Government Support and Investment in Fiji’s Growing Film Industry

Fiji’s film industry is getting a major boost, thanks to strong government support and fresh investment initiatives. In the 2025/2026 national budget, the Fijian government announced a new film tax rebate and allocated $10.3 million to help kickstart new productions. This move signals a clear commitment to growing Fiji’s reputation as a world-class filming destination.

Speaking at the 2025 Suva International Short Film Festival, Prof. Biman Prasad said the Government has been a long-time supporter of the film industry and remains committed to helping it grow. Over the past two years, filmmakers have brought in about $255.9 million into the economy and created 1,268 jobs, according to Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

But that isn’t all, the government is also looking at the development of new infrastructure to better support the industry. Plans are underway to build film studios and a large water tank designed for underwater filming a perfect fit for Fiji’s stunning marine settings and ocean-based productions.

On top of the financial and infrastructure push, the government is reviewing its film incentive framework to make it more efficient and competitive. An economic study, conducted in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is already in progress. This study will assess the film sector’s overall economic impact and recommend the best ways to strengthen incentives and attract more international productions to Fiji’s shores.

With these initiatives in motion, Fiji is setting the stage literally to become a major player in the global film industry.

Locally there is also more opportunities to develop local talent in audio – visual sector and this is thanks to the Film Fiji.