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35-40% TAX CREDIT & IN THE URIOUS HEART OF THE SEA Wild Oats HIERRO

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FUERTEVENTURA LA PALMA The Smart Filming

If you still don’t know what the Smart Filming is, it’s because, as yet, you haven’t discovered everything the have to offer in relation to your next audio-visual production!

Taking advantage of the extraordinary tax incentives offered in the islands (35% tax rebate for foreign productions and up to 40% for national productions) is a new form of creative intelligence that will help your project take-off right from the very first moment.

The Canary Islands also offer you a long list of places that are so beautiful and incredibly diverse that you’ll be surprised how close they are to one another. You’ll be able to save on costs thanks to the excellent communications, which will mean 10 you’ll gain on your production. Don’t wait for another occasion. Production in the Canary Islands is easy. Professionals in the REASONS TO FILM IN audio-visual sector and the local film commissions will give THE CANARY ISLANDS you all the help you need. And, don’t worry about the trip, the Archipelago is very well connected as it has 8 airports that receive direct flights from over 170 cities. They also enjoy all the infrastructure and services of a European Union country.

Consider all these advantages: set up your business here and you will pay a reduced corporate income tax rate of only 4%.

Copyright © 2014 Ikiru Films, La Ferme! Productions, Maestranza Films, Telecinco Cinema and StudioCanal tax incentives* 35% 38-40% tax rebate for foreign tax credit per investment productions. in Spanish productions.

Basic requirements: Basic requirements: > A million euros spent in the > A Canaries Audiovisual Work*** 1* Royal Decree Law 15/2014, 19 December. Law 27/2014, Canary Islands Certificate 27 November > Contracting a film producer > At least 50% of the deduction ** Institute of Cinematography registered with the Institute base must correspond to expenses and Audiovisual Arts. of Cinematography and made in . Ministry of Education, Culture Audiovisual Arts, (ICCA**), who and Sport. Government of Spain has his/her tax residence in *** Act 18/2009, 10 February the Canary Islands. Copyright © 2015-2016 Jasin Boland / Universal Pictures Ordinance 22 May 2015 EXPERIENCe & SUPPORT Companies and professionals in the Canary Islands have a long, successful experience in large international and national productions and offer a high level of professionalism at competitive prices. In order to find these and solve any problem that may arise before, during or after shooting, you can count on help from local film commissions along with that of the 2 institutions and associations on the islands. Excellent teams at your service. THE BEST CLIMATE IN THE WORLD

The climate in the Canary Islands It is probably the light in the islands is special and unique. Summers that will surprise you more than are very pleasant and winters are anything else. A very special and mild with average temperatures in unique light that the cameras just summer of 23ºC and 19ºC in winter. adore, leading to powerful images on the screen. This is why you will enjoy filming outdoors in the Canary Islands You can find more information about 3 because the clear skies and very the climate in the Canary Islands on scarce rainfall will allow you to make thebestclimateintheworld.com the most of the daylight hours.

HOURS OF AVERAGE IN AVERAGE IN NATURAL LIGHT PER Unbeatable 23 SUMMER 19 WINTER 4.800 YEAR QUALITY OF LIGHT BEACHES THOUSANDS OF VOLCANOES LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of the Canary Islands have built up unusual geographical relief consisting of a variety of 4 extraordinary natural landscapes, all within close distance of each SEAPORTS other. From white sandy virgin beaches to millenary leafy forests, along with breathtaking cliffs, undulating dunes by the sea, volcanic landscapes that belong to other worlds and sea beds with amazing visibility.

Man has also contributed to creating the largest number of locations imaginable: colonial-style farm houses, picturesque towns, solitary roads, modern European towns, industrial areas, etc. Whatever the type UNIQUE of landscape you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Canary Islands. AREAS CITIES DESERTS

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SEA TOWNS BEDS L I S B O N PAR I S B AR C E L O N A AIR AND L ON D O N OS L O D UB L I N MARITIME ROM E V E N I C E Z U R I CH CONNECTIONS B RU S S E L S The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least one on each island, F RA N K F U R T receiving regular flights from over 170 cities, mainly in Europe but there are also flights from Africa and the American continent. Merchant HAN N OV ER and passenger ships arrive frequently at the different ports.

A MS T E R D A M There are also good connections between the islands via domestic L UX E MBO U R G 5 flights that depart frequently every day and do not usually take longer than 45 minutes. Likewise, many maritime companies cover the V I E N N A numerous ports with inter-island crossings transporting passengers and MOS C OW merchandise efficiently and frequently. CAR A C A S CAS A BL A N C A > 2 hours 30 minutes from the Iberian Peninsula D AK A R > 4 hours from Great Britain, Germany and Belgium M AR R AK E C H 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS > 5 hours from Italy 2 LOCAL AIRPORTS > 6 hours from Sweden, Norway and Poland N E W Y O R K CONNECTION WITH 130 CITIES > 7 hours 30 minutes from Russia M I A M I A WIDE RANGE OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first class international tourist destination and have been recognised by the European Union as the top tourist region in Europe. This development is more prominent on the islands 6 of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, as they have an excellent range of tourist accommodation. They have over 300,000 hotel beds, in some of the best hotels and holiday resorts, as well as top quality city hotels belonging to the best known hotel chains in Spanish and European cities.

