Canarias stands out as a premier destination for audiovisual productions
The Canary Islands have become a sought-after location for both national and international film and television shoots. With a diverse range of landscapes within close reach, an average of 12 hours of daylight, and temperatures averaging 23ºC in summer and 19ºC in winter, Canarias provides an ideal backdrop. Adding to these key advantages, the Canary Islands offer unparalleled fiscal incentives in Europe, surpassing those in other regions of Spain, aimed at facilitating the growth of this dynamic industry.
In recent years, the audiovisual sector, encompassing live-action productions, animation, and advertising, has experienced exponential growth and is expected to continue on an upward trajectory. In 2022 alone, the sector attracted an impressive 224 million euros in investment and generated 15,300 jobs, marking a remarkable 128% increase compared to 2021.
Key Highlights:
- Over 160 national and international productions were filmed in the islands in 2022: 130 live-action projects and 34 animations.
- More than 250 advertising-related initiatives took place in 2022.
- Industry giants such as Universal Studios, Disney, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, Netflix, Inditex, and Asus have chosen Canarias.
- A direct deduction of 50-45% is offered for foreign productions and investments in Spanish productions.
- The Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), designed for establishing companies in Canarias, offers a reduced 4% corporate tax rate, in addition to being compatible with the aforementioned fiscal benefits.
A home for big film productions and world famous directors
The Canary Islands began as a film set back in 1945, when the producer of 'Moby Dick', who stopped over in Gran Canaria in route to Latin America in search of locations, was seduced by the Island´s natural beauty and decided to film the epic final battle between the most famous whale in the world and Captain Ahab here.
Over the last few years the Canary Islands has played host to productions. Notable blockbusters Include:
- Allied’ by Robert Zemeckis
- Wonder Woman 1984’ by Patty Jenkins
- Paradise Hills’ by Alice Waddington
- The second Star Wars spin-off on the life of Han Solo, produced by Disney
- Grand Piano', by Eugenio Mira
- Fast & Furious 6', by Justin Lin
- In the heart of the sea', by Ron Howard
- Wild Oats', by Andy Tennant
Furthermore, other world-famous filmmakers. Even world-famous filmmakers such as Ridley Scott found the locations he needed for projects like ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings
The Canary Islands were Casablanca during World War II in 'Allied', the Sinai Peninsula in 'Exodus: Kings and Gods', Athens and Beirut in 'Jason Bourne', Mexico in 'Rambo V' or the luxurious destination dreamed by two spirited young ones in 'Wild Oats'. “Clash of Titans” or “Black Mirror” are other audiovisual projects developed in the Canary Islands.
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