We know our community and others are experiencing challenges but COVID-19 does not mean the end of production and we will have to adapt where necessary.
Jamaica now has a Guidelines and Protocols for Set for Screen-based Industry in light of COVID-19. See download link on this page. Please note that these guidelines are DO NOT supersede any directives issued by the Government of Jamaica through the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health.
There is also list of links to resources throughout the world of recommended guidelines have been put forward for best health practices and restrictions for certain film and TV sets to operate in various countries, most of which have been taken into account in the formulation of the Jamaican set health guidelines.
These are all guidelines only and not medical advice or legal advice.
JAMAICA POST COVID-19 SAFE RETURN TO SET GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS FOR THE SCREEN-BASED INDUSTRIES
The above guidelines for Jamaica are subject to any directives issued by the Government of Jamaica through the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health. Persons must still follow any limitations as to gatherings and other directives and limitations issued by the GOJ to the public to protect the public health during the pandemic period.
LINKS TO VARIOUS HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR SETS DURING COVID-19
http://nordicfilmguide.com/thenewrulebook/
https://screen.brussels/en/film-commission-fund/news/good-practices-filming-restart-small-crews
https://filmcommission.cz/en/self-regulatory-recommendations-samoregulacni-opatreni/
http://www.picportugal.com/images/news_2020/Filming_in_Portugal_COVID19.pdf
