Fuerteventura | Gran Canaria | Tenerife | La Gomera | La Palma | El Hierro2 Canary Islands, the Smart Filming
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LANZAROTE | FUERTEVENTURA | GRAN CANARIA | TENERIFE | LA GOMERA | LA PALMA | EL HIERRO2 CANARY ISLANDS, THE SMART FILMING Their mild climate year-round and unique In addition, the Canary Islands offer a wide range landscapes attract millions of tourists to the of incredibly beautiful and diverse locations Canary Islands every year. But the islands have within a few kilometres from one another. The also seen how a rising number of both Spanish Archipelago meets all the requirements as a and foreign production companies have chosen natural set thanks to its mild climate and its these Spanish archipelago as the location to more than 3,000 hours of sunlight per year. As a shoot their films. leading tourist destination, the islands have top hotel infrastructure and excellent air and sea Why is there so much interest in shooting in the connections, besides something that is currently Canaries? Undoubtedly, their extraordinary tax most appreciated: safety. incentives (40% tax rebate for foreign productions and up to 45% for national productions). As an Shooting in the Canary Islands is easy: seasoned outermost region of the European Union, the professionals with experience in all kind of Canaries have a specific economic and fiscal productions plus the local film commissions, regime, which means deductions for investment which are always ready to help. And to cap it all, if benefit from 20 extra points; 80% higher than in you decide to set up your business here, you’ll pay the rest of Spain. a reduced corporate income tax rate of only 4%. Why not join the Smart Filming? 2 WHY FILM IN THE CANARY ISLANDS? 1 TAX INCENTIVES * TAX REBATE FOR FOREIGN CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE IGIC 40% PRODUCTIONS 4% ZEC Canary Islands Special Zone 0% (REGIONAL VAT) Basic requirements: The audiovisual companies based on the A zero rate is applied to the production - A million euros spent in the Canary Islands islands can benefit from a reduced Corporate of feature films, drama, animation or - Minimum production budget 2 million euros Income Tax rate of 4% as ZEC entities documentary series. - Contracting a film producer registered (Canary Islands Special Zone), under the **** with the Institute of Cinematography and framework of the Canary Islands Economic Audiovisual Arts, (ICCA**), who has his/her and Tax regime, ranging the archipelago the tax residence in the Canary Islands. perfect place to set up your business! * TAX CREDIT PER INVESTMENT The Islands, being a Spanish Autonomous 45% IN SPANISH PRODUCTIONS Community, are ruled by the European Union regulations, which allow the free movement of its citizens.The Euro is the * Royal Decree Law 15/2014, Basic requirements: official currency. As European residents they 19 December. Law 27/2014, 27 November - A Canaries Audiovisual Work*** Certificate can enjoy all the rights and privileges granted ** Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts. Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Government of Spain - At least 50% of the deduction base must by the agreements concerning European *** Act 18/2009, 10 February Ordinance 22 May 2015 correspond to expenditure incurred in Spain. citizens under the 1992 Treaty of Maastricht. **** Ordinance 23 May 2017 Times of War. Television series produced by Atresmedia Televisión, Bambú Producciones and Beta Film, 2017 2 THE BEST CLIMATE IN THE WORLD The climate in the Canary Islands is special But what you’ll probably find most amazing is and unique. Summers are very pleasant and the bright light on the islands. A very special, winters are mild, with average temperatures unique light that cameras just adore, leading in summer of 23ºC and 19ºC in winter. to powerful images on the screen. That is why you can enjoy filming outdoors in You can learn more about the climate in the the Canary Islands: the clear skies and very Canary Islands on scarce rainfall will allow you to make the most thebestclimateintheworld.com of the day. AVERAGE AVERAGE HOURS OF NATURAL UNBEATABLE 23°C IN SUMMER 19°C IN WINTER 4,800 LIGHT PER YEAR QUALITY OF LIGHT 3 THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of Humans have also contributed to creating the Canary Islands built an unusual geography the largest number of locations imaginable: that features a variety of extraordinary natural colonial-style farms, picturesque towns, lonely landscapes. From white sand beaches to age- roads, modern European cities, industrial old leafy forests, breathtaking cliffs, undulating areas, etc. Whatever the type of landscape dunes by the sea, volcanic landscapes that you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Canaries. belong to other worlds and sea beds with amazing visibility. 2 4 PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands’ thriving film industry has To contact them and solve any problem that been recognized with prestigious film awards may arise before, during or after shooting, you and is ready to produce and coproduce can count on the help of the film commissions all kind of projects. In addition, excellent and of the institutions and associations on the professionals, film production service and Islands. A great team at your service. equipment rental companies have successful and wide experience in major international and national productions and provide top professional service. 