A Guide to Investing in Trinidad and Tobago (2011) - Ministry of ...
A Guide to Investing in Trinidad and Tobago (2011) - Ministry of ...
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The Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> Film Company evaluates applications<br />
for rebate with specific reference <strong>to</strong>:<br />
• The <strong>to</strong>tal estimated expenditure <strong>in</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Tobago</strong>.<br />
• The level <strong>of</strong> employment <strong>of</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong><br />
crew.<br />
• A script that does not portray Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> a negative light.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation on Production Incentives contact:<br />
The Tr<strong>in</strong>idad & <strong>Tobago</strong> Film Company Limited<br />
Suite 015, Bret<strong>to</strong>n Hall,<br />
16 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Avenue,<br />
Port <strong>of</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong><br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>idad<br />
(P) (868) 625-FILM (3456)<br />
(F) (868) 624-2683<br />
(W) www.tr<strong>in</strong>idad<strong>and</strong><strong>to</strong>bag<strong>of</strong>ilm.com<br />
(E) <strong>in</strong>fo@tr<strong>in</strong>idad<strong>and</strong><strong>to</strong>bag<strong>of</strong>ilm.com<br />
50 A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Invest<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> (<strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
Incentives under the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment <strong>in</strong>dustry are adm<strong>in</strong>istered<br />
by the Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
Company Ltd., a state agency under the M<strong>in</strong>istry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Trade <strong>and</strong> Industry. F<strong>in</strong>ancial assistance <strong>of</strong> up <strong>to</strong><br />
70% may be given <strong>to</strong> projects related <strong>to</strong> market development,<br />
music production, multimedia production,<br />
theatrical production <strong>and</strong> dance production. The<br />
percentage is decided on a per-case basis. Areas for<br />
fund<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clude project team fees, equipment <strong>and</strong> facilities,<br />
cast <strong>and</strong> crew, location costs <strong>and</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> distribution costs.<br />
Applicants <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g for fund<strong>in</strong>g must<br />
meet the criteria set out by the Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong><br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Co. Ltd.:<br />
• Be a citizen or permanent resident <strong>of</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Tobago</strong>; an applicant who is a liability company,<br />
should have a registered address <strong>in</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Tobago</strong>. Applicants who are not citizens may<br />
still qualify when projects meet the objectives<br />
<strong>of</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Co. Ltd.<br />
• Have a proven track record <strong>of</strong> skills <strong>in</strong> the area<br />
for which fund<strong>in</strong>g is be<strong>in</strong>g requested (a m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
<strong>of</strong> two (2) years pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience <strong>in</strong> any<br />
given field with support<strong>in</strong>g documentation).<br />
• Provide documentation show<strong>in</strong>g ability <strong>to</strong> raise<br />
the balance <strong>of</strong> funds required for the project.<br />
The project must:<br />
• Facilitate <strong>in</strong>ternational exposure <strong>of</strong> our local enterta<strong>in</strong>ers.<br />
• Market <strong>and</strong> promote the national creativity <strong>of</strong><br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong>.<br />
• Ensure that Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> is identified not<br />
only as the home <strong>of</strong> Steel Pan but also as the<br />
home <strong>of</strong> Soca, Chutney, Calypso <strong>and</strong> Carnival<br />
arts/masquerade.<br />
• Must <strong>in</strong>clude evidence <strong>of</strong> local content i.e. locally<br />
produced or arranged material (orig<strong>in</strong>al works).<br />
• Fit the company’s target groups (youth, <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
audience, <strong>in</strong>ternet users, local enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
practitioners).<br />
• Suit the needs <strong>and</strong> constra<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>of</strong> the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation on production <strong>in</strong>centives contact:<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>idad <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tobago</strong> Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Company Limited<br />
#47 Long Circular Road, St. James<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>idad, W.I.<br />
(T) 1-868-622-1455, 1-868-628-3519<br />
(F) 1-868-622-1080<br />
(W) www.tten<strong>to</strong>nl<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
(E) <strong>in</strong>fo@tten<strong>to</strong>nl<strong>in</strong>e.com
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