LANZAROTE • FUERTEVENTURA • GRAN CANARIA • TENERIFE • LA GOMERA • LA PALMA • EL HIERRO

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35-40% TAX CREDIT

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TENERIFE

Wild Oats

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HEART OF THE SEA

LA GOMERA

HIERRO EL HIERRO

GRAN CANARIA

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DINOSAURS WALKING WITH MONSTERS

FUERTEVENTURA

LANZAROTE

LA PALMA

The Smart Filming If you still don’t know what the Smart Filming is, it’s because, as yet, you haven’t discovered everything the Canary Islands have to offer in relation to your next audio-visual production!

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Taking advantage of the extraordinary tax incentives offered in the islands (35% tax rebate for foreign productions and up to 40% for national productions) is a new form of creative intelligence that will help your project take-off right from the very first moment. The Canary Islands also offer you a long list of places that are so beautiful and incredibly diverse that you’ll be surprised how close they are to one another. You’ll be able to save on costs thanks to the excellent communications, which will mean you’ll gain on your production. Don’t wait for another occasion. Production in the Canary Islands is easy. Professionals in the audio-visual sector and the local film commissions will give you all the help you need. And, don’t worry about the trip, the Archipelago is very well connected as it has 8 airports that receive direct flights from over 170 cities. They also enjoy all the infrastructure and services of a European Union country.

REASONS TO FILM IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

Consider all these advantages: set up your business here and you will pay a reduced corporate income tax rate of only 4%.

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1 * Royal Decree Law 15/2014, 19 December. Law 27/2014, 27 November

** Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts. Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Government of Spain

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*** Act 18/2009, 10 February Ordinance 22 May 2015

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Basic requirements: > A million euros spent in the Canary Islands > Contracting a film producer registered with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, (ICCA**), who has his/her tax residence in the Canary Islands.

Basic requirements: > A Canaries Audiovisual Work*** Certificate > At least 50% of the deduction base must correspond to expenses made in Spain.

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tax rebate for foreign productions.

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tax credit per investment in Spanish productions.

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EXPERIENCe

& SUPPORT Companies and professionals in the Canary Islands have a long, successful experience in large international and national productions and offer a high level of professionalism at competitive prices. In order to find these and solve any problem that may arise before, during or after shooting, you can count on help from local film commissions along with that of the institutions and associations on the islands. Excellent teams at your service.

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AVERAGE IN

SUMMER

THE BEST CLIMATE

IN THE WORLD The climate in the Canary Islands is special and unique. Summers are very pleasant and winters are mild with average temperatures in summer of 23ºC and 19ºC in winter. This is why you will enjoy filming outdoors in the Canary Islands because the clear skies and very scarce rainfall will allow you to make the most of the daylight hours.

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AVERAGE IN

WINTER

4.800

It is probably the light in the islands that will surprise you more than anything else. A very special and unique light that the cameras just adore, leading to powerful images on the screen. You can find more information about the climate in the Canary Islands on thebestclimateintheworld.com

HOURS OF

NATURAL

LIGHT PER

YEAR

Unbeatable

QUALITY OF LIGHT

BEACHES VOLCANOES SEAPORTS UNIQUE AREAS

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THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of the Canary Islands have built up unusual geographical relief consisting of a variety of extraordinary natural landscapes, all within close distance of each other. From white sandy virgin beaches to millenary leafy forests, along with breathtaking cliffs, undulating dunes by the sea, volcanic landscapes that belong to other worlds and sea beds with amazing visibility. Man has also contributed to creating the largest number of locations imaginable: colonial-style farm houses, picturesque towns, solitary roads, modern European towns, industrial areas, etc. Whatever the type of landscape you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Canary Islands.

CITIES

DESERTS

ROADS

FORESTS

SEA BEDS

TOWNS

L I S BON PA R I S BAR CE L ON A L ON D O N OS L O

DUB L I N ROM E VEN I C E Z U R I CH B RU S SE L S FRA NK F UR T HA N N O V E R AMS T E R D A M L U X E MB O U R G V I E NNA MO S C O W CAR A C A S CA S A BL AN C A DAK AR MAR RAK E C H N EW Y OR K MI AMI

5 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS 2 LOCAL AIRPORTS CONNECTION WITH 130 CITIES

AIR AND MARITIME CONNECTIONS The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least one on each island, receiving regular flights from over 170 cities, mainly in Europe but there are also flights from Africa and the American continent. Merchant and passenger ships arrive frequently at the different ports. There are also good connections between the islands via domestic flights that depart frequently every day and do not usually take longer than 45 minutes. Likewise, many maritime companies cover the numerous ports with inter-island crossings transporting passengers and merchandise efficiently and frequently.

> 2 hours 30 minutes from the Iberian Peninsula > 4 hours from Great Britain, Germany and Belgium > 5 hours from Italy > 6 hours from Sweden, Norway and Poland > 7 hours 30 minutes from Russia

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A WIDE RANGE OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first class international tourist destination and have been recognised by the European Union as the top tourist region in Europe. This development is more prominent on the islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, as they have an excellent range of tourist accommodation. They have over 300,000 hotel beds, in some of the best hotels and holiday resorts, as well as top quality city hotels belonging to the best known hotel chains in Spanish and European cities. On the islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, there is also a wide range of high quality accommodation, with excellent 4 star hotels on the first two islands. The comfort of your team and your ‘stars’ is completely assured.

