St Kitts and Nevis Becoming a Top Filmmaking Destination in the Region

By Sherrica Thompson

Staff Writer

#StKittsandNevis, December 14, 2022 – With MSR Media having a lineup of eight movies already filmed in St Kitts and Nevis and another one, Strictly Confidential, currently being shot in Nevis, the twin island is well on its way to becoming one of the top film destinations in the Caribbean.

According to the Government of St Kitts and Nevis, four movies have already been released.  These are Assailant, Christmas in the Caribbean, Christmas in Paradise, and  A Week in Paradise.

The other four, One Year Off, Us or Them, The Island, and Black Noise, are scheduled to be released in 2023.

In addition, three other films, First Law, Fast Sea, and Paradise Peak, are in the preparation stages to be produced in St. Kitts and Nevis in 2023.

The most recently released film, Christmas in the Caribbean, premiered on Sunday, December 11, in St. Kitts.

While speaking at a media briefing before the movie premiere on Sunday, Chief Producer at MSR Media SKN, Philippe Martinez, said his company’s work in St. Kitts and Nevis over nearly two years has been successful.

“MSR Media arrived 22 months ago in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. In 22 months, we have produced nine films, two short films which have made this country already the third destination for film in the Caribbean,” Martinez said.

Martinez also noted that the country was being recognized internationally as a film destination.

“Last week, I got a call from one of the biggest film creators and directors on the planet who has created one of the biggest franchises on the planet.  And he called me and said, ‘Philippe I have to tell you, I’ve been rating for the last year what you guys are doing in St. Kitts and Nevis.  It has inspired me, and I wrote a script for St. Kitts do you mind if I come to see you?  I would love for you to produce it over there.

“That means what we have done with our team – our team in Nevis, our team in St. Kitts – has already attracted a studio in Hollywood who understands that now this country is a major player in the business of producing movies,” Martinez stated.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew, while expressing his appreciation to Martinez and his team, said St Kitts and Nevis will develop a film industry.

“I want to thank Philippe for really coming through on what we had discussed sometime before that St. Kitts and Nevis must become part of the film industry, and right on these two beautiful islands, we will develop a movie industry as well. And so, he has embarked, and he has delivered and continues to deliver, and today we have this great movie, Christmas in the Caribbean,” the Prime Minister said.

Christmas in the Caribbean is now available for all to watch.