Cyprus
With an abundant historical heritage, Cyprus has 10,000 years of civilization. Located at the maritime crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean basin, Cyprus has a rich and varied history. Thousands of invaders, settlers and immigrants have come to Cyprus over the centuries, and the island has seen Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Genoese, Venetians, Ottomans, British and Turks seek to take a part of Cyprus for themselves. The country is a living book of pictures taken from world history.
From the quiet backwaters of the western peninsula, fine white sand beaches with shallow turquoise waters, and many beautiful locations, Cyprus is one of the ideal locations for film shoots.
With a great historical past, natural beauty, and stunning locations, Cyprus is an ideal choice for the filmmakers to shoot the movies. Sights such as the Saint Hilarion Castle and Kykkos Monastery act as beautiful backdrops for historical films, while colorful orange groves and white sand, Blue Flag beaches such as Nissi beach are ideal examples of the island’s bountiful natural beauty.
If you are in plans to film in Cyprus, Tirumala Productions-Cyprus will help you right from providing the logistics pertaining to entry and visas, travel, accommodation and more. Be it a documentary, short or a movie, a music video or a commercial, Tirumala Production team can help you navigate the landscape, communicate with all local authorities and make your shoot run smoothly towards its absolute success!
Though Cyprus is visually stunning with a great heritage and historical past, it is still not amongst the leading destinations for international filming yet.
If you are unfamiliar with Cyprus, Tirumala Productions Cyprus team will be able to help you and arrange all the necessary things. We, with a vast experience, can make a huge difference when it comes to sourcing anything from permits to crewmembers, suitable locations, extras, equipment, transport and many more. Irrespective of production or budget is, our team will be available to help you every step of the way.
- Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa
- Omodos Village
- Paphos Archaeological Park (Kato Paphos)
- The Shipwreck at Sea Caves (Paphos)
- Lefkara (Larnaka district)
- Petra tou Romiou Beach (Paphos District)
- The Troodos mountains
Frequently Asked Questions ?
How easy is it to get permits?
With great hospitality, Cyprus is a film-friendly nation. Obtaining permits to shoot is a simple process and it would not take more than a week. Even permits to film at monuments and archaeological sites can be done within turn around time.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
The requirement of visa is dependent on your country of origin. Cyprus is part of the EU and an ATA Carnet country too.
Can I hire equipment once there?
Equipment is available, but for anything specialized, you may have to get it imported from nearby Greece at competitive rates.
What is the climate like?
The climatic conditions in Cyprus are not too fluctuating and you have warm weather year round, particularly in the summer when temperatures soar. Spring and autumn seasons are incredibly short and make way for long, mild winters and hot summers.