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CANARY ISLANDS CINEMA… (In the
Entertainment industry. History of Canary Islands Cinema)
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Canary Islands Cinema
Tenerife Film Commission
Canary Islands Film
Film Canary
Islands
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History
The Canary
Islands (/kəˈnɛəri ˈaɪləndz/; Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an archipelago and
autonomous community of Spain located in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 kilometers (62
miles) west of Morocco at the closest point. The Canaries are among the
outermost regions (OMR) of the European Union proper. It is also one of the
eight regions with special consideration of historical nationality recognized
as such by the Spanish Government.
The seven
main islands are (from largest to smallest in area) Tenerife, Fuerteventura,
Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. The archipelago
includes much smaller islands and islets: La Graciosa, Alegranza, Isla de
Lobos, Montaña Clara, Roque del Oeste and Roque del Este. In ancient times, the
island chain was often referred to as "the Fortunate Isles". The
Canary Islands are the most southerly region of Spain and the largest and most
populated archipelago of the Macaronesia region.[6] Historically, the Canary
Islands has been considered a bridge between three continents; Africa, America
and Europe.
The
archipelago's beaches, climate and important natural attractions, especially
Maspalomas in Gran Canaria and Teide National Park and Mount Teide (a World
Heritage Site) in Tenerife (the third tallest volcano in the world measured
from its base on the ocean floor), make it a major tourist destination with
over 12 million visitors per year, especially Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura
and Lanzarote. The islands have a subtropical climate, with long hot summers and
moderately warm winters. The precipitation levels and the level of maritime
moderation vary depending on location and elevation. Green areas as well as
desert exist on the archipelago. Due to their location above the temperature
inversion layer, the high mountains of these islands are ideal for astronomical
observation. For this reason, two professional observatories, Teide Observatory
on the island of Tenerife and Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island
of La Palma, have been built on the islands.
The capital
of the Autonomous Community is shared by the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which in turn are the capitals of the provinces
of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Province of Las Palmas. Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria has been the largest city in the Canaries since 1768, except for a
brief period in the 1910s. Between the 1833 territorial division of Spain and
1927 Santa Cruz de Tenerife was the sole capital of the Canary Islands. In 1927
a decree ordered that the capital of the Canary Islands be shared, as it
remains at present. The third largest city of the Canary Islands is San
Cristóbal de La Laguna (a World Heritage Site) on Tenerife. This city is also
home to the Consejo Consultivo de Canarias, which is the supreme consultative
body of the Canary Islands.
During the
time of the Spanish Empire, the Canaries were the main stopover for Spanish
galleons on their way to the Americas, which came south to catch the prevailing
northeasterly trade winds.
Emerge Films Solutions
Canary Islands Film & Photography Production Services
Are you a media company, brand, ad agency or production
company looking for film / photography production support or shooting crew in
the Canary Islands? We have fully vetted, locally based fixers, service
producers, directors, DP’s, videographers, cameramen, photographers, sound
operators, production drivers, and a range of other film crew. Contact us for
referrals, questions, cost estimates and references.
Want to know more about shooting in the Canary Islands?
See below for an introduction to Canary Islands locations, permits, when to
shoot, costs, talent, crews, equipment, art department, studios, post
facilities, visas and work permits, film friendly hotels, transport,
communications and safety advice.
Canary Islands Film Locations
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located to
the west of southern Morocco. The islands are best known for their beautiful
beaches, surf breaks, luxury villas, buildings by famous architects, wild
nightlife, colonial towns, volcanic peaks, sand dunes, desert roads, pine wood
forests, waterfalls, lighthouses, and underwater photography options.
National parks of note include Caldera de Taburiente,
Timanfaya, and Teide.
The Canary Islands have many beautiful white and black
sand beaches. Fuerteventura island beaches of note include Corralejo,
Sotavento, and El Cotillo. Lanzarote Island has Famara, Papagayo, and El Golfo.
