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Film Lot to be Constructed in St. Thomas
By Andrea Braham May 21, 2014
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has announced plans to construct a film lot in Jamaica.
Negotiations are far advanced for the lease of the 20-acre former Goodyear Factory and complex, near Morant Bay in St. Thomas, as the site for the film lot.
The Minister pointed out that the lot will have multiple stages, outputting at Hollywood standards.
Mr. Hylton made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.
“A Hollywood studio has agreed to provide oversight on the project,” the Minister said, adding that the group, Real Vibez, is also in discussion with a leading music and film production school in the United States of America, to build a campus at the lot.
He further revealed that a deal to produce five films has been signed with film producer Steven Paul, who produces the films ‘Ghost Rider’ and ‘Baby Geniuses’.
By Andrea Braham May 21, 2014
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has announced plans to construct a film lot in Jamaica.
Negotiations are far advanced for the lease of the 20-acre former Goodyear Factory and complex, near Morant Bay in St. Thomas, as the site for the film lot.
The Minister pointed out that the lot will have multiple stages, outputting at Hollywood standards.
Mr. Hylton made the announcement during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21.
“A Hollywood studio has agreed to provide oversight on the project,” the Minister said, adding that the group, Real Vibez, is also in discussion with a leading music and film production school in the United States of America, to build a campus at the lot.
He further revealed that a deal to produce five films has been signed with film producer Steven Paul, who produces the films ‘Ghost Rider’ and ‘Baby Geniuses’.
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