Why Portugal
Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for international film, TV and commercial productions. Combining competitive production costs, diverse locations and experienced crews, the country offers a reliable and efficient environment for projects of all scales.
Competitive Production Costs
Portugal offers highly competitive production costs compared to other European filming destinations, without compromising on quality or professional standards. From crew rates to services and logistics, productions benefit from cost efficiency while maintaining international-level execution.
Diverse Locations Within Short Distances
Within short travel distances, Portugal provides a wide variety of filming locations — historic cities, modern architecture, coastal landscapes, rural environments and natural scenery. This geographic diversity allows productions to maximize visual range while minimizing company moves and travel time.
Experienced Crews and Production Infrastructure
Portugal has a strong base of experienced film crews and production professionals accustomed to working on international projects. From commercials to long-form productions, local teams understand international workflows, technical requirements and on-set expectations.
Permits, Logistics and Local Support
Portugal offers a straightforward permitting process and a production-friendly environment. With the right local support, permits, logistics, locations and coordination can be handled efficiently, allowing productions to focus on the creative process.
Weather and Shooting Conditions
With a mild climate and a high number of shooting-friendly days throughout the year, Portugal provides stable conditions for filming. This allows for flexible scheduling and reliable planning across multiple seasons.
International Experience and Reliability
Portugal has hosted numerous international productions across commercials, film and television. Working with an experienced local production partner ensures clear communication, practical problem-solving and smooth execution from pre-production through final wrap.
Cash Rebate and Production Incentives
Portugal offers a competitive cash rebate incentive designed to attract international film, TV and commercial productions. Eligible productions may benefit from a cash rebate on qualifying Portuguese spend, making Portugal an increasingly attractive destination from a financial perspective.
The incentive applies to a wide range of production types and is subject to specific eligibility criteria, minimum spend requirements and annual availability. With proper planning and local guidance, the application process can be integrated smoothly into the production schedule.
Working with an experienced local production partner is key to navigating the incentive framework, managing timelines and ensuring compliance with the programme’s requirements, from application through final reimbursement.