El Bollullo is on Tenerife Island. Los Cancajos is on La Palma Island. Valle
Gran Rey is another beach of note located on La Gomera. The vast beach sand
dunes of Maspalomas on Gran Canaria can double for Sahara desert looks.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is home to impressive architecture
including Santiago Calatrava’s Santa Auditorio de Tenerife, and Tenerife
Espacio de las Artes.
Cesar Manrique’s Jameos del Agua is located in Lanzarote.
Agricultural looks of interest include bananas, oranges, coffee,
sugarcane, and tobacco plantations.
The Canary Islands have hosted a long list of TV
commercials, stills shoots, and feature films including Solo: A Star Wars
Story, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Wrath of the Titans, and Intacto.
Canary Islands Film Location Permits
Permitting is a quick and easy process. Most public
locations are free of charge. Please contact us for location specific
information.
When to Shoot?
The Canary Islands see about 300 days of sunshine each
year, making it a great year-round filming destination. Temperatures are hot in
summer and mild in winter with mountainous areas cooler still. For monthly
weather statistics please see here.
The Canary Islands are renowned for their year-round
celebrations and fiestas, ranging from Catholic festivals to hedonistic parties
such as Carnival which takes place in February / March.
Costs & Tax Incentives
Costs. The Canary Islands trade in the Euro. Local costs
are slightly less expensive than major Spanish cities. Our Canary Islands fixer
/ service producer will negotiate local deals and provide the appropriate level
of production support to match every budget.
Tax Incentives. Qualifying feature film, audiovisual
fiction series, animation or documentary productions are eligible for tax
incentives. Spain offers qualifying productions visiting the Canary Islands a
generous tax credit of 35% on Spanish spend.
Film Crew & Talent
Crews. The Canary Islands have a small but good pool of
local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Key crews
are experienced and speak fluent English. Its close proximity to European
production centers allows easy access to those pools of creative talent.
Contact us if you are looking for a director, DP,
photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant
(focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA /
runner, production driver, or any other film crew for your shoot in the Canary
Islands.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. The Canary
Islands are home to a wide variety of expats from all over Europe.
Canary Islands Film Equipment
The Canary Islands have all of the standard camera, grip
and lighting equipment for hire. Some specialized equipment such as camera cars
are also available locally. Other specialized equipment needs to be brought in
from abroad. Spain is an ATA carnet country.
Art Department, Studios, Backlots, & Post Production
Art department and set construction. Experienced art
department. Large set construction is expensive compared to places such as
Eastern Europe, for example.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Post Production. Post abroad.
Visas & Work Permits
As a Spanish territory, the rules are the same as on the
Spanish mainland. Spain is a member of the Schengen Area. Entry is subject to
regulations from country of origin. US crews can enter and film visa-free for a
period of up to 90 days. Contact your local Spanish embassy or representative
for more information.
Transport & Accommodation
Transportation Infrastructure. The Canary Islands are very
well serviced by several international and budget regional airlines. The
islands are a short 3 hours flight from several major European airports. Gran
Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote all have international airports. Local roads
are well maintained.
Accommodation. The Canary Islands offer hundreds of
accommodation options. Contact us for special rates at recommended film
friendly hotels in the Canary Islands. For longer stays we can also organize
serviced apartments.
Final Notes
Safety. The Canary Islands are a very safe and reliable
place for foreign productions to visit. See here for up to date travel advice.
Down Time. Try the papas arrugadas con mojo.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, stills
campaigns, online content, corporate videos, virtual reality 360 content,
feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in the Canary Islands.
Hire Canary Islands Production Support & Shooting Crew
If you are looking for a film or photographic production
service company, line producer or fixer for your shoot in the Canary Islands,
please contact us.
If you are looking for a shooting crew for your shoot in
the Canary Islands, such as a director, DoP, photographer, videographer
(cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator,
grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, please
contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and
bids quickly.
Sources,
References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked
In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The
Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker, TV Guide Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative
Skill Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film
Agency, Best Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of
Credits, Production Hub, Producers Guild of America, Film Connection, Variety, Emerge
Film Solutions, UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Tenerife Film Commission, Canary
Islands Film, Film Canary Islands,
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