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THE MYRIAD POSSIBILITIES OF SHOOTING IN SPAIN OWNERS OF MASTERS OF EXPERTS IN 01 SPAIN CAN BE ANYTHING Spain is photogenic. Its people INTERNATIONAL DIVERSE COMFORTABLE celebrate life like no other nation With more than 500 million native speakers, Spanish is now the second The steady confluence of cultures on the Iberian Peninsula from the According to United Nations statistics, Spain is the 7th healthiest country most spoken language in the world, and Spanish aesthetics, customs, earliest of times and the forces of history have together forged a in the world. Thanks to its excellent security services, it is also one of the on earth. Nature has blessed it and thought have deeply influenced Latin American culture, which is country extraordinarily rich in heritage and diversity. Spain is the third safest countries in Europe. progressively gaining greater global exposure and acclaim. most represented country on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, with 48 sites with a spectacular and varied in all. It is also one of the European Union’s richest reservoirs of biological diversity and a natural link between Europe and Africa for thousands of HISTORICAL landscape. History has endowed EFFERVESCENT bird species that migrate between the two continents every year. Spain is an inexhaustible source of interesting stories tucked away in its cities with innumerable sto- Everyone loves the Spanish lifestyle. With 300 sunny days a year, monuments, historic neighborhoods, archaeological sites, and land- Europe’s best array of leisure time activities, hundreds of cultural WELCOMING scapes and one of the greatest repositories of Western cultural heritage. ries. And the sun has infused its festivals, and numerous traditions accorded UNESCO intangible herit- It also has unique and enduring cultural ties with the Americas. age status, every corner of Spain is simply bursting with energy. Spain is the world’s top destination for vacation travel and ranks third people with a special character internationally in terms of annual incoming visitors. Everyone is invited. admired throughout the world. DELICIOUS CULTURAL PRODUCTIVE Artistic creation in all its forms is indelibly encoded into the DNA of Spanish cuisine is famous around the globe and restaurants in Spain Spain. Painting, architecture, music, design, fashion, and, of course, FILM- have repeatedly received Michelin stars and even been rated the best Spain is one of the world’s largest economies and an international leader MAKING form an integral part of its multifaceted identity. Proud and in the world by other international authorities. Health experts are unani- in a wide range of sectors such as transportation engineering, finance, authentic, Spanish cultures have made scores of priceless contributions mous in praising the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. energy, textiles, and sports. to world heritage over the centuries. 02 “ I went to shoot a movie in Spain. I fell in love with the culture, the language, the lifestyle.” NATALIE PORTMAN A PICTURE-PERFECT LOCATION COASTLINE DESERT MOUNTAINS RIVERS 4,900 miles 1,650 sq miles 2,600 miles 13,450 miles ROADS 132 NATURAL 43 10 DIFFERENT 103,020 miles PARKS ISLANDS CLIMATE ZONES 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 120 YEARS 48 UNESCO 300 DAYS OF EUROPEAN LEADER TOP 10 80 MILLION 95% OF SPANISH THE HEALTHIEST OF FILM WORLD HERITAGE SUNSHINE IN ANNUAL FILM COUNTRY FOR TOURISTS PEOPLE FEEL COUNTRY HISTORY SITES A YEAR PRODUCTION (2017) INFRASTRUCTURE A YEAR SPAIN IS SAFE IN THE WORLD EXPERIENCE LOCATIONS CLIMATE INDUSTRY MOBILITY HOSPITALITY SAFETY HAPPINESS Spain has a long history of hosting The forces of history and nature have The long hours of sunlight and mild Spain produces and exports every Spain boasts the second most exten- Spain’s tourism sector is fully Spain has one of the lowest crime Spain is an exceptionally sunny coun- international film productions. Samuel made Spain an unparalleled location temperatures found in much of kind of audiovisual content. The sive high-speed rail network in the equipped to satisfy the needs of rates in Europe and among the high- try, a characteristic that gives daily life Bronston maintained a studio in for motion picture production. No Spain year-round allow producers Spanish audiovisual industry main- world, and the largest highway net- every kind of incoming guest.As the est numbers of police officers. Its a bright and cheerful atmosphere that Madrid in the early ‘60s where block- other country offers the same level to plan accurate production sched- tains a consolidated presence in the work in Europe. More than 130,000 third most visited country in the universal public healthcare system brings out the best in any film crew. busters such as El Cid and Doctor of geographic, cultural, and architec- ules. However, with ten climate zones, official AUDIOVISUAL FROM SPAIN ships dock at the 46 