Trinidad and Tobago Film Company
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Headquarters | Level 18 Tower D, International Waterfront Centre, 1 Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain, Trinidad |
| Parent agency | CreativeTT, Ministry of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Website | http://www.filmtt.co.tt/ |
The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company Limited (FilmTT) is the state agency established in 2006 to facilitate the growth and development of the film and audio-visual sector in Trinidad & Tobago. As a subsidiary of the Trinidad and Tobago Creative Industries Company Limited, FilmTT works on all aspects of film sector development, promotes Trinidad & Tobago as a film production location, and provides Film Commission services to local and incoming productions. FilmTT's mission is to maximise the economic and creative potential of Trinidad and Tobago's screen industries for the benefit of the country and its people.
FilmTT, along with MusicTT and FashionTT, are sub-companies of CreativeTT; collectively, the group reports to the Ministry of Trade and Industry and is charged with the sustainable development of the creative sector in Trinidad & Tobago.
As the country's Film Commission, FilmTT promotes Trinidad & Tobago as a location to attract productions to shoot there, and provides services to local and international producers. These are the services that FilmTT offers:
- Arrange for smooth entry of equipment, cast and crew into the country for all productions.
- Connect international producers to local production companies to set up production logistics on the ground on their behalf.
- Provide production support services to local producers, including endorsement letters.
- Increase overall ease for productions by building a network of agencies in Trinidad and Tobago committed to making the country more “film friendly”.
- Manage production incentives, primarily the Production Expenditure Rebate Programme, which offers up to 35% cash back on services, and 20% cash back for hiring local labour.
- Champion the film industry's potential to diversify the economy and contribute to GDP to Government, investors, service suppliers, local and international partner agencies, and industry stakeholders.
FilmTT came under the purview of the Trinidad and Tobago Creative Industries Company in 2013.