Deserts, Mediterranean coast, historic cities, volcanoes, and mountains. We manage locations and filming permits throughout Spain for international film, advertising, and television productions.
We manage locations and filming permits throughout Spain for international film, advertising and television productions.
Few places in the world boast such a diverse range of landscapes within a single country as Spain. In less than two hours, you can travel from the Mediterranean coast to the desert, from a city steeped in 2,000 years of history to a pristine natural park, or from a palace to a mountain retreat. This diversity has made the country a favorite production destination for top international companies such as Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount, Sony Pictures, and HBO, among others.
These are the areas where we operate most frequently, although our coverage extends throughout the entire country. If you have a specific location in mind, let us know and we’ll find it for you.
Mediterranean coast, Mar Menor lagoon, mining mountains, the Roman city of Cartagena, agricultural fields, and volcanic landscapes inland. Our main area of operations, with over 15 years of filming experience and a well-established network of contacts and locations.
The Tabernas Desert, Cabo de Gata Natural Park, the pristine beaches of the Natural Park, and a long tradition of international film shoots. The most frequently used natural film set by Hollywood in Europe, less than two hours from our headquarters.
Over 200 km of Mediterranean coastline, cliffs overlooking the sea, colorful salt flats, medieval castles, vineyards of the Marina Alta and direct access from all over Europe via El Altet airport.
Beech forests, canyons, the Bardenas Reales desert, snow-capped peaks, and a unique rural architecture unmatched anywhere else on the Iberian Peninsula. The Bardenas Reales, with its desert-like, lunar landscape, has become one of the most sought-after locations for international productions in recent years.
Unique volcanic landscapes in Europe, white sand dunes, laurel forest, black sand beaches, and open Atlantic coastlines. With a 50% tax incentive, the highest in Spain, and the support of Canary Islands Film.
Sunrise Films operates throughout Spain. Regardless of where you need to film—Galicia, the Basque Country, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura, or anywhere else—we manage locations, permits, and local technical equipment with the same service structure.
Obtaining permits is where many productions lose time and money. We understand the procedures of every administration—from a town hall of 500 inhabitants to a National Park—and we process them well in advance so your filming schedule doesn’t suffer any last-minute changes.
We analyze the location, the type of use, and the filming schedule to identify which agencies need to authorize filming and in what realistic timeframe each permit can be obtained.
We handle all the documentation: applications, liability insurance, notifications to neighbors, coordination with local police and any other location-specific requirements.
We actively monitor each case and are present on set to resolve any issues with local authorities in real time.
Tell us what you need: type of space, approximate location, and filming dates. Sunrise Films will take care of the rest and provide you with a personalized proposal.
All types of locations: beaches, protected natural areas, historical buildings, private properties, industrial sites, public roads, highways, underwater locations, and any environment requiring permission or coordination with third parties. If the location exists, we can manage it.
It depends on the agency and the autonomous community. A standard municipal permit can be obtained in 1-2 weeks. National Parks and protected areas require between 4 and 8 weeks. We always recommend checking before setting the filming schedule to avoid delays.
Yes. We have a network of contacts with private property owners—houses, estates, warehouses, hotels, historic buildings—with whom we have worked on previous productions. We also negotiate new locations if the production requires it.
Yes. We conduct customized location scouting based on the art director’s brief: location scouting with specific visual characteristics, a detailed photographic report, a technical feasibility assessment, and a permit cost estimate. We deliver the report within your production’s timeframe.
Yes, and it’s one of our strengths. We’ve processed permits in Coto Doñana National Park, Cabo de Gata, Teide, Montgó, and other protected areas. Each National Park has its own procedures and deadlines—we’re familiar with them all.
Yes. For international productions arriving in Spain without a local structure, we offer a complete fixer service: location and permit management, transport logistics, coordination of local technical team, translation and interpretation, and on-set support.
Yes. We coordinate with the local police, the Civil Guard, and regional traffic authorities for the temporary closure of roads for filming. It’s one of the most complex procedures and requires the most advance notice—we recommend a minimum of 4-6 weeks.
