Monaco
Film Locations. Monaco is the world’s second smallest country, after the Vatican. Manicured streets, palaces, museums, lush parks with fountains, glamorous Monte Carlo casino, hotels, villas, yachts, coastal roads, Formula One Grand Prix.
Permits. Monaco has a streamlined permitting process. There are no extraordinary
restrictions or rules.
When to shoot? Monaco has a mild climate throughout the year, the hottest months being July and August, and the coolest being January and February. Monaco has 300 days of sunshine per year.
For monthly weather statistics please see here.
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Monaco is known to be a tax haven for the wealthy. It is a very expensive place to shoot. Monaco trades in the Euro.
Talent. The largest proportion of residents are French nationals, followed by Monegasque and Italians. The remainder are from all over the world. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad. Many celebrities reside in Monaco.
Creative talent. Monaco has a good pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Its close proximity to 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. Some key crew need to be brought in from abroad. Supporting crews speak fluent English.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. We package deals.
Equipment. Monaco has a range of standard and specialized equipment available locally.
Art department and set construction is of a high standard but very expensive.
Studios and backlots. A good facility exists in nearby Nice:
Victorine Studios
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Monaco.
Film Stock. Both Kodak and Fuji are available locally.
Post Production. Must post abroad.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local Monaco embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international airlines service flights to Monaco.
Accommodation. Recommended options in Monte Carlo
include:
Hotel Hermitage
Hotel de Paris
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing.
Safety. Monaco is a very safe place for foreign productions to visit.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, stills campaigns, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Monaco, please see below:
Our production service companies, line producers and fixers have serviced TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, stills campaigns, feature films, TV series and documentaries for:
AXA Belgium, BBC UK, Canon Singapore, Coca Cola Indonesia, Concord Canada, Dove Malaysia, Deutche Bank Germany, Dressman Sweden, Evian France, HBO USA, Heineken Ireland, Hyundai Korea, Intercontinental Hotels Global, ITC India, Kirin Japan, Kraft USA, Landrover UK, LG Korea, Meunil China, McDonalds Australia, MUFG Japan, Nikon Hong Kong, Nokia China, Orange Moblie Slovakia, Philips Netherlands, Proctor & Gamble USA, Chery Riich China, Rimowa Germany, Samsung Korea, Sinoland Hong Kong, Skipper Italy, Smirnoff USA, Sony United Arab Emirates, Stella Russia, Telefonica Spain, Vidal Sassoon China, Virgin Media UK, and much more.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Monaco, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
