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The Indie Golden Age vs. Today’s Digital Wild West: A Filmmaker’s Take

The Indie Golden Age vs. Today’s Digital Wild West: A Filmmaker’s Take

The 1990s were my cinematic north star—indie films like Pulp Fiction, The Blair Witch Project, and Clerks weren’t just movies; they were a revolution. Low budgets, big ideas, and a shot at the big screen felt within reach. Now, in 2025, running Cereprods from Puerto Rico, I see a different beast: a sprawling, digital indie world that’s both thrilling and maddening. So, how did we get from that golden age to this platform-driven chaos? Let’s dig in

Location Guide: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Location Guide: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nestled on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, Old San Juan is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the oldest European-founded settlements in the Americas, this colorful colonial district offers much more than just a glimpse into the past—it’s a living, breathing destination that seamlessly blends architectural marvels, strategic fortifications, and modern appeal. For travelers, photographers, filmmakers, and anyone with an eye for the extraordinary, Old San Juan is a…

Puerto Rico Location Filming in the Age of COVID

Puerto Rico Location Filming in the Age of COVID

It has never been more important to have responsible production management, in particular when stateside and international talent and creatives travel to Puerto Rico for filming and production.

Let’s take a look at local Puerto Rican COVID-19 responses from an industry-specific perspective.

Supermodel Roots - Joan Smalls | Vogue

Supermodel Roots - Joan Smalls | Vogue

When British Vogue wanted to shoot a brand new series focusing on the roots of the worlds most iconic supermodels, they chose CereProds to get the ball rolling in Puerto Rico with Joan Smalls, on Forbes current ranking 8th highest paid model in the world. Find out more>>

Film Production Tax Incentives: Puerto Rico

Film Production Tax Incentives: Puerto Rico

Recent changes to the law pertaining film tax credits in Puerto Rico have provided great benefits for commercial producers in particular, with the threshold for qualification being reduced to $50,000. At base level returns start at 40% on local spend. The film incentive opportunities in Puerto Rico even...

Winds of Change, Puerto Rico: The Forgotten Colony

Winds of Change, Puerto Rico: The Forgotten Colony

The winds of Hurricane Maria left a wound across the island of Puerto Rico, not just in its physical impact but by accelerating the need for conclusion and swift resolution as pertains her economic woes.

Ops Facilities for Non-Fixed Business Locations

Ops Facilities for Non-Fixed Business Locations

In the wake of Hurricane Maria one thing that has been in short supply on the island is hotel rooms and temporary accommodation. With over 32,000 relief workers staying in Puerto Rico the hotel industry has been...