Production Service in US Virgin Islands
American Ease with Miami Muscle
The US Virgin Islands (USVI) offer the “holy grail” for American filmmakers: exotic, palm-fringed Caribbean aesthetics with the legal and logistical familiarity of US soil. Comprised of St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, the territory provides a diverse range of looks—from Danish colonial architecture and lush rainforests to the iconic white sands of Magens Bay.
The Production Reality & Miami Support: Filming in the USVI is defined by its ease of entry. As a US territory, there are no passports required for US crews, no work permits for US entities, and no customs duties or ATA Carnets needed to move equipment from the mainland. However, because local technical resources are boutique, we fortify every shoot through our Miami-based hub:
The Miami Supply Chain: We treat Miami as our primary technical warehouse. For high-end TVCs and features, we ship “A-list” camera, lighting, and grip packages directly to the islands. This ensures that even on a remote beach in St. John, your DP is working with the same caliber of tech found on a South Beach set.
Specialized Manpower: We augment the experienced local crew pool with specialized Miami-based HODs and marine coordinators. This hybrid team structure ensures you meet local hiring goals while maintaining the technical precision required for discerning international brands.
Streamlined Incentives: For 2026, the USVI continues to offer a transferable tax credit of up to 17% and a cash rebate of up to 29% on qualified local spend (STARS Program). These benefits are maximized for projects that utilize St. Croix or feature the USVI prominently. Our Miami team manages the interface with the USVI Economic Development Authority, handling the mandatory audits and local compliance required to secure these funds.
Our Role: We provide the security of a US-standard production environment in a tropical setting. By leveraging our Miami office to fill technical gaps and manage the complex “STARS” application process, we ensure your project captures the USVI’s unmatched production value without the typical offshore logistical friction.
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Michael Savitz
usa.mike@psn
Michael Savitz has worked in the commercial film production industry for over 25 years. He is co-founder and Executive Producer at one of the largest and most successful production houses in Florida.
[cont.] Michael started as a high school intern at a large commercial production company in the area, until it was time to go to college. He then worked for ABC news and dabbled in radio and television movie production before returning to his first love – advertising and the production of commercials.
At the ripe old age of 25, Michael was bestowed the coveted Silver Medal Award, a lifetime achievement award, by the American Advertising Federation (AAF/Miami). He currently is President of AICP Florida and serves on AICP’s National Board of Directors. He has served as Chairman of the AICP Show in Florida, as well as the ADDY Awards Judging Chair.
Michael’s mother still doesn’t know what he does for a living but was overheard telling a friend that he makes wedding videos. Michael lives in South Florida with two beautiful daughters, a gorgeous beach to the east, and the Everglades practically in his backyard. His kids will tell you that their dad is the bestest, until he refuses to buy them the latest iPhone.
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