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CANARY ISLANDS, THE SMART FILMING Their mild climate year-round and unique landscapes attract millions of tourists to the Canary Islands every year.

2 CANARY ISLANDS, THE SMART FILMING Their mild climate year-round and unique landscapes attract millions of tourists to the Canary Islands every year. But the islands have also seen how a rising number of both Spanish and foreign production companies have chosen these Spanish archipelago as the location to shoot their films. Why is there so much interest in shooting in the Canaries? Undoubtedly, their extraordinary tax incentives (40% tax rebate for foreign productions and up to 45% for national productions). As an outermost region of the European Union, the Canaries have a specific economic and fiscal regime, which means deductions for investment benefit from 20 extra points; 80% higher than in the rest of Spain. In addition, the Canary Islands offer a wide range of incredibly beautiful and diverse locations within a few kilometres from one another. The Archipelago meets all the requirements as a natural set thanks to its mild climate and its more than 3,000 hours of sunlight per year. As a leading tourist destination, the islands have top hotel infrastructure and excellent air and sea connections, besides something that is currently most appreciated: safety. Shooting in the Canary Islands is easy: seasoned professionals with experience in all kind of productions plus the local film commissions, which are always ready to help. And to cap it all, if you decide to set up your business here, you ll pay a reduced corporate income tax rate of only 4%. Why not join the Smart Filming?

3 WHY FILM IN THE CANARY ISLANDS? 2

1 TAX INCENTIVES 40% * TAX REBATE FOR FOREIGN PRODUCTIONS 4% CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE ZEC Canary Islands Special Zone 0% IGIC (REGIONAL VAT) Basic requirements: - A million euros spent in the Canary

4 1 TAX INCENTIVES 40% * TAX REBATE FOR FOREIGN PRODUCTIONS 4% CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE ZEC Canary Islands Special Zone 0% IGIC (REGIONAL VAT) Basic requirements: - A million euros spent in the Canary Islands - Minimum production budget 2 million euros - Contracting a film producer registered with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, (ICCA**), who has his/her tax residence in the Canary Islands. 45% * TAX CREDIT PER INVESTMENT IN SPANISH PRODUCTIONS Basic requirements: - A Canaries Audiovisual Work*** Certificate - At least 50% of the deduction base must correspond to expenditure incurred in Spain. The audiovisual companies based on the islands can benefit from a reduced Corporate Income Tax rate of 4% as ZEC entities (Canary Islands Special Zone), under the framework of the Canary Islands Economic and Tax regime, ranging the archipelago the perfect place to set up your business! The Islands, being a Spanish Autonomous Community, are ruled by the 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 Maastricht. A zero rate is applied to the production of feature films, drama, animation or documentary series. **** * 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 *** Act 18/2009, 10 February Ordinance 22 May 2015 **** Ordinance 23 May 2017 Times of War. Television series produced by Atresmedia Televisión, Bambú Producciones and Beta Film, 2017

2 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.

5 2 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. That is why you can enjoy filming outdoors in the Canary Islands: the clear skies and very scarce rainfall will allow you to make the most of the day. But what you ll probably find most amazing is the bright light on the islands. A very special, unique light that cameras just adore, leading to powerful images on the screen. You can learn more about the climate in the Canary Islands on thebestclimateintheworld.com 23 C AVERAGE IN SUMMER 19 C AVERAGE IN WINTER 4,800 HOURS OF NATURAL LIGHT PER YEAR UNBEATABLE QUALITY OF LIGHT

3 THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of the Canary

From white sand beaches to ageold leafy forests, breathtaking cliffs, undulating dunes by the sea, volcanic

Humans have also contributed to creating the largest number of locations imaginable: colonial-style farms,

6 3 THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS JUST ONE STEP AWAY The forces of nature and the volcanic origin of the Canary Islands built an unusual geography that features a variety of extraordinary natural landscapes. From white sand beaches to ageold leafy forests, breathtaking cliffs, undulating dunes by the sea, volcanic landscapes that belong to other worlds and sea beds with amazing visibility. Humans have also contributed to creating the largest number of locations imaginable: colonial-style farms, picturesque towns, lonely roads, modern European cities, industrial areas, etc. Whatever the type of landscape you re looking for, you ll find it in the Canaries.

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4 PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands thriving film industry has been recognized with prestigious film awards and is ready to produce and coproduce all kind of projects.

8 4 PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY The Canary Islands thriving film industry has been recognized with prestigious film awards and is ready to produce and coproduce all kind of projects. In addition, excellent professionals, film production service and equipment rental companies have successful and wide experience in major international and national productions and provide top professional service. To contact them and solve any problem that may arise before, during or after shooting, you can count on the help of the film commissions and of the institutions and associations on the Islands. A great team at your service The last of the Philippines 2016 Enrique Cerezo P.C.

