fijiaudiovisual.org.fj or thomas@fijiaudiovisual.org.fj