Location Scouting Portugal for Filmmakers
Get a birds-eye view of the regions in Portugal that offer the best locations for filmmakers. And learn about an incentive that will pay you to visit Portugal and scout for your film. We cover multiple regions of this beautiful country and explain how we act as your team on the ground to find your spots, fill out permit applications, and get everything in place for your production.
Filmmaking in Portugal: Control Your Creative, Control Your Costs
In a world where $100,000,000 films are being made by large production companies and through financial partnerships between numerous agencies, is there a place for films with smaller budgets like $2,500,000 or even $250,000? Independent film companies, new directors, medium-sized production agencies and others are turning to taking advantage of the lower production costs and financial incentives in Europe, the UK and Ireland to bring their creative ideas to life.
Shakespeare’s Hamlet - Cinematography and Contemporary Dance Combined
With sponsorship from the Portuguese Ministry of Culture, and participation from multiple cultural and arts organizations, Shakespeare’s Hamlet has come alive in film and dance in Portugal.
In addition, a partnership between Já International Theatre, The Évora Contemporary Dance Company (CDCE) and Theatre in Palm, with the support of Centro Artes Marvila and the Évora City Council, an international cast and crew, and with Atmosphera Production’s lead cinematographer this tragic story is being screened all over the country in theaters and arts centers.
Beyond the Studio: The Power of On-Location Filming
Is filming on-location better than filming on a studio lot? Each option has its pros and cons. We take a look at the benefits and challenges of shooting on-location. We also look at some amazing location options in Portugal where there’s a place to fit every filmmaker’s needs.