5 AIR AND SEA CONNECTIONS The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least one on each island, receiving scheduled flights from over 170 cities, mainly European but African and American too.

9 5 AIR AND SEA CONNECTIONS The Canary Islands have 8 airports, at least one on each island, receiving scheduled flights from over 170 cities, mainly European but African and American too. Cargo and passenger ships arrive frequently at the different ports. The islands are connected via frequent domestic flights every day, which do not take longer than 45 minutes. Several sea transport companies cover inter-island routes daily carrying both passengers and goods to the many different ports. 6 2 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS LOCAL AIRPORTS CONNECTION WITH 130 CITIES 2h 30 minutes from the Iberian Peninsula 4h from United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium 5h from Italy 6h from Sweden, Norway and Poland 7h 30 minutes from Russia

6 A WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first-rate international tourist destination and have been recognised by the European Union as the top tourist region in Europe.

10 6 A WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION The Canary Islands are a first-rate international tourist destination and have been recognised by the European Union as the top tourist region in Europe. You ll find 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. The comfort of your crew and stars is completely assured.

7 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 in the European Union,

11 7 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 in the European Union, make this Spanish region a safe choice for film projects of any size. European standards of comfort and safety in terms 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.

ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST-PRODUCTION Plus... The island of Tenerife is home to the super computer TEIDE HPC, which is perfect for rendering animation or special effects projects.

12 ANIMATION, VIDEO GAMES AND POST-PRODUCTION Plus... The island of Tenerife is home to the super computer TEIDE HPC, which is perfect for rendering animation or special effects projects. This top-notch infrastructure is ideal for the film industry as well as for other audio-visual sectors. If you are involved in the business of video games, you can benefit from a 45% tax deduction per investment in technological innovation! It is no coincidence that in recent years, ten animation studios were established on the Islands. Only in 2017 about twenty audio-visual and technology companies have requested to set up in the Canary Islands Special Zone. Working in the sun is so inspiring! The Steam Engines of Oz. Sean Patrick O Reilly. Arcana Studios and 3 Doubles Producciones, 2017.

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14 ALLIED WILD OATS BROKEN EMBRACES WRATH OF THE TITANS 2 Robert Zemeckis. Paramount Pictures, 2016 Andy Tennant. Wild Pictures / Defiant Pictures / Alliance Cinema, 2016 Pedro Almodóvar. El Deseo, 2008 Jonathan Liebesman. Warner Bros Pictures, 2012 FAST & FURIUS 6 COLD SKIN CLASH OF THE TITANS NOBODY WANTS THE NIGHT Justin Lin. Universal Pictures / Original Film / Etalon film, 2012 Xavier Gens. Babieka, Louis Leterrier. Warner Bros Pictures / Legendary Pictures, 2010 Isabel Coixet. Ariane & Garoé/ Mediapro/ Media Art/ One More Movie/Noodles Production, Leandro Betancor 2014

GOLD JASON BOURNE THE KID MIST AND THE MAIDEN

Apache Films/ Atresmedia Cine/Telefónica

Ikiru Films / Vaca Films / Telecinco Cinema /

HAN SOLO STAR WARS BLACK MIRROR THE MAN WHO

15 GOLD JASON BOURNE THE KID MIST AND THE MAIDEN Agustín Díaz Yanes. Apache Films/ Atresmedia Cine/Telefónica Studios/ Sony Pictures España, Eduardo Marco Paul Greengrass. Universal Pictures, 2016 Daniel Monzón. Ikiru Films / Vaca Films / Telecinco Cinema / La Ferme! Production, 2014 Andrés Koppel. Tornasol Films/ Hernández&Fernández Cinematográficas. Lucas Pintos, HAN SOLO STAR WARS BLACK MIRROR THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE Ron Howard. Lucasfilm Ltd, Carlos De Saa, 2017 USS Callister S4/E1. Zeppotron for Endemol/ Gran Babieka, 2017 Terry Gilliam. Tornasol Films/ Entre Chien et Loup/ Ukbar Filmes/ Proximus/ Recorded Picture Company, 2017

16 OUR FILM INDUSTRY

17 A MATURE SECTOR THAT CAN BE YOUR CO- PRODUCTION PARTNER A sample of Canaries talent and their presence at festivals. 266 REGISTERED AUDIOVISUAL COMPANIES 214 PRODUCTION COMPANIES 3 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS +30 FESTIVALS AND FILM SHOWS 3 PROFESSIONAL MARKETS

CLEO ANIMATION TV SERIES Production year: 2013-2014

produced: Ana Sánchez-Gijón Screenplay: María Sanz

edition: David Rodríguez Animation Director: Miguel

Noelia Cabo International Distribution: Monster

Series. Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart 2016.

