Business Barbados - 2023 Edition

This was one of the largest - if not the largest - and longest productions ever held in Barbados to my knowledge, with over 200 local and international cast and crew at its peak. After Season 2 was released in 2021, it reached number one on Netflix charts worldwide for several weeks. On the back of its huge success, the production team again returned to our beautiful shores to film Season 3 in 2022, having fallen in love with Barbados’ unique aesthetic and people. I can’t help being super proud of playing a part in this series, and I must give a huge thank you to the Barbados Government at all levels for playing a pivotal role in making this stellar production happen. We also have an amazing resource of local crew and suppliers who we relied on heavily to make the production successful. Everyone from gaffers to art department, hair and makeup, local actors and extras, to truck drivers and skip delivery services, plus the Barbados Police Service for their unwavering professionalism in protecting and assisting us throughout. The way Bajans came together for this production was incredible.” The pandemic has forced human beings to make dramatic, long-term changes globally. Streaming has seen a significant increase in popularity, creating openings for independent cinema productions to receive wider exposure. More eyeballs are now fixed on computers, phones and tablets through platforms such as Amazon, Hulu, Facebook, Instagram and Netflix. Nevertheless, as the world begins to emerge from the previously unimaginable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders are re-opening and cameras are beginning to roll again on international film and high-end TV productions. Future Paths Competition remains fierce and locations like Barbados must take the opportunity to create facilities and maintain safety protocols that will enable them to remain sustainable in the face of climate change and economic challenges. Our specific and unique challenges must be addressed and overcome in order to Parachute Productions filming in Rihanna’s childhood neighbourhood BUSINESS BARBADOS 2023 112