Co-Production
Treaties
Official film co-production frameworks that help Jamaican and international producers share incentives, resources, and market access.
Available treaties
Film co-production frameworks for Jamaica
After reviewing the Film Commission pages, Trade Agreements, and the Guide to Filming in Jamaica, Jamaica's dedicated bilateral film co-production treaty is with the United Kingdom (2007). Related trade frameworks appear under Export Trade Agreements; this page focuses on screen co-production.
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Active co-production treaty
Jamaica's dedicated bilateral film co-production treaty is with the United Kingdom (2007). These cards summarise status, benefits, and regional access — confirm eligibility with the Film Commission for your project.
UK–Jamaica Treaty (2007)
Jamaica signed an official film co-production treaty with the United Kingdom in 2007.
Jamaica remains the only Anglophone Caribbean country with access to the associated benefits.
Contact the Film Commission before relying on treaty benefits for a specific production.
What official co-productions unlock
Co-produced films can qualify as national films in both countries.
Producers can access shared tax relief, joint project funding, and easier movement of production equipment across borders.
British and Jamaican partners can pool financial, creative, technical, and physical resources while sharing project risk.
Regional & multi-party access
Treaty conditions recognise Jamaica or a CSME member state for certain participation and spend rules.
Official co-productions may include additional co-producers when competent authorities agree.
Eligibility and application steps are set out in the full UK–Jamaica co-production agreement — ask the Film Commission for guidance.
Why co-produce
Advantages for filmmakers
Shared incentives & funding
Access foreign and local tax relief, subsidies, grant funding, and related fiscal benefits available to official co-productions.
Shared resources & risk
Pool crews, facilities, and financing across borders — delivering larger-scale projects with shared risk.
Larger combined markets
Reach audiences and distribution networks in both territories, with national-film status supporting market access.
Regional access via Jamaica
Treaty participation and spend rules can include Jamaica or a CSME member state — confirm details with the Film Commission for your production.
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Related Film Commission resources
Guide to Filming in Jamaica
Archival 2019 guide — an updated edition is in development by the Film Commission team. Use for historical reference while working with the Commission on current requirements.
Open archival guideJSDI financing
The Jamaica Screen Development Initiative funds eligible local, co-production, and destination screen projects.
Explore JSDITrade Agreements
See the UK–Jamaica Film Co-Production Treaty in the wider context of Jamaica's economic integration frameworks.
View trade agreements
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Planning a UK–Jamaica co-production?
The Film Commission can advise on treaty eligibility, facilitation, and next steps for your project.