Films Du Worso, Noodles Production Co-producer: Volcano

Hadzihalilovic, Alanté Kavaïté Cast: Max Brebant (BE),

Noe-Etienne (BE), Matthieu Goldfeld (BE), Nissim Renard

18 CLEO ANIMATION TV SERIES Production year: Producer: La Casa Animada Created, directed and produced: Ana Sánchez-Gijón Screenplay: María Sanz Esteve, Ana Sánchez-Gijón Original music and sound edition: David Rodríguez Animation Director: Miguel Miranda Art Director: Alicia Borges, Nareme Melián, Noelia Cabo International Distribution: Monster Entertainment (Ireland) Best International Animation Series. Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart Award winner, Sao Paolo International Television Festival EVOLUTION FEATURE FILM Released: 2015 Producer: Les Films Du Worso, Noodles Production Co-producer: Volcano Films Director: Lucile Hadzihalilovic Screenplay: Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Alanté Kavaïté Cast: Max Brebant (BE), Roxane Duran (FR), Julie Marie Parmentier (FR), Pablo, Noe-Etienne (BE), Matthieu Goldfeld (BE), Nissim Renard (BE), Chantal Rosa Aimée (ES) Best Photography, San Sebastian Film Festival Special Jury Prize, San Sebastian Film Festival Two seasons, the third one on development.

THE CALM TEMPEST DOCUMENTARY FILM Released:

Released: 2018 Producer: Tourmalet Films,

Emilio García Rivas, Sergio González Foley:

Documentary Film Official Selection, Malaga

Director: Santiago Torres, Gabriel García

19 THE CALM TEMPEST DOCUMENTARY FILM Released: 2016 ROBERTO S POSTCARDS DOCUMENTARY FILM Released: 2018 Producer: Tourmalet Films, Rosa Screenplay, direction, photography and edition: Omar A. Razzak Production: Kistiñe Cárcamo, Mayi Gutiérrez Cobo, Ciro Colonna Original music: Eneko Vadillo, Extremedor Sound: Emilio García Rivas, Sergio González Foley: Samuel Cabezas Colorist: Javier Mosqueda Documentary Film Official Selection, Malaga Festival Producer: Digital 104 Screenplay and Direction: Dailo Barco Executive producers: Jairo López, Domingo J. González, Jonay García Photography Director: Santiago Torres, Gabriel García Sound Director: Marco A. Toledo Original music: GAF Edition: Oscar Santamaría Official Selection Doc. España, SEMINCI Valladolid International Film Week 2017.

MILAGROS DOCUMENTARY Released: 2018 Producer: Tinglado Film Screenplay

Corredera Photography: Magela Ferrero Sound and Music: Christian

Malagelada Color: Susana Muniain Vxf: Montaña Hernández Documentary

THE SEA STARES AT US FROM AFAR DOCUMENTARY Released: 2017 Producer: El

producers: Azhar Media, José Manuel Rodríguez, Sara Sánchez Director:

Photography: Mauro Herce Editor: Cristóbal Fernández Sound: Joaquín

20 MILAGROS DOCUMENTARY Released: 2018 Producer: Tinglado Film Screenplay and Direction: David Baute Production: Patricia Estevez, Laura G. Corredera Photography: Magela Ferrero Sound and Music: Christian Johansen Edition: Alejandro Lázaro, Clara M. Malagelada Color: Susana Muniain Vxf: Montaña Hernández Documentary Film Official Selection, Málaga Festival THE SEA STARES AT US FROM AFAR DOCUMENTARY Released: 2017 Producer: El Viaje Films, Azhar Media, CTM docs, 59 en Conserva Executive producers: Azhar Media, José Manuel Rodríguez, Sara Sánchez Director: Manuel Muñoz Rivas Screenplay: Mauro Herce, Manuel Muñoz Rivas Photography: Mauro Herce Editor: Cristóbal Fernández Sound: Joaquín Pachón Sound designer: Jeroen Goeijers Forum Section, Berlin International Film Festival. Deluxe Prize, Seville European Film Festival Critics Award- Best Film, L Alternativa Festival de Cine Independiente de Barcelona. Official Selection, Hong Kong International Film Festival 2017.

PLUS ULTRA FICTION SHORT FILM Released: 2017

Delgado and Helena Girón Direction, screenplay,

Delgado Executive producers: Marina Alberti, Beli

Alayón Sound: Juan Carlos Blancas Production Manager:

Rodríguez, María Isabel Díaz, Elena Navarro, Mercedes

Official Selection, Locarno Film Festival 2017.

