WHY
PORTUGAL?
In 2019, Josh Waller came to Sintra to make Color Out of Space. He never left.
There’s a lot here to love, especially for filmmakers.
Woodhead exists to help more films get made here.
THE SHORT VERSION.
INCENTIVES
Meaningful support for qualifying productions
LOCATIONS
A lot of visual range
in a small country
COSTS
Competitive crew and
local production spend
WEATHER
Long shooting days
and reliable conditions
CREW
Experienced, diverse, English-speaking
CAN IT BE
WHERE I NEED?
Unless your picture is set in the Arctic, then most likely, it’s a yes.
PRODUCTION VALUE
PUT MORE
ON SCREEN.
Competitive local production costs, compact geography and a diverse range of locations mean more of the budget can stay where it matters.
FEWER COMPANY MOVES.
MORE VISUAL RANGE.
MORE ON SCREEN.
INCENTIVES
LET’s TALK
MONEY.
Production incentives here can materially change your financing plan. From paid scouting to rebates, we work out what you can qualify for, what Portuguese spend is eligible and when to apply, before committing.
30%
STANDARD SUPPORT — MEDIUM-BUDGET PRODUCTIONS*
€500K
MINIMUM ELIGIBLE PORTUGUESE SPEND*
€2.5M
LARGE-PRODUCTION THRESHOLD*
*Eligibility, available funding and current rules apply. €200K minimum for documentaries or production without filming. Large productions: 30% on the first €2M; up to 25% on the balance, with specified exceptions.
A SMALL COUNTRY
IS A BIG ADVANTAGE.
A diverse range of locations is more useful in a compact country.
Combine vastly different environments without turning every new look into a major relocation.
CREW
CREWS YOU CAN
BUILD AROUND.
Portugal has experienced technical and creative crews used to international film, television and commercial production. English is widely spoken across the production community.
PRODUCTION
CAMERA
LIGHTING
GRIP
ART DEPARTMENT
CASTING
EQUIPMENT
POST-PRODUCTION
Need something unusually specific? Ask us before assuming it has to travel.
WILL PORTUGAL
WORK FOR YOUR FILM?
Probably.
That’s what we’re here to work out.