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PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands have excellent, highly talented and able professionals as well as services regarding production and rental of all types of audiovisual material. All these professionals have the experience and know-how you’re looking for. They have played a relevant role in the ambitious productions that have been set in the islands and will know how to meet your most demanding needs, thus avoiding problems and helping to reduce costs. Each of the film commissions will provide the necessary information to enable you to find the best solution for your project.

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NEWS REGARDING ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST PRODUCTION The Canary Islands are home to the super computers ATLANTE and TEIDE HPC, which are perfect for carrying out animation or special effects projects. There are top class infrastructures, which are ideal for the film industry, as well as for other audiovisual sectors. If you are involved in the business of video games, you can benefit from a 45% reduction in tax per investment in technological innovation!

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THE PEACE OF MIND YOU NEED The Canary Islands’ vast experience in tourism, together with the economic and social development of the population, who are completely integrated into the European Union, make this Spanish region a safe choice for audiovisual projects of any size. European standards of comfort and security, whether it be in the field of law, work, health or even of a personal nature, will contribute to the success of your project because you will be able to focus on what really matters: your production.

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BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES Thanks to the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), audiovisual companies based on the islands can benefit from a reduced Corporate Income Tax rate of 4%. This is due to the islands’ unique economic and tax regime which encourages investment and the establishment of companies. They are then the perfect place to set up your business! Besides, as the islands form a Spanish Autonomous Community, they fall under European Union regulations, which allow the free movement of its citizens.The Euro is the official currency. As European residents they can enjoy all the rights and privileges granted by the agreements concerning European citizens under the 1992 Treaty of Maastrich.

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Corporate Income Tax rate

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COPENHAGEN

5:30 H

5:20 H

MOSCOW

AMSTERDAM

DUBLIN 4:15 H

4:30 H

LONDON 4H

4:20 H 4:30 H

NEW YORK

ZURICH

BARCELONA LISBON 2:30 H

MADRID

3H

2:30 H

BERLIN 4:30 H

5H

FRANKFURT BRUSSELS

PARIS

13H

7:30 H

4H

4:50 H

VIENNA

4:50 H

ROME

7 ISLANDS FULL OF POSSIBILITIES Average temperature

MIAMI 1:30 H 1:30 H

Winter 19º C

MELILLA

Summer 23º C

1:45 H

Coastline 1,114 km

13:30

CASABLANCA MARRAKECH

Beach 257 km Official language Spanish Time zone GMT Currency Euro Population

2,118,679 inhabitants

Tourist arrivals 2014

12,991,012 tourists

Working week

40 hours a week

Airports

8 (6 of them international)

Commercial Ports 27 Marinas 19 Road network 1:15 H

CARACAS 7:30 H

NOUAKCHOTT

PRAIA 2H

1:50 H

DAKAR

The Canary Islands form an archipelago made up of 7 islands. They are situated in the Macronesian region of the Atlantic, in the south of Europe. They lie 1,739 km south west of Madrid. Each of the islands has its own personality and characteristics but together they make up a territory which is truly unique, just a few hours’ flying time from the main European capitals.

4.256 km

Known historically as “The Fortunate Islands”, the Archipelago is in fact made up of seven larger islands: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, and six smaller ones: Alegranza, La Graciosa (the only one of the smaller islands that’s inhabited), Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and the island of Lobos.

CONTACT US

FILM COMMISSIONS:

LA GOMERA Film Commission:

Institutions and associations that may be of help:

Contact for filming on the islands (permits, locations, advice, list of professionals…)

Web: www.lagomerafilm.com

Government of the Canary Islands (Gobierno de Canarias):

LANZAROTE Film Commission: Web: lanzarotefilmcommission.com

LA PALMA Film Commission:

Contact for the Canaries Audiovisual Work Certificate (Certificado de Obra Audiovisual Canaria).

Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 928 811 762 Ext. 212

Web: www.lapalmafilmcommission.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 634 309 000

Web: www.canaryislandsfilm.com Email: [email protected]

FUERTEVENTURA Film Commission:

Tel.: (+34) 922.531.101 Ext. 4320/ (+34) 638 765 164

Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 928859750 /51/52

PROEXCA:

Film Commission

Contact for tax incentives and investors. Web: www.proexca.es Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 922 470 462/491

GRAN CANARIA Film Commission:

ZEC:

TENERIFE Film Commission:

Contact to set up a company at 4%. Web: www.zec.org Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 922 298 010 / (+34) 928 490 505

Web: www.tenerifefilm.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 647 346 462

Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 600 25 25 88

EL HIERRO Film Commission: Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 922 55 03 02/26

Web: www.grancanariafilm.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 928 424 600 Ext. 30

CLUSTER AUDIOVISUAL DE CANARIAS: Contact to find out more about the local industry. Web: www.clusteraudiovisualdecanarias.com Email: [email protected] Tel.: (+34) 691 814 018

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