state-owned world (with the influx of an estimated (SNS) maintains a network of over The cost of living is very competitive: Zhivago came to life. These days, a tural diversity. the country offers verdant, misty, stand at major international sector ports located along Spain’s Atlan- 82 million arrivals in 2018 alone), 3,000 primary health centers and everything is much more affordable in Spain than in neighboring countries. rising number of foreign television, and snow-capped settings as well. trade fairs. Spain is becoming an tic and Mediterranean coasts every Spain offers one of the best arrays more than 10,000 local clinics. There The conditions it offers are particu- animation, and advertising projects Spain’s vast range of locations cast international leader in animation and year, and 250 airlines operate flights of overnight accommodation in the are close to 800 hospitals through- larly appreciated by animation teams, are being carried out in Spain as well. every kind of light imaginable. cutting-edge film technologies. in and out of its 48 airports, carrying world. Its 16,000 hotel facilities have out the country that offer compre- which often spend months on location. over 158 million passengers a year. the combined capacity to lodge 1.5 hensive, up-to-date services. Spain Every foreign professional who has ever Most destinations within Spain are million guests. is also a leader in organ transplants. worked in Spain has the same opinion: just a 1-hour domestic flight away. the quality of life here is simply fantastic. NATIONAL LEVEL REGIONAL LEVEL GREAT TAX 30%-25% 50%-45% 35% INCENTIVES 30% for the first million euros of the base for the deduction. CANARY ISLANDS N AVA RRE 25% on anything over this amount. Deduction of up to 50% for the first million, and 45% for the REQUIREMENTS*: BASE FOR THE DEDUCTION: remaining amount. Minimum of one week filming in Navarre (interiors or exteriors). Expenses for creative staff (with tax residence in Spain or in The attraction of Spain for foreign The total cost of production may not be greater than €3 million. another EU member state) to a limit of €100,000 per person. REQUIREMENTS*: Deadline for implementation in event of tax shortfall: 15 years. film and television productions lies Expenses deriving from technical industries and other providers. The expenses disbursed in Canary Islands’ territory must be at least €1 million, except for animation and post-production, for Producers (Service) with tax residence in the Navarre region. not only in the calibre of its inter- REQUIREMENTS*: which the minimum is €200,000. The total amount of this deduction, together with any other aid The amount of the deduction may not exceed €18 million in the received by the taxpayer, may not exceed 50% of the cost of nationally renowned profession- The expenses disbursed in Spanish territory must be at least case of expenses disbursed in the Canary Islands (*). the production. €1 million. Producers (Service) with tax residence in the Canary Islands. als, unbeatable locations, natural The amount of the deduction may not exceed €10 million for The total costs of the production must be at least €2 million. expenses disbursed in Spanish territory. conditions and wonderful climate, When combined with the rest of the subsidies perceived by the However, the limit is €200,000 for pre-production and post- taxpayer, the amount of this deduction may not exceed 50% of but also in a new tax framework production costs in the case of animation and visual effects the costs of the production. created in Spanish territory. that improves on the existing sys- When combined with the rest of the subsidies perceived by the (*) Pending publication through subsequent legislative taxpayer, the amount of this deduction may not exceed 50% of modifications. tem of incentives for the cinema the costs of the production. industry. *Producers must be registered with the REC (Film Companies Register). Further information: [email protected] [email protected] Tax credits are also available for Spanish productions (applicable to co-productions). 11 12 13 “Spain offers a continent’s worth of great locations” ORSON WELLES BEACH HEAVEN If you’re looking for a marine, coastal, or river setting, Spain is the place to be. It has two archipelagos (the Canary and Balearic Islands), 4,900 miles of coastline, 13,450 miles of rivers, and the highest number of beaches in Europe awarded coveted “blue flag” status. 15 14 16 ENCHANTED LANDS Spain abounds in lush, green zones and ancient woodlands perfect for shooting mystery and fantasy stories set in any type of environment, from an Atlantic forest or Mediterranean pine grove to a Jurassic jungle. It also has scores of fairy-tale villages. 17 19 18 AUTHENTIC CASTLES No other country in the world has 2,500 castles spanning a wide variety of time periods ready and waiting to serve as backdrops for medieval tales and epics such as Game of Thrones.

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