On the islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, there is also a wide range of high quality accommodation, with excellent 4 star hotels on the first two islands.The comfort of your team and your ‘stars’ is completely assured. PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands have excellent, highly talented and able professionals as well as services regarding production and rental of all types of audiovisual material. All these professionals have the experience and know-how you’re looking for.

They have played a relevant role in the ambitious productions that 7 have been set in the islands and will know how to meet your most demanding needs, thus avoiding problems and helping to reduce costs. Each of the film commissions will provide the necessary information to enable you to find the best solution for your project. NEWS REGARDING ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST PRODUCTION The Canary Islands are home to the super computers ATLANTE and TEIDE HPC, which are perfect for carrying out animation or special 8 effects projects. There are top class infrastructures, which are ideal for the film industry, as well as for other audiovisual sectors. If you are involved in the business of video games, you can benefit from a 45% reduction in tax per investment in technological innovation!

Copyright © 2015 Lightbox Animation Studio THE PEACE OF MIND YOU NEED The Canary Islands’ vast experience in tourism, together with the economic and social development of the population, who are completely integrated into the European Union, make this Spanish region a safe choice for audiovisual projects of any size. European standards of comfort and security, whether it be in the field of law, work, health or even of a personal nature, will contribute to the success of your project because you will be able to focus on 9 what really matters: your production. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Thanks to the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), audiovisual companies based on the islands can benefit from a reduced Corporate Income Tax rate of 4%. This is due to the islands’ unique economic and tax regime which encourages investment and the establishment of companies. They are then the perfect place to set up your business!

Besides, as the islands form a Spanish Autonomous Community, they fall under European Union regulations, which allow the free movement of its citizens.The Euro is the 10 official currency. As European residents they can enjoyall the rights and privileges granted by the agreements concerning European citizens under the 1992 Treaty of Maastrich. % Corporate Copyright © 2015-2016 Arcadia Motion Pictures 4 Income Tax rate OSLO COPENHAGEN 5:30 5:20 H H

MOSCOW 7:30 DUBLIN AMSTERDAM H The Canary Islands form an archipelago 4:15 4:30 H LONDON H BERLIN made up of 7 islands. They are situated 4H 4:30 5H H in the Macronesian region of the 4:20 7 ISLANDS H FRANKFURT Atlantic, in the south of Europe. They lie BRUSSELS 4:30 1,739 km south west of Madrid. Each H ZURICH 4:50 4H H of the islands has its own personality PARIS VIENNA FULL OF and characteristics but together they NEW YORK make up a territory which is truly BARCELONA 4:50 ROME 13H H MADRID 3H LISBON unique, just a few hours’ flying time 2:30 H POSSIBILITIES 2:30 H from the main European capitals.

Average temperature Winter 19º C MELILLA Summer 23º C Known historically as “The Fortunate 1:45 MIAMI H Coastline 1,114 km Islands”, the Archipelago is in fact 13:30 Beach 257 km 1:30 CASABLANCA made up of seven larger islands: H Official language Spanish Time zone GMT Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, 1:30 MARRAKECH H Currency Euro Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, Population 2,118,679 inhabitants La Palma and El Hierro, and six Tourist arrivals 2014 12,991,012 tourists smaller ones: , La Graciosa Working week 40 hours a week (the only one of the smaller islands Airports 8 (6 of them international) Commercial Ports 27 that’s inhabited), Montaña Clara, Marinas 19 , Road network 4.256 km and the island of Lobos. 1:15 H NOUAKCHOTT PRAIA CARACAS 2H 1:50 7:30 H DAKAR H CONTACT US FILM COMMISSIONS: LA GOMERA Film Commission: Institutions and associations that may be of help: Contact for filming on the islands (permits, locations, advice, Web: www.lagomerafilm.com list of professionals…) Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 600 25 25 88 Government of the Canary Islands LANZAROTE Film Commission: (Gobierno de Canarias): Web: lanzarotefilmcommission.com LA PALMA Film Commission: Contact for the Canaries Audiovisual Work Certificate Email: [email protected] Web: www.lapalmafilmcommission.com (Certificado de Obra Audiovisual Canaria). Tel.: (+34) 928 811 762 Ext. 212 Email: [email protected] Web: www.canaryislandsfilm.com Tel.: (+34) 634 309 000 Email: [email protected] FUERTEVENTURA Film Commission: Tel.: (+34) 922.531.101 Ext. 4320/ (+34) 638 765 164 Email: [email protected] EL HIERRO Film Commission: Tel.: (+34) 928859750 /51/52 Email: [email protected] PROEXCA: Tel.: (+34) 922 55 03 02/26 Contact for tax incentives and investors. GRAN CANARIA Film Commission: Web: www.proexca.es Web: www.grancanariafilm.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 922 470 462/491 Tel.: (+34) 928 424 600 Ext. 30 CLUSTER AUDIOVISUAL DE CANARIAS: Contact to find out more about the local industry. ZEC: TENERIFE Film Commission: Web: www.clusteraudiovisualdecanarias.com Contact to set up a company at 4%. Web: www.tenerifefilm.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.zec.org Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 691 814 018 Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 647 346 462 Film Commission Tel.: (+34) 922 298 010 / (+34) 928 490 505 canaryislandsfilm.com