2017 Producer: Los de Lito Films Director: David

Photography: Cris Noda Edition: David Pantaleón,

21 PLUS ULTRA FICTION SHORT FILM Released: 2017 Producer: El Viaje Films, Filmika Galaika, Samuel M. Delgado and Helena Girón Direction, screenplay, camera and edition: Helena Girón, Samuel M. Delgado Executive producers: Marina Alberti, Beli Martinez, Jose A. Alayón Sound: Juan Carlos Blancas Production Manager: Silvia Navarro Cast: David Pantaleón, Rubén Rodríguez, María Isabel Díaz, Elena Navarro, Mercedes Pintado. Official Selection, Locarno Film Festival THE PAINTED CALF DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM Released: 2017 Producer: Los de Lito Films Director: David Pantaleón Screenplay and production: David Pantaleón Photography: Cris Noda Edition: David Pantaleón, Fernando Alcántara, Oscar Santamaría Sound: Carolina Hernández, Daniel Mendoza, Mendoproaudio Art Direction: Cayetana H. Cuyás Official Selection, International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017.

22 7 ISLANDS FULL OF POSSIBILITIES The Canary Islands are made up of 7 islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They are situated in the Macaronesian region in the south of Europe, 1,739 km southeast of Madrid. Each of the islands has its own personality and features but together they make up a territory which is truly unique, just a few hours flying time from the main European capitals. 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. Average temperature Winter 19 C Summer 23 C Coastline 1,114 km Beach 257 km Official language Español Time zone GMT Currency Euro Population 2,118,679 inhabitants Tourist arrivals ,975,507 Airports 8 (6 of them international) Commercial Ports 27 Marinas 19 Road network 4,256 km Working week 40 hours a week

CONTACT Institutions and associations that may be of help: GOVERNMENT OF THE CANARY ISLANDS General inquiries, Canaries Audiovisual Work Certificate. canaryislandsfilm.com hello@canaryislandsfilm.

es (+34) 922 470462 / (+34) 928 223172 ZEC Canary Islands Special Zone Contact to set up a company at 4%. zec.org sjagtani@zec.org / mdoreste@zec.

lanzarotefilmcommission.com info@lanzarotefilmcommission.com (+34) 928 811 762 Ext. 212 FUERTEVENTURA Film Commission fuerteventurafilmcommission.es info@fuerteventurafilmcommission.

23 CONTACT Institutions and associations that may be of help: GOVERNMENT OF THE CANARY ISLANDS General inquiries, Canaries Audiovisual Work Certificate. canaryislandsfilm.com (+34) / Ext PROEXCA Contact for tax incentives and investors. proexca.es pilar.moreno@proexca.es (+34) / (+34) ZEC Canary Islands Special Zone Contact to set up a company at 4%. zec.org sjagtani@zec.org / mdoreste@zec.org (+34) / / FILM COMMISSIONS: Contact for filming on the islands (permits, locations advice, professional directory) LANZAROTE Film Commission lanzarotefilmcommission.com info@lanzarotefilmcommission.com (+34) Ext. 212 FUERTEVENTURA Film Commission fuerteventurafilmcommission.es info@fuerteventurafilmcommission.es (+34) GRAN CANARIA Film Commission grancanariafilm.com grancanariafilm@spegc.org (+34) TENERIFE Film Commission tenerifefilm.com film@webtenerife.com (+34) LA GOMERA Film Commission gomerafilm.com film@lagomera.es (+34) LA PALMA Film Commission lapalmafilmcommission.com coordinacion@lapalmafilmcommission.com (+34) EL HIERRO Film Commission omoles@el-hierro.org (+34) /326 ASSOCIATIONS: Contact them to learn more about our regional industry (co producers, services, talent, professionals). CLUSTER AUDIOVISUAL DE CANARIAS The Canary Islands Audiovisual Cluster is a co-operation network seeking to make the most of the synergies and potential of private companies, public institutions and research centers in order to develop, produce and distribute audiovisual works from the Canary Islands. clusteraudiovisualdecanarias.com info@webclac.org (+34) ASOCIACIÓN MICROCLIMA CINEASTAS DE CANARIAS Microclima, the filmmakers Association of Canary Islands, has the goal to contribute to the analysis, reflection and debate of the audio-visual policies of Canaries, defending cinema as our cultural heritage. The Association comprises an important group of Canary Islands filmmakers with a long and distinguished history, working together to promote a new audio-visual model for the islands. cineastasdecanarias.org info@cineastasdecanarias.org SAVE The canarian regional association for the animation, video game and VFX industry. saveasociacion.es gerencia@saveasociacion.es (+34)

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