Italy
With some of the most spectacular old cities, to stunning and incredibly fascinating cities, full of art, history, ancient ruins, and more, Italy the sought-after location for ad commercials, movies, food and travel shows, historical documentaries and famous music videos.
The birthplace of western civilization, Italy which is famous for its rich history, diverse cultures, and cuisine, as well as for its beautiful coast and mountains is one of the world’s most filmed countries.
Tax relief has been available to filmmakers since 2008, with international feature films being able to claim back 25 percent of qualified production expenditures, going from a CAP of €5 million per project to €10 million per company. If you are planning for a shoot in Italy, and in need of professional assistance, let Tirumala Productions-ITALY do all this for you. We have fixers in almost all major Italian cities standing by ready to assist, regardless of the size or stage of your production.
Our fixers are ready to join at any stage of the process and will make preliminary arrangements or are well underway with your shoot.
Our dedicated and well-experienced team can help you with everything right from passports and visas to procuring travel and accommodation, translating, sourcing local talent, arranging equipment hire and much more. We can also provide valuable support to productions of any shape and size.
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Rome, Venice, Sardinia Island, and Milan are the major production centers if you need local crews and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions ?
How easy is it to get permits?
As Italy is a film-friendly nation, getting permission for shoots is an easy and simple process. The church property requires permissions from the church directly and many of the historical monuments and archaeological locations will require time and money for a permit to be issued.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
It depends on your country of origin, but in most cases, it is not difficult, especially as Italy is an EU and ATA Carnet country.
Can I hire equipment once there?
Yes, you can easily find both standard as well as specialized equipment locally, at various rates. Tirumala Productions Italy has good connections with local suppliers and can guarantee cost-effective rates.
What is the climate like?
You get to see the snowfall during the winter in the north of Italy. Central Italy is quite humid throughout the year. However, it’s the south of Italy which has the best weather, which remains dry and warm for the most part of the year.