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Movie filming locations are gems to Out Islands of The Bahamas
By PRweb.com
Jul 31, 2007 - 6:17:20 PM

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Recent movies filmed on The Out Islands have become blockbusters, including Pirates of the Caribbean II & III starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightly.

Boca Raton, FL ( PRWEB ) July 31, 2007 -- Movies that have been shot on location in The Out Islands of the Bahamas are now being showcased. The Bahamas Film Commission has assisted with the filming locations of movies  such as "The Pirates of The Caribbean" starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightly, "The Insider" and "Into The Blue."

Upcoming blockbuster hits like "Matrimonio alle Bahamas" starring Massimo Boldi and "Fool's Gold" starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson and Donald Sutherland have been filmed on location at these hidden gems. Locations such as The Abacos, The Exumas and Bimini have set the scene for several romantic and action packed thrillers.

"The Bahamas offers a variety of location options to satisfy the most challenging film projects, from steamy jungles, to mangrove swamps, to great gingerbread houses and tantalizing Victorian and Georgian Architecture." said Craig Woods, Commissioner of the Bahamas Film and Television Commission. "The Bahamas is a film-friendly location with trained Bahamian crew who have worked on both large scale studio films as well as small independent productions. With the closest island, Bimini, only 50 miles from South Florida, or 2 hours by fast boat, The Bahamas provide the "HOT" look motion picture productions want.""

Movies film locations become a specialty to the Bahamas Film & Television Commission Office. Working with directors and production houses all around the globe, they have been taking pride in helping to make the films memorable to moviegoers.

About Out Islands of the Bahamas
The Out Islands of the Bahamas include the Abacos, Acklins, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera/Harbour Island, The Exumas, and Long island. These islands have played the role for movie filming locations
in productions shown worldwide. To learn more about The Out Islands of the Bahamas, please visit www.MyOutIslands.com or call 1-800-OUT-ISLANDS today

Photo from bahamasfilm.com of Pirates of the Caribbean II/III


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