REBATE | Cayman Islands Rebate | Awesome Productions

CAYMAN ISLANDS REBATE PROGRAMME

The Cayman Islands offers one of the Caribbean’s most competitive film incentives. Unlock up to 35% cash back on your spend! Fast payouts. Easy process. Stunning locations.

AT A GLANCE

Cash Rebate: Starting at 15% of Qualifying Production Expenditure

Maximum rebate: Up to 35% with uplifts

Fast payment: within 90 days of audit approval

Annual allocation: $1.5M+available for eligible productions

WHO CAN APPLY

Eligible productions including scripted and unscripted features, TV series, documentaries, and more. You'll need:

Minimum 250K QPE in the Cayman Islands
Proof of funding, insurance and chain of title.
Completion Bond (if applicable)
Cayman Islands screen credit and logo placement

REBATE UPLIFTS

10% Unscripted content filmed in the Cayman Islands
+5% Story explicitly set in the Cayman Islands
+5% Positive portrayal of the Cayman Islands
+5% High impact (spend $1.5M+ QPE + train Caymanians)
+5% Filming on Sister Islands (Cayman Brac / Little Cayman)
+10% Hiring Cayman residents or using qualifying local vendors

HOW IT WORKS

Apply — submit your application, budget, and supporting docs
Get Certified — receive an Interim Certificate within 20 days
Film — complete your production in the Cayman Islands
Claim Your Rebate — submit audited spend and receive payment in 90 days