Cinefilms is a leading audiovisual production company in the Dominican Republic, trusted by world-class brands and global entertainment leaders.

The team has recently shot major productions for Paramount–Nickelodeon, Warner Music, Hilton Resorts, Brugal, Mango, AAA, Lopesan Costa Bávaro, and the Milwaukee Brewers, among many others.

Since its foundation, Cinefilms has successfully delivered high-end films, commercials, documentaries, and branded content, collaborating with international studios, production companies, advertising agencies, and renowned artists from around the world. They combine local expertise with global production standards, offering seamless services, competitive incentives, and exceptional locations.

"At Cinefilms, we are a passionate and experienced team committed to helping you create your best production ever.

At Cinefilms: We make it happen!"

"With multilingual teams across all provinces of the Dominican Republic, we offer unparalleled support in a country known for its 1,000 miles of coastline, 250 miles of the world's top beaches, luxury resorts, modern and traditional Spanish villas, national parks, the Zona Colonial, highways, mountains, lagoons, waterfalls, and much more.

Our services are primarily available in Santo Domingo, Zona Colonial, Punta Cana, Casa de Campo, Puerto Plata, Playa Grande, Miches, and Samana. We offer a comprehensive range of production support services, including fixers, local producers, location scouts, set managers/coordinators, and the management of permits, casting, equipment rentals, accommodations, catering, and transportation (such as cars, boats, helicopters, and Winnebagos).

Additionally, in collaboration with the Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE), we handle all the time-consuming and complex tasks that producers face when working abroad, such as customs, work permits, and on-site logistics. In short, we deliver an international standard of service while allowing our clients to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and relaxed atmosphere of one of the world's premier destinations."

Chanel Farkas, a skilled photographer in still life and beauty, passionately captures the lively essence of products and aesthetics.

Focused on this dynamic domain, her work reflects precision and visual expertise, infused with a remarkable interplay of color and solar vibrance.

Apart from her professional endeavors, Chanel delves into personal projects exploring nature and animals, infusing her vibrant aesthetic into each frame. This passion defines her creative identity, offering a unique perspective to her craft.

Chanel's portfolio seamlessly combines professional meticulousness with a sun-soaked, vivid palette, crafting a visually captivating and distinct narrative.

Chanel Farkas, an accomplished still life and beauty photographer, is deeply engaged in capturing the vibrant essence of products and aesthetics.

Specialising in this dynamic field, her work reflects a dedication to precision and visual mastery, imbued with an extraordinary play of color and solar vibrancy.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Chanel finds immense joy in personal projects that explore the realms of nature and animals, infusing her colorful and solar aesthetic into each frame. This passion forms a vital part of her creative identity, bringing a unique and uplifting perspective to her craft.

Chanel's portfolio showcases a harmonious blend of meticulous professionalism and a sun-soaked, vivid palette, creating a visually striking narrative that is both captivating and distinctive.

During 2023, Cinefilms has filmed important commercial projects with brands such as Hulu, Spiriva, Expedia, TUI, Spotify, Bad Bunny, Boston Proper and Nickelodeon.

"We supported MR. Beast, helping clean beaches in The Dominican Republic, in a crowdfunding campaign which raised $30M to remove 30 million pounds of trash and plastic from beaches, rivers and oceans around the world.

We have added new cameras and lenses to our rental equipment, including Arri Alexa Mini LF cameras and anamorphic lenses. In addition to this, we are creating content for different streaming platforms.

We have also added a full photoshoot support line of gear, including Canon R line cameras and lenses, PROFOTO gear, generators, radios, and more.

And we have redesigned our website, so our clients have the best possible web experience.

Cinefilms, we make it happen!"

2021 has been the year that defined Cinefilms as the undisputed leader in production support services for international productions shot in the Dominican Republic.

"We started the year with the visit of Ray Dalio’s vessel, The OceanX, filming humpback whales, in a joint production by Natgeo and BBC Studios. Likewise, filming the A21 short film "Can you see me?", under the direction of Christian Elliot.

We shot music videos for Warner Music, featuring Anitta, David Guetta, Akon, Dadju and Master KG. On the commercial side, we filmed the Mustache Agency TV commercial for the Dreams Macao Beach Hotel, and created extraordinary experiences for Cookson Adventures flying six helicopters to spectacular locations on the island.

Cinefilms also supported productions for Simple Zodiak and Playback Images from The Netherlands, PCI Media for United Nations, AOI Global from Japan, and Vogue Magazine from London.

We Make It Happen!"

Dominican Republic Photography Productions has fixers in the 31 provinces of the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean film capital, the second-largest Caribbean nation by area: 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of coastline, 250 miles (402 km) of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and villas from Hispanic to ultra-modern.

Some of their clients are: Michael Kors, Swarovski, Tory Burch, Isuzu, Aboud, Volkswagen, Talbot, Pfizer, Under Armor, Apple, Roger’s, Intersport, Chevrolet, Decathlon, Timberland, Oxelo, Kiabi, W Magazine, Vogue, Elle, GQ, Tropic, Celine Dion, Jimmy Fox, Evanescence, Oasis, Reitman’s, Nasri, Tom’s, Boston Proper, Asics, La Coupe, Bombardier, McDonalds, FEDEX, UPS, Timberland, and Smart.

"The Dominican Republic is very rich in varied ecosystems, which makes us a competitive shoots destination.

We have the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, and we have mountains where you can experience weather below 10 degree celsius. On our island, you will find deserts, ancient caves with taino art engraved on them, amazing lakes, rivers with huge waterfalls, big cities and much more.

Our impressive mountains and deserts, our many different rural areas and country side, our roads that go through mountains and beaches at the same time, our caves and our waterfalls."

Cinefilms is the top choice for production support services in Dominican Republic. From feature films, music videos and photoshoots, Cinefilms has worked with the most important production companies from all over the world.

In 2019 they worked on shoots with HBO, A21, BoomTown Films, Discovery Channel, Inspirato, Boston Proper, Mustache, Hard Rock Hotels, Nina Ricci, Jana Juhas, Ashley Graham, Nickelodeon Hotels, NBC Golf Channel, TBN, Paradisus Hotels, Damart, Beautiful Science, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, among others.

If you want to shoot in Dominican Republic, Cinefilms is the production support services agency that will make your work happen. They provide all top crew and gear, customs logistics and film permits. Visit Cinefilms website for more information.

''Cinefilms, we make it happen!''

"Our Dominican Republic support services and teams cover Santo Domingo, Zona Colonial, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Casa de Campo, Las Terrenas, Samana, and more.

For the 15th consecutive year, Michelle d’Eze has her operational headquarters in the Dominican Republic. She is a member of the Dominican Republic Film Commission and to-date, the division has worked on more than 50 projects including TV reality series, catalogues, advertising, editorials, videos and TV commercials.

The firm offers an extensive range of support services that can be booked individually or as a complete package. These include location scouting, set managing/coordinating, requisitioning and processing of permits, casting, photography, studio rental, equipment rental, accommodation, catering, transportation (automobiles, boats, helicopters, Winnebago rentals) and all other production needs.

Moreover, collaborating with the Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE), the company handles all the “nitty-gritty” tasks that are so time-consuming and bothersome for a producer working abroad - tasks such as customs, work permits and on-site logistics.

In a nutshell, we deliver an international standard of service while at the same time enabling our clients to benefit from the scenery and relaxed atmosphere of one of the great destinations of the world.”