Discover 7 expert tips for shooting commercials in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from permits to tax incentives. Partner with CereProds for seamless video production
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The acquisition of RED Cinema by Nikon marks a significant shift in the world of cinematography, with potential implications for filmmakers worldwide. Nikon's recent press release unveils their strategic acquisition, indicating a bold move into the premium cine camera systems market. This acquisition brings together the expertise of Nikon's imaging technology and RED Cinema's acclaimed lineup of cine cameras, potentially shaping the future of cinematic imagery…
Puerto Rico, with its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse community, is a treasure trove of talent waiting to be discovered. As a burgeoning independent film and video production company, we are on a mission to showcase the unparalleled creativity and brilliance that the island has to offer. We are excited to announce that we are actively seeking a wide range of talent and assets for our upcoming projects, spanning from captivating commercials to mesmerizing music videos and compelling films.
People: Puerto Rico is home to a multitude of talented individuals who possess the unique ability to breathe life into any project. Whether you are an aspiring actor, a skilled musician, an expressive dancer, or a captivating model, we invite you to become a part of our creative family. Embrace the opportunity to showcase your talent and share your story with the world.
Animals: The island is teeming with charismatic and beautiful animals that can add an extra layer of charm and intrigue to our visual narratives. From well-trained dogs and majestic horses to exotic birds and colorful marine life, we are keen on featuring the natural beauty of Puerto Rico through the lens of its diverse fauna.
Cars and Vehicles: Every project we undertake demands an extensive range of vehicles to bring our visions to life. Whether you own a classic car, a sleek motorcycle, or a rugged off-road vehicle, your prized possession could play a pivotal role in shaping the visual narrative of our projects.
Locations: With its breathtaking beaches, lush rainforests, historic architecture, and urban landscapes, Puerto Rico offers an array of stunning locations that serve as the perfect backdrop for our creative endeavors. If you own or have access to unique and visually captivating spaces, we want to collaborate with you to weave captivating stories through the lens of your environment.
At CereProds, we firmly believe in the transformative power of storytelling, and we are committed to nurturing the untapped potential of Puerto Rico's talent and resources. By fostering collaboration and celebrating the diverse voices and perspectives that define the island, we aim to create compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity, passion, and discovery? Join us in bringing your talent to the forefront of our projects, and together, let's elevate the spotlight on Puerto Rico's rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess.
If you're ready to showcase your talent or share your unique assets with us, we encourage you to take the first step and connect with our team. You can submit your portfolio, showreel, or asset details through our online submission form. Let's embark on a collaborative adventure that promises to shape the future of visual storytelling in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Be part of the magic. Together, let's bring your talent, resources, and stories to the world's stage. Join us in shaping the future of cinematic and visual arts in Puerto Rico.
We can't wait to discover the incredible talent and assets that await us on this enchanting island. Let's make history together.
Puerto Rico is known for its idyllic beaches, historic cities and dense, verdant rainforests. As a film making destination it is highly sought after thanks to its climate, location and natural and man-made assets. Let’s look at 5 reasons you should be shooting your next project in Puerto Rico:
Climate
Puerto Rico is a tropical filming destination with an average temperature around 80˚F (27˚C) year round; typically dry in lowland and humid in rainforest areas. The predictable nature of weather patterns makes planning and preproduction a little easier and allows for reliable scheduling around potential weather disparities. Once a huge rainforest, Puerto Rico now has a number of economic and residential centers, including capital San Juan to the north and historic capital Ponce to the south. In the rainforest areas of El Yunque and smaller forests further west, typical moderate showers occur regularly to keep the lush vegetation well fed and flowers blooming in a range of powerful colors.
Incentives
While most states offer some form of tax incentives, Puerto Rico's Act 27 enables a wide array of economic incentives that help reduce film and media production expenses, including a 40% tax credit on all payments to resident companies and individuals. Coupled with 20% incentive for non-resident entities, qualifying productions can mitigate part of their cost with some of the most attractive film tax incentives in the world today.
