Denmark
Locations. Copenhagen. Modern and period architecture. Frederiksborg Slot Renaissance castle. Fortresses, beech forests, lakes, rivers, beaches, chalk cliffs, islands.
Copenhagen is the capital and main production centre. Denmark is a small country where most locations can be reached within a short drive.
Permits. Denmark has a film
friendly and streamlined permitting process. There are no extraordinary
restrictions or rules.
When to shoot? Denmark has
a typical four-season climate - warm summers,
colourful leaves in fall, white winters, and spring in full bloom.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/dk-country.html
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Denmark is a relatively expensive place to shoot. Denmark trades in the Euro.
Talent. Most citizens are of Danish descent with some Middle Eastern, North African, Asian, South American and Inuit (Greenlandic) looks also available. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad. For examples of locally available talent see:
Basic CPH Models - http://www.basiccph.com/
Scoop Models - http://scoopmodels.com/
Unique Model Agency - http://www.unique.dk/
Creative talent. Denmark has a good pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Its close proximity to other major European production centres allows easy access to those pools of creative talent should you ever need to look further.
Please contact us for recommended directors, DoP's and photographers for your project.
Crews are of the highest international standard. Good depth of key and support crew that speak fluent English.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. We package deals for local crew / talent.
Equipment. Good depth and standard of locally available equipment. Some specialized equipment needs to be brought in from abroad. See here for an example of locally available equipment:
Kameraudlejningen ApS - http://www.kameraudlejningen.dk/
Art department and set construction is of a high standard. Set construction is very expensive.
Studios and backlots. See here for examples:
24/7 - http://www.twentyfourseven.dk/eng/index.php
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Denmark.
Film Stock. Both Kodak and Fuji are available locally.
Post Production. High standard of post production facilities. Examples include:
Digital Film Lab - http://www.newdfl.com/
Nordisc Film Lab Copenhagen - http://www.shortcut.dk/article.aspx?
Pumpkin Post - http://www.pumpkin-post.dk/
The Chimney Pot - http://www.thechimneypot.com/duckling/
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local Danish embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international and budget airlines service flights to Denmark.
Accommodation. Best options in Denmark include:
D'Angleterre Hotel - http://www.dangleterre.com/
Hotel Skt Petri - http://www.sktpetri.dk/
Copenhagen Marriott Hotel - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cphdk
Crowne Plaza Hotel Copenhagen Towers - http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing.
Safety. Denmark is a very safe place for foreign productions to visit.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Denmark, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
