Filming in Portugal: production service in Lisbon
- We handle
- Line producing · Crew · DOPsLocations · Permits · CastingGear · Studios · Post
- Base
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Film
- Anywhere in Portugal
- Time zone
- Same as London
Production service for international teams filming in Portugal. One local team in Lisbon takes care of crew, locations, permits, gear and post, from the first call to wrap.
You bring the idea and the people who matter to it. We handle everything else on the ground.
Film production services in Portugal
Take the parts you need, or hand us the whole shoot.
Line producing
Budget, schedule and one producer responsible for the whole shoot.
Local crew
Heads of department and crew: DOPs, camera, light, grip, art, hair and make-up.
Locations + permits
Scouting, location deals and filming permits in Lisbon and across Portugal.
Casting
Local talent, models and extras.
Gear + studios
Cameras, lighting, grip and studio space from Comuna Rental and Comuna Studios.
Logistics
Transport, accommodation, catering and everything the set needs to keep moving.
On-set coordination
One local contact who speaks to the crew, the locations and the city.
Post-production
Edit, colour grading, sound and delivery in the formats you need.
- Locations
- Atlantic coast, mountains, old towns, modern architecture and open plains, all within a few hours of Lisbon. One country can stand in for many.
- Light
- Long days of good light for most of the year, which makes filming in Portugal easy to schedule.
- Easy to reach
- Same time zone as London and short flights from anywhere in Europe: land in the morning, be on location the same day.
- Film incentive
- Portugal offers a cash rebate for international productions. We help you see what may apply and put you in touch with the Portugal Film Commission.
- Crew + costs
- Experienced local crews and production costs that are often lower than in Western Europe.
Why film in Portugal
Some of our work in Portugal
All our work
From first call to wrap
You do not need to know anyone in Portugal. We set up the production, run the shoot days and close everything after you leave, with gear from Comuna Rental and our own studios in Lisbon.
Brief + estimate
You send the idea, dates and locations. We come back with questions, a first budget and a plan.
Scouting + permits
We scout and photograph locations, secure them and apply for filming permits.
Crew + prep
We book the local crew, equipment, casting, transport and accommodation.
Shoot days
A local producer runs the set with your director and keeps the day on schedule.
Wrap + delivery
Gear back, locations returned as we found them, footage and post delivered.
Filming in Portugal FAQ
Do I need a permit for filming in Portugal?
Most shoots in public spaces need a permit from the city or the site owner, and some locations need more time than others. We check what your shoot needs and apply for the permits.
Is there a film incentive in Portugal?
Yes, Portugal has a cash rebate for international productions that meet its criteria. We help you see what may apply and connect you with the Portugal Film Commission.
Can you provide a DOP or videographer in Portugal?
Yes. We work with DOPs, camera operators and videographers based in Lisbon, and can build a full local crew around your director.
Can we bring our own DOP and key crew?
Of course. We fill in the rest with local crew and gear, so your team travels light.
Where in Portugal can you film?
Anywhere: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Alentejo, the Algarve, the Atlantic coast and the islands. We plan travel and logistics for the crew and the gear.
How far in advance should we contact you?
As early as you can. A small shoot can come together in a couple of weeks; locations that need special permits take longer.
Does the crew speak English?
Yes. Our producers and heads of department work in English every day with international teams.
Tell us about your project
Planning a shoot in Lisbon or anywhere in Portugal? Tell us what you have in mind and we will get back to you with ideas, a plan and a quote.
- production@comuna.pt
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +351 965 696 003
- Address
- Rua Francisco Baía 2A
1500-279 Lisboa - Lisbon local time
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