Location
Aside from the local topography of stunning beaches, rainforests, historic architecture and naturally occurring caves and rock formations, Puerto Rico is also situated a short flight from mainland USA. As part of the United States no passport is needed for US citizens traveling to work, no currency exchange and no cross-border hassle. Transporting equipment is possible on all commercial airlines, however we are endowed with a wide range of high quality broadcast standard production equipment on the island.
Contrast
Few films take place in a single location or setting, and producers are responsible for deciding the optimal strategy for capturing all required content in the most sensible and economically-minded way. The island of Puerto Rico is a land of stark contrast: from ancient rainforests with tropical plants and animals, waterways and valleys, beaches and deserts to towering modern high rise buildings, historic colonial-era towns and angular cityscapes. Contained within a 100x35 mile island and supplemented by some of the worlds most beautiful beaches in Culebra and Vieques, as well as main island beach-centric areas such as Rincon, Luquillo and Mayaguez. Puerto Rico has hosted countless films, fashion shoots, TV shows and documentaries.
Expertise
It takes a village of people to bring an idea to life and when it comes to film production these people must be highly trained and dedicated individuals that are qualified and able to execute on direction time and again. At any one time Puerto Rico has upwards of three full feature productions worth of professionals in every distinction from hair & makeup through key grip and cinematography. Supported by the ICG 600 out of New York and IATSE 494, Puerto Rico has Hollywood-tier, locally based crew bringing their expertise to each vital, moving part of a full production.
We aim to reduce the work flow of creatives when filming in Puerto Rico, freeing them to concentrate of the creative elements of their respective projects and leave the logistics to us. CereProds has a wide range of experience across different media channels in providing production services at every stage of development and production. Contact us today to discuss your next project.
Video is far and away the most persuasive sales tool in any brands’ arsenal. Gone are the days of slow-loading, heavily pixelated videos- todays brands shoot in 4k, with full motion control, cinema grade lenses, 3D graphics, color grading, carefully structured scripts, storyboards and positioning to keep production values at the highest level and ensure the best…
It has played for countless locations around the world and continues to attract producers with its blend of contemporary and historic architecture and naturally occurring features, but Puerto Rico is not just loved because of its environmental factors. With starting rates at 40%, PR offers the most competitive tax credits available in the United States, thanks to its commitment to driving investment and trade with the mainland and beyond.
Loiza Medical Documentary
Media-C and Usual Suspects Productions out of Washington D.C. chose Cerebral Productions to help realize their documentary in Puerto Rico. The production looks at revolutionary ways to encourage medical professionals to engage in a career that truly helps those in need. We can't wait to see the finished product and will be sure to post it here on the Cerebral Productions homepage.
Gary Geboy, Director of Photography
The range of services we provide in our Line Production packages is literally endless. Every day, unique and unusual concepts cross our collective desks.
Gary Geboy, Rick Patterson Sound Recordist, Beth Muzio Producer.
Every client means the world to us, we can't bear to imagine a world without them.
Patricia Cook, Executive Producer, Gary Geboy, Alejandro Muzio, interviewer.
Patricia Cook, Alejandro Muzio, Gary Geboy.
Production Services
If you intend to film in Puerto Rico and need production services contact us.
Our previous clients include IMG Media, Channel 5 UK and many more. See why Cerebral Productions is the first choice for filming in Puerto Rico.
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Congratulations from all at Cerebral Productions to Ludi Lin, who was recently confirmed as "The Black Ranger" in the reboot of Power Rangers. Lin's acquisition was rumored in a tweet and confirmed by Lionsgate, production outfit behind the film.
Ludi Lin was involved with Sugarfields early in production and was instrumental in helping the production get off the ground.
Meet @Ludi_Lin who is morphing into the Black Ranger in the #PowerRangers Movie! More scoop: https://t.co/yFLUn9ORhN pic.twitter.com/SZluIMf8xS
— Power Rangers (@PowerRangers) October 22, 2015