1998 The last of the Philippines © 2016 Enrique Cerezo P.C. 5 AIR AND SEA CONNECTIONS The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least The islands are connected via frequent one on each island, receiving scheduled flights domestic flights every day, which do not take from over 170 cities, mainly European but longer than 45 minutes. Several sea transport African and American too. Cargo and passenger companies cover inter-island routes daily ships arrive frequently at the different ports. carrying both passengers and goods to the many different ports. 2h 30 minutes from the Iberian Peninsula INTERNATIONAL 4h from United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium AIRPORTS from Italy 6 CONNECTION WITH 5h LOCAL 130 CITIES 6h from Sweden, Norway and Poland 2 AIRPORTS 7h 30 minutes from Russia 6 A WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first-rate international chains in Spanish and European cities. The tourist destination and have been recognised comfort of your crew and ‘stars’ is completely by the European Union as the top tourist region assured. in Europe. You’ll find some of the best hotels and holiday resorts, as well as top quality city hotels belonging to the best-known hotel 7 THE PEACE OF MIND YOU NEED The Canary Islands’ vast experience in comfort and safety in terms of law, work, health tourism, together with the economic and or even of a personal nature, will contribute to social development of the population, who are the success of your project because you will completely integrated in the European Union, be able to focus on what really matters: your make this Spanish region a safe choice for film production. projects of any size. European standards of Plus... ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST-PRODUCTION The island of Tenerife is home to the super It is no coincidence that in recent years, ten computer TEIDE HPC, which is perfect for animation studios were established on the rendering animation or special effects projects. Islands. Only in 2017 about twenty audio-visual This top-notch infrastructure is ideal for the and technology companies have requested to set film industry as well as for other audio-visual up in the Canary Islands Special Zone. Working in sectors. If you are involved in the business the sun is so inspiring! of video games, you can benefit from a 45% tax deduction per investment in technological innovation! The Steam Engines of Oz. Sean Patrick O’ Reilly. Arcana Studios and 3 Doubles Producciones, 2017. 2 SHOT IN THE CANARIES ALLIED WILD BROKEN WRATH OF OATS EMBRACES THE TITANS 2 Robert Zemeckis. © Paramount Pictures, 2016 Andy Tennant. Wild Pictures / Defiant Pictures / Pedro Almodóvar. El Deseo, 2008 Jonathan Liebesman. © Warner Bros Pictures, 2012 Alliance Cinema, 2016 FAST & COLD CLASH OF THE FURIUS 6 SKIN TITANS NOBODY WANTS THE NIGHT Justin Lin. © Universal Pictures / Original Film / Etalon film, 2012 Xavier Gens. Babieka, 2016. Louis Leterrier. © Warner Bros Pictures / Legendary Pictures, 2010 Isabel Coixet. Ariane & Garoé/ Mediapro/ Media Art/ One More Movie/Noodles Production, © Leandro Betancor 2014 GOLD JASON THE KID BOURNE MIST AND THE MAIDEN Daniel Monzón. Ikiru Films / Vaca Films / Agustín Díaz Yanes. Apache Films/ Atresmedia Cine/Telefónica Paul Greengrass. © Universal Pictures, 2016 Andrés Koppel. Tornasol Films/ Hernández&Fernández Telecinco Cinema / La Ferme! Production, 2014 Studios/ Sony Pictures España, 2017. © Eduardo Marco Cinematográficas. © Lucas Pintos, 2017. HAN SOLO BLACK MIRROR STAR WARS THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE “USS Callister” S4/E1. Zeppotron for Endemol/ Gran Babieka, 2017 Terry Gilliam. © Tornasol Films/ Entre Chien et Loup/ Ukbar Ron Howard. Lucasfilm Ltd, © Carlos De Saa, 2017 Filmes/ Proximus/ Recorded Picture Company, 2017 OUR FILM INDUSTRY A MATURE SECTOR THAT CAN BE YOUR CO- PRODUCTION PARTNER A sample of Canaries talent and their presence at festivals. REGISTERED PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL AUDIOVISUAL COMPANIES ASSOCIATIONS 266 COMPANIES 214 3 FESTIVALS PROFESSIONAL AND FILM MARKETS +30 SHOWS 3 CLEO EVOLUTION ANIMATION TV SERIES FEATURE FILM Production year: 2013-2014 Released: 2015 • Producer: La Casa Animada • Producer: Les Films Du Worso, Noodles Production • Created, directed and produced: Ana Sánchez-Gijón • Co-producer: Volcano Films • Screenplay: María Sanz Esteve, Ana • Director: Lucile Hadzihalilovic Sánchez-Gijón • Screenplay: Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Alanté • Original music and sound edition: David Kavaïté Rodríguez • Cast: Max Brebant (BE), Roxane Duran • Animation Director: Miguel Miranda (FR), Julie Marie Parmentier (FR), Pablo, Noe-Etienne (BE), Matthieu Goldfeld (BE), • Art Director: Alicia Borges, Nareme Melián, Nissim Renard (BE), Chantal Rosa Aimée Noelia Cabo (ES) • International Distribution: Monster Best Photography, San Sebastian Film Entertainment (Ireland) Festival 2015.