Cue The Blues
The Bahamas Film & Television Commission, a department of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, is your one-stop shop for location recommendations, scouting, local coordination, and talent searches across The Bahamas’ 16 major islands. The BFTC is committed to making the process of filming in The Bahamas seamless and stress-free, while showcasing the country’s extraordinary beauty and biodiversity.
Why Choose The Bahamas?
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No-fee film permits in as few as seven days
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2,000+ beautiful beaches
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Hundreds of off-the-radar film locations
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Direct airlift from major U.S. cities
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Experienced technical crews and talent
Nicknamed “sleeping beauty,” Rum Cay is an oasis of historical ruins, coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and turquoise surf.
An island of monuments, ruins, and rich history, San Salvador is where Columbus made landfall in the New World in 1492.
The gateway to The Bahamas, Nassau & Paradise Island offer the best of all worlds: big city sophistication, stylish mega-resorts, and all the modern-day essentials.
Rumored to have once been a pirate safe house, Ragged Island is a haven for fishermen, boaters, beach lovers, and less than 100 sea-loving islanders.
From a colourful summer regatta featuring Bahamian-made boats to the romance of the country’s oldest church, Long Island has more than its fair share of stunning settings.
Once a pirate stronghold, this tranquil, off-the-radar island is a natural habitat for land crabs, rock iguanas, and wild goats.
Grand Bahama Island pairs its tropical playground vibe with dozens of ecological and cultural wonders.
Pristine and mostly uninhabited, the southernmost island is a birder’s paradise complete with three national parks and more than 80,000 flamingos.
These two Bahamian beauties offer uniquely picturesque settings, ranging from New England-style architecture to inland blue holes.
Exuma’s world-famous swimming pigs get top billing in this 365-island chain featuring film-friendly sites like Thunderball Grotto.
The inspiration for Hemingway’s “Islands in the Stream,” Bimini captivates creative spirits drawn to its storied history as a Prohibition-era speakeasy and home of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis.
The boyhood home of Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier, tiny Cat Island is camera-ready with rolling hills, nature trails, and a pink sand beach.
The Bahamas' largest island has over 180 blue holes, five national parks, and the world's third-largest barrier reef.
Thirty (mostly uninhabited) cays make the Berries a favourite for billfishing, boating, and beach combing – with easy commercial flights in and out of Great Harbour Cay Airport.
Colonial towns, fishing boats, and a candy-stripe lighthouse are among the Abacos' scene-stealing backdrops.
Peaceful and pristine, Acklins & Crooked Island frame a 500-square-mile lagoon. On land, undisturbed beaches and cotton plantation ruins beckon.
Inspiration, Island-by-Island
With 16 major islands and countless cays spanning 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest ocean, The Bahamas makes it easy to find a picture-perfect backdrop for every frame.
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Get expert assistance with flight and on-island logistics from pros with 30+ years of experience – and one goal: to make it easy to film in The Bahamas.
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Apply for your film permit online and receive approval in about one week. We’ll help you arrange helicopter and drone permits, too.
From casting and catering to lighting and location management, find local crews for your next production in our easy-to-use online guide.