Filming in Europe

Filming across Europe gives productions access to unmatched variety within compact distances, from Arctic tundras and alpine peaks to Mediterranean beaches, Gothic cathedrals, baroque palaces, modern metropolises, and prehistoric landmarks. Numerous countries provide incentives ranging from 20% to 45% of eligible expenses, while the Schengen Area streamlines cross-border movement of cast and crew. With a longstanding filmmaking tradition, Europe offers abundant skilled crews, VFX facilities, and sound stages, and its culturally dense cities contribute layered histories and languages that enrich storytelling.

Colorful houses built on a cliffside above the sea in a coastal town, with people swimming and relaxing in the water and on rocky steps.
Rock formations with caves and arches along the coastline, with small boats floating near the rocks in turquoise water, under a bright sky.
Gondola on a canal in Venice, Italy, with the Rialto Bridge in the background during sunset.

Europe supports every genre, offering authentic castles and battlefields for historical epics, vineyards and cafés for romances, and sleek modern architecture or industrial sites for science-fiction. Fantasy worlds emerge from its ancient forests and dramatic coastlines, while documentaries span subjects from Viking settlements to contemporary migration routes. Proximity to international hubs such as Paris, Berlin, and Madrid ensures access to global talent and equipment, while smaller countries contribute distinctive landscapes and tailored incentives that enhance production flexibility.

Three-story building with a wooden front door, several windows with shutters, potted plants near the entrance, and a motorcycle parked in front.
A red train traveling through snowy mountain landscape with tall, rugged, snow-covered peaks and a clear blue sky in the background.
Narrow stone alleyway with beige stone buildings, black lanterns, and potted red flowers outside door number 3.

BARAMON acts as a unified coordinator for productions across Europe, overseeing location scouting, permit applications, tax rebate filings, and cultural consultations in multiple languages. Our network of fixers covers the Western and Eastern Balkans, as well as Northern, Western, Southern, and Central Europe, ensuring on-the-ground expertise in every region. We manage equipment carnets, cross-border insurance, labor law compliance, and local crew recruitment, while our Franco-Japanese background brings a cross-cultural perspective that balances respect for local traditions with adherence to international production standards.