How to Brief a Film Fixer in Spain Before the First Call
Published on May 29, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
A film fixer brief is a document, or set of files, sent to a Spain-based production contact before the first pre-production meeting call. It contains the variables a fixer needs to assess feasibility, quote accurately, and confirm availability against your dates. A prepared brief cuts the back-and-forth. The fixer has what they need to start […]
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Filming at Football Stadiums in Spain: Access, Permits, and What to Expect
Published on May 21, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Spain’s football clubs control their own filming access. There is no central permit authority, no national booking system, and no standardised process across La Liga venues. Each club owns its stadium and sets its own terms. Commercial filming access at a Spanish football stadium means negotiating directly with that club’s commercial or communications department. Broadcast […]
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What a Film Fixer Does in Spain
Published on April 23, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
A film fixer in Spain is a local production professional who handles permits, crew, locations, and logistics for international shoots, the parts that can’t be managed from abroad. The role exists because Spain’s production environment doesn’t standardise across its 17 autonomous communities, and the gap between knowing that and knowing what to do about it […]
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Drone Filming in Spain: The 2026 Compliance Guide for Video Productions
Published on March 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Spain is one of Europe’s most filmed countries, and drone footage has become a routine part of professional video productions: corporate films, branded content, sports coverage, live events. The locations are exceptional, the light is reliable, and aerial shots of Barcelona, Madrid, Seville or the Spanish coastline deliver results that are hard to replicate anywhere […]
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Film Permits Seville: Complete Guide for International Productions [2026]
Published on February 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Seville operates a two-tier film permit system managed by the Sevilla Film Office (Sevilla Film and Events): a Communicated Act for small, nimble crews of up to 15 people using handheld cameras or occasional tripods, and a full General Filming Permit for everything else. Processing takes 5 working days for straightforward shoots and at least […]
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Film Permits Valencia: Complete Guide for International Productions [2026]
Published on February 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Valencia operates a permit system where any production that fences off public space, impedes traffic, or has a crew of more than 10 people must apply through the city’s Electronic Office at least 30 days in advance. Applications are processed in Spanish only (the English version of the system doesn’t exist) and each iconic location […]
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Film Permits Barcelona: Complete Guide for International Productions [2026]
Published on February 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Barcelona operates a two-tier film permit system: a free Basic Authorisation for crews under 10 people with minimal equipment, or an Occupation Licence for larger productions requiring an €89.59 issuing fee plus €480 per day for public space occupation. Basic Authorisations can be requested up to 24 hours before filming; Occupation Licences require at least […]
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Film Permits Madrid: Complete Guide for International Productions [2026]
Published on February 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Madrid operates a two-tier film permit system: free permits for crews under 15 people with minimal equipment, or standard permits costing €48.65 plus €0.58 per linear meter per day for larger productions. Processing takes 7-15 working days through the centralized Filming Authorizations Bureau, with all applications handled in Spanish through municipal authorities. Since 2008, we’ve […]
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Film Permits in Spain: Complete Guide for International Productions [2026]
Published on February 24, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
After 15+ years of navigating Spanish bureaucracy for international productions ranging from BBC documentaries to Nike commercials, we’ve learned that getting film permits in Spain, while complex, follows predictable patterns once you understand the system. This guide breaks down everything international producers need to know: which authorities issue permits, what documentation you’ll need, realistic processing […]
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Legal Requirements for Hiring Film Crew in Spain: Employment vs Freelance Rules
Published on February 3, 2026 | Category: Video Production Guide
Hiring film crew in Spain, as per Spanish labour law, requires employment contracts for most crew positions, even when you hire through a Spanish production company. Understanding why prevents €3,000–€10,000 fines per person, production delays, and insurance issues. This guide covers two scenarios international productions face: Both scenarios are governed by Spanish labour law, and […]
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