FAQs
Atmosphera Productions is a New York–originated fixer and production services partner based in Lisbon, acting as your central on-the-ground contact for film, TV, documentary, and commercial shoots in Portugal and Spain. The FAQ below is tailored to build confidence with feature films and high-end productions.
Company and background
Q: What is Atmosphera Productions?
A: Atmosphera Productions is a film fixer and production services company in Lisbon that supports international film, TV, and photography productions across Portugal and Spain, combining local expertise with international standards.
Q: What does “New York–originated” mean in practice?
A: The company was founded by professionals from the New York film and commercial industry, bringing big-market production discipline and storytelling sensibilities to projects shooting on the Iberian Peninsula.
Q: Are you recognized by any official bodies?
A: Yes, Atmosphera Productions is listed with the Portugal Film Commission as a provider of specialized local production support for international filmmakers in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula.
Services and capabilities
Q: What services do you provide as a fixer and production partner?
A: Atmosphera handles logistics, crew hiring, equipment rental coordination, transportation, accommodation, permits, customs, and on-the-ground problem solving, and can also provide creative and DP support when needed.
Q: Do you support feature films and high-end TV?
A: Yes, the team is set up for feature films, premium drama, and high-end factual series, with experience coordinating large crews, complex locations, and multi-day shoots that require studio-compatible workflows.
Q: Can you provide second units or fully local units?
A: Atmosphera can field second units or fully local units that align with your main unit’s visual language and technical standards, ideal for additional coverage or sequences in Portugal and Spain.
Q: What types of projects do you typically support?
A: Projects include feature films, short films, streaming and TV series, documentaries, commercials, branded content, corporate films, and still photography campaigns.
Locations and studios
Q: Where do you work in Portugal and Spain?
A: Atmosphera is based in the Lisbon region and works throughout Portugal and Spain, including Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Madrid, Barcelona, and key regional and studio locations.
Q: What kinds of locations can you provide?
A: The team scouts and manages coastal landscapes, historic centers, modern corporate spaces, industrial areas, mountains, rural villages, resorts, and locations that can double for various international settings.
Q: Can you help us access studio facilities?
A: Yes, Atmosphera supports access to studio stages and backlots in Portugal and Spain, including major hubs like Tage Studios, Madrid Content City, and Ciudad de la Luz.
Permits, customs, and compliance
Q: Do you handle filming permits?
A: Atmosphera researches requirements, prepares and submits applications, liaises with municipalities and location owners, and monitors deadlines to secure the necessary permits and permissions.
Q: Can you assist with customs and equipment shipping?
A: The team helps coordinate customs documentation, works with brokers and freight forwarders, and manages temporary import and export procedures so equipment arrives on time and in compliance.
Q: Are you familiar with studio and streamer compliance expectations?
A: Atmosphera works within international production standards, including safety, reporting, and accountability requirements typically expected by studios and streamers.
Incentives and budgeting
Q: Can you advise on film incentives in Portugal and Spain?
A: Atmosphera provides practical guidance on filming in Portugal and Spain and collaborates with specialized partners to help producers navigate cash rebates and refund schemes for eligible productions.
Q: How do you help keep productions on budget?
A: The company optimizes schedules and routes, negotiates with vendors, leverages local networks, and helps structure local spend so productions can stay on time and on budget.
Q: Can you help build local bids and estimates?
A: Yes, Atmosphera works with producers and line producers to create realistic local bids, line-item budgets, and feasibility checks for Portugal and Spain.
Working style and process
Q: How do you integrate with existing production teams?
A: Atmosphera plugs into your project as an executive services producer and fixer, collaborating with your producers, line producers, and department heads while owning local execution and relationships.
Q: When should we contact you in our planning?
A: Ideally, teams reach out in early development or pre-production so Atmosphera can support script breakdowns, location strategy, budgets, and incentive planning from the start.
Q: Can you support remote or hybrid productions?
A: Yes, directors, DPs, and producers can remain elsewhere while Atmosphera runs local units, using virtual scouts, remote video village, and detailed documentation to keep decision-makers in control.
Practicalities
Q: What crew sizes can you handle?
A: Atmosphera supports everything from small documentary or branded-content teams to large productions with more than 200 crew members, adjusting services to fit each project.
Q: What languages does your team work in?
A: The team offers multilingual support, including English and Portuguese, and can arrange additional language capabilities as required.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Share your script or treatment, target dates, desired locations, approximate crew size, and whether you need logistical support only or also creative and DP services, and Atmosphera will respond with feasibility feedback and next steps.
Q: How can we contact Atmosphera Productions?
A: You can reach the team via the website contact form, by phone or WhatsApp at the listed EU number, or by emailing info@atmosphera.productions.