FILMING IN ITALY
Italy, known as one of the jewels of Europe, offers a plethora of stunning locations and diverse architectural styles. The country is divided into 20 regions, each possessing its own unique charm, including distinctive natural environments, cultural heritage, and culinary traditions. Several regions in Italy have their own specific Italian dialects, such as Sardinia, Campania, and Sicily, but the Florentine dialect is widely spoken as the standard Italian language. In major cities, English is also commonly spoken, facilitating smooth travel and communication. Filming in Italy is a delightful process due to its membership in the European Union. For EU citizens, no work permit is required, and bringing equipment and specific crew members is hassle-free. Non-EU citizens should refer to the specific guidelines of each country, although the overall process is typically straightforward.
EUROPA FILMS
Europa Films is one of the most solid full service production networks in Europe. Our local producers provide the most professional and cost effective solutions possible. We have worked with the largest production houses and agencies all over Europe, and produced everything from Feature Films, Commercials, Documentaries and TV-Series.
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PERMITS & CASH BACK INCENTIVES
Filming in Italy is a delightful and smooth experience. Permits are handled by local authorities and vary in terms of timing and costs, depending on the location and scale of the project. Each case is unique, and authorities are cooperative and eager to assist. Costs are typically discussed in relation to the size of the crew and the specific filming locations. Permits for filming at certain historical monuments may require longer lead times and could be subject to higher costs based on their cultural significance. Additionally, filming at religious sites managed by churches may involve specific arrangements. Italy has 20 regional film commissions that handle more localized funds and incentives, while the Italian Film Commission (IFC) oversees larger productions. The Italian government actively encourages international productions of all sizes, and local authorities offer a 25% rebate on qualifying production costs.
CLIENTS
We have a vast experience in working with a great variety of clients. We've produced everything from small scale documentaries to large scale commericials and feature films. Also we've worked directly with agencies as Saatchi, McCann and DDB & some of the most prominent production companies and continously directy towards client's in-house marketing departments.
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Network
Europa Films is composed by a network of established companies, all experts in their own country. Because of this we can keep competitive prices and costumize each project exactly according to the needs of our clients.
No project is too small or too big, and our contacts reach far into the industry web. We can manage everything from sigle crew members to lead our costumers through the intricate paperwork of tax incentives and cash-back systems of each country.
For specific questions regarding each country email us and we'll proivde you with the information you need in order to manage your specific project.
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Film Production & Service
Our producers all around Europe has experience with a vast amount of
types of project. We have produced everything from featrue films, large commercial campaigns, documentaries, tv-series, and kinds of smaller scale productions.
We have collaborated directly with agencies as F&B, McCann, DDB, Saatchi, Leo Burnett & Wieden+Kennedy etc. Also done service for some of the most prominent European advertising production companies.
Europa Films and its collaborator both produces their own material, and manages a large amout of service producions throughout Europe.
Shooting in Several Countries
Through our strong network of local producers we continously set up film shoots for crossing through several countries. We provide you with the most fluent and cost effective logistical solutions possible, when setting up cross-coutry shoots.
For larger projects we can also help to set up cash-back systems through several countries, and wherever possible make sure we use local incentives in order to get as much possible out of the specific venture.
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