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The Smart Filming If you still don t know what the Smart Filming is, it s because, as yet, you haven t discovered everything the Canary Islands have to offer in relation to your next audio-visual production! Taking advantage of the extraordinary tax incentives offered in the islands (35% tax rebate for foreign productions and up to 40% for national productions) is a new form of creative intelligence that will help your project take-off right from the very first moment. The Canary Islands also offer you a long list of places that are so beautiful and incredibly diverse that you ll be surprised how close they are to one another. You ll be able to save on costs thanks to the excellent communications, which will mean you ll gain on your production. Don t wait for another occasion. Production in the Canary Islands is easy. Professionals in the audio-visual sector and the local film commissions will give you all the help you need. And, don t worry about the trip, the Archipelago is very well connected as it has 8 airports that receive direct flights from over 170 cities. They also enjoy all the infrastructure and services of a European Union country. 10 REASONS TO FILM IN TE CANARY ISLANDS Consider all these advantages: set up your business here and you will pay a reduced corporate income tax rate of only 4%. Copyright 2014 Ikiru Films, La Ferme! Productions, Maestranza Films, Telecinco Cinema and StudioCanal
Copyright 2015-2016 Jasin Boland / Universal Pictures 1 tax incentives * tax rebate for foreign tax credit per investment productions. in Spanish productions. * Royal Decree Law 15/2014, 19 December. Law 27/2014, 27 November ** Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts. Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Government of Spain *** Act 18/2009, 10 February Ordinance 22 May 2015 35 % 38-40 % Basic requirements: > A million euros spent in the Canary Islands > Contracting a film producer registered with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, (ICCA**), who has his/her tax residence in the Canary Islands. Basic requirements: > A Canaries Audiovisual Work*** Certificate > At least 50% of the deduction base must correspond to expenses made in Spain.
EXPERIENCe & SUPPORT 2Companies and professionals in the Canary Islands have a long, successful experience in large international and national productions and offer a high level of professionalism at competitive prices. In order to find these and solve any problem that may arise before, during or after shooting, you can count on help from local film commissions along with that of the institutions and associations on the islands. Excellent teams at your service.
3TE BEST CLIMATE IN TE WORLD The climate in the Canary Islands It is probably the light in the islands is special and unique. Summers that will surprise you more than are very pleasant and winters are anything else. A very special and mild with average temperatures in unique light that the cameras just summer of 23ºC and 19ºC in winter. adore, leading to powerful images on the screen. This is why you will enjoy filming outdoors in the Canary Islands You can find more information about because the clear skies and very the climate in the Canary Islands on scarce rainfall will allow you to make thebestclimateintheworld.com the most of the daylight hours. 23 19 AVERAGE IN SUMMER 4.800 OURS OF AVERAGE IN NATURAL LIGT PER Unbeatable YEAR QUALITY OF LIGT WINTER
BEACES VOLCANOES SEAPORTS UNIQUE AREAS 4 TOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of the Canary Islands have built up unusual geographical relief consisting of a variety of extraordinary natural landscapes, all within close distance of each other. From white sandy virgin beaches to millenary leafy forests, along with breathtaking cliffs, undulating dunes by the sea, volcanic landscapes that belong to other worlds and sea beds with amazing visibility. Man has also contributed to creating the largest number of locations imaginable: colonial-style farm houses, picturesque towns, solitary roads, modern European towns, industrial areas, etc. Whatever the type of landscape you re looking for, you ll find it in the Canary Islands.
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L I S B O N P A R I S B A R C E L O N A L O N D O N O S L O D U B L I N RO M E V E N I C E Z U R I C B R U S S E L S F R A N K F U R T A N N O V E R A M S T E R D A M L U X E M B O U R G V I E N N A MO S C O W C A R A C A S C A S A B L A N C A D A K A R M A R R A K E C N E W Y O R K M I A M I 5AIR AND MARITIME CONNECTIONS 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS 2 LOCAL AIRPORTS CONNECTION WIT 130 CITIES The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least one on each island, receiving regular flights from over 170 cities, mainly in Europe but there are also flights from Africa and the American continent. Merchant and passenger ships arrive frequently at the different ports. There are also good connections between the islands via domestic flights that depart frequently every day and do not usually take longer than 45 minutes. Likewise, many maritime companies cover the numerous ports with inter-island crossings transporting passengers and merchandise efficiently and frequently. > 2 hours 30 minutes from the Iberian Peninsula > 4 hours from Great Britain, Germany and Belgium > 5 hours from Italy > 6 hours from Sweden, Norway and Poland > 7 hours 30 minutes from Russia
6A WIDE RANGE OF OTEL ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first class international tourist destination and have been recognised by the European Union as the top tourist region in Europe. This development is more prominent on the islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, as they have an excellent range of tourist accommodation. They have over 300,000 hotel beds, in some of the best hotels and holiday resorts, as well as top quality city hotels belonging to the best known hotel chains in Spanish and European cities. On the islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El ierro, there is also a wide range of high quality accommodation, with excellent 4 star hotels on the first two islands. The comfort of your team and your stars is completely assured.
7PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands have excellent, highly talented and able professionals as well as services regarding production and rental of all types of audiovisual material. All these professionals have the experience and know-how you re looking for. They have played a relevant role in the ambitious productions that have been set in the islands and will know how to meet your most demanding needs, thus avoiding problems and helping to reduce costs. Each of the film commissions will provide the necessary information to enable you to find the best solution for your project.
8NEWS REGARDING ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST PRODUCTION The Canary Islands are home to the super computers ATLANTE and TEIDE PC, which are perfect for carrying out animation or special effects projects. There are top class infrastructures, which are ideal for the film industry, as well as for other audiovisual sectors. If you are involved in the business of video games, you can benefit from a 45% reduction in tax per investment in technological innovation! Copyright 2015 Lightbox Animation Studio
TE PEACE OF MIND YOU NEED 9The Canary Islands vast experience in tourism, together with the economic and social development of the population, who are completely integrated into the European Union, make this Spanish region a safe choice for audiovisual projects of any size. European standards of comfort and security, whether it be in the field of law, work, health or even of a personal nature, will contribute to the success of your project because you will be able to focus on what really matters: your production.
OPPORTUNITIES Thanks to the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), audiovisual companies based on the islands can benefit from a reduced Corporate Income Tax rate of 4%. This is due to the islands unique economic and tax regime which encourages investment and the establishment of companies. They are then the perfect place to set up your business! 10BUSINESS Besides, as the islands form a Spanish Autonomous Community, they fall under European Union regulations, which allow the free movement of its citizens.the Euro is the official currency. As European residents they can enjoy all the rights and privileges granted by the agreements concerning European citizens under the 1992 Treaty of Maastrich. Copyright 2015-2016 Arcadia Motion Pictures 4 % Corporate Income Tax rate
OSLO 5:30 COPENAGEN 5:20 MOSCOW NEW YORK 13 DUBLIN 4:15 LONDON 4 MADRID LISBON 2:30 2:30 4:30 PARIS BARCELONA 3 AMSTERDAM 4:30 4:20 4:30 FRANKFURT BRUSSELS ZURIC 4 BERLIN 5 4:50 VIENNA 4:50 ROME 7:30 7 ISLANDS FULL OF POSSIBILITIES The Canary Islands form an archipelago made up of 7 islands. They are situated in the Macronesian region of the Atlantic, in the south of Europe. They lie 1,739 km south west of Madrid. Each of the islands has its own personality and characteristics but together they make up a territory which is truly unique, just a few hours flying time from the main European capitals. MIAMI 13:30 1:15 1:30 1:30 NOUAKCOTT MELILLA 1:45 CASABLANCA MARRAKEC Average temperature Winter 19º C Summer 23º C Coastline 1,114 km Beach 257 km Official language Spanish Time zone GMT Currency Euro Population 2,118,679 inhabitants Tourist arrivals 2014 12,991,012 tourists Working week 40 hours a week Airports 8 (6 of them international) Commercial Ports 27 Marinas 19 Road network 4.256 km Known historically as The Fortunate Islands, the Archipelago is in fact made up of seven larger islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El ierro, and six smaller ones: Alegranza, La Graciosa (the only one of the smaller islands that s inhabited), Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and the island of Lobos. CARACAS 7:30 PRAIA 2 1:50 DAKAR
CONTACT US FILM COMMISSIONS: LA GOMERA Film Commission: Institutions and associations that may be of help: Contact for filming on the islands (permits, locations, advice, list of professionals ) Web: www.lagomerafilm.com Government of the Canary Islands (Gobierno de Canarias): LANZAROTE Film Commission: Web: lanzarotefilmcommission.com LA PALMA Film Commission: Contact for the Canaries Audiovisual Work Certificate (Certificado de Obra Audiovisual Canaria). Email: info@lanzarotefilmcommission.com Tel.: (+34) 928 811 762 Ext. 212 Web: www.lapalmafilmcommission.com Email: coordinacion@lapalmafilmcommission.com Tel.: (+34) 634 309 000 Web: www.canaryislandsfilm.com Email: canaryislandsfilm@turismodecanarias.com FUERTEVENTURA Film Commission: Tel.: (+34) 922.531.101 Ext. 4320/ (+34) 638 765 164 Email: catalinacarrascosa@gmail.com Tel.: (+34) 928859750 /51/52 PROEXCA: Film Commission Contact for tax incentives and investors. Web: www.proexca.es Email: pilar.moreno@proexca.es Tel.: (+34) 922 470 462/491 GRAN CANARIA Film Commission: ZEC: TENERIFE Film Commission: Contact to set up a company at 4%. Web: www.zec.org Email: sjagtani@zec.org Tel.: (+34) 922 298 010 / (+34) 928 490 505 Web: www.tenerifefilm.com Email: film@webtenerife.com Tel.: (+34) 647 346 462 Email: film@lagomera.es Tel.: (+34) 600 25 25 88 EL IERRO Film Commission: Email: omoles@el-hierro.org Tel.: (+34) 922 55 03 02/26 Web: www.grancanariafilm.com Email: grancanariafilm@spegc.org Tel.: (+34) 928 424 600 Ext. 30 CLUSTER AUDIOVISUAL DE CANARIAS: Contact to find out more about the local industry. Web: www.clusteraudiovisualdecanarias.com Email: info@webclac.org Tel.: (+34) 691 814 018
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