THE CUBA FIXER BLOG

The Cuba Fixer Blog is the place to stay up-to-date on Filming Regulations in Cuba. An insight into the latest trends and needs for filmmaking from Havana to Guantanamo. Here you will find stories from actual films, commercials, television shows, and photoshoots made in Havana. From Washington Post articles to Panasonic campaigns, you will learn and see the behind-the-scenes and what it took to make it happen.

We give you insider knowledge of the world of filmmaking in Cuba. We will hold your hand every step of the way to guide you and advise you on the best practices, the DOs and DON’Ts of the film industry in Cuba.

  • ¿Por Qué Están Subiendo Otra Vez los Precios de las Casas en La Habana?
    A primera vista, no tiene sentido. Cuba atraviesa una de las peores crisis económicas de su historia reciente: apagones constantes, escasez de combustible, inflación descontrolada, infraestructura colapsada y una emigración masiva que sigue vaciando al país de profesionales y mano de obra. Sin embargo, en varias zonas de La Habana, los precios de las propiedades…
  • Why Havana’s Real Estate Market Is Rising
    At first glance, it makes little sense, yet, Havana’s Real Estate Market is Rising. Cuba is experiencing one of the worst economic crises in its modern history: rolling blackouts, fuel shortages, mass emigration, collapsing infrastructure, inflation, and a rapidly deteriorating public sector. Yet, in some of Havana’s most desirable neighborhoods, property prices are quietly climbing…
  • Cuba Film Commission. CUBA LOCATIONS | Grand Teatro de lLa Habnaana Alicia ALonso
    Cuba Film Commission: From Vision to Action
    Cuba Film Commission; Cuba’s ambition to become a top film destination is no longer just a dream—it’s taking shape. In late 2024, the government passed Agreement 9971/2024, officially launching the Cuban Film Commission. This new state-backed entity aims to promote and grow audiovisual production across the island. In March 2025, the Cuba Film Commission held…
  • Shoot Cuba, Like a Pro. Cuba Fixer. Dustin Farrell Shoots at Parque Maceo in Havana for CUBA IMAX
    Shoot Cuba Like a Pro: Updated for 2025
    Why Cuba Shoot in Cuba? Cuba’s cinematic charm is undeniable— Shoot Cuba like a pro in all it’s color. Vibrant streets pulsing with music and movement, colonial architecture weathered with history, untouched landscapes that stretch from turquoise coastlines to lush valleys, and a cultural rhythm that breathes life into the frame. It’s a country where…
  • CUBA FIXER El Capitolio de La Habana. FIlm in Cuba
    FILM CUBA: Tax Incentives in Cuba?
    Tax incentives in Cuba Tax incentives in Cuba are a hoax. Recently I came across a website claiming to be the Cuba Film Commission, and also claiming a massive 40% CASH REBATE–ON EXPENSES INCURRED FOR FILM OR TELEVISION PROJECTS, this is nonsense. Are there Film Tax Breaks and Incentives in Cuba? No. Discover the truth…

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