Panama Film Industry Introducing New Incentives
This article is a summary of reporting by Variety. Originally published April 5, 2025.
Under a leadership team backed by the national government, Panama is moving to revitalize its domestic and international film production sectors. The initiative includes plans to boost the current cash-back rebate from 25% up to 30% or 35%, along with allocating increased financing for the Panamanian Film Fund. Furthermore, the country intends to revive its MEET co-production forum to position Panama City and the nation as a key filming hub in Latin America.
AI Summary
Panama's film authorities are revamping production incentives and expanding local film funding to lure international projects and bolster domestic talent.
More in Arts & Culture
Casco Viejo and its colonial plazas in Panama-Stadt
A guide to the historical fortifications, squares, and architectural beauty of Panama City's colonial district.
Panama Learned to Taste Coffee. Cacao May Be Next.
Building on Panama's refined specialty coffee tasting culture, local culinary pioneers are exploring single-origin cacao from Chiriquí.
Transcontinental railroad and canal projects
An examination of 19th-century infrastructure initiatives in Panama, focusing on the construction of the transcontinental railway and subsequent canal
MAC Panamá Selects Palma + Taller TO to Design Its New Museum Building
Panama's Museum of Contemporary Art selected Mexican architecture studios Palma and Taller TO to design its next institution building.
Casco Viejo, Panama City—One of the World's Coolest Neighbourhoods
Ranked among global hotspots, Casco Viejo attracts significant investment as heritage restoration meets vibrant local culture.
Panama and OAS Museum Present the Exhibition
A collaborative exhibition showcases 40 works by Panamanian artists from major regional collections.