A boost for the film industry on the Canary Islands is underway, with a new 21,000 square metre studio that is currently under construction, according to Canarian Weekly. The venue is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year or the beginning of 2021, and is expected to be operational mid-way through 2021.
The site will include two soundstages of 1,200 and 1,800 square metres, with built in lighting and scene bridges. There will also be workshops, storage areas, meeting rooms, and spaces for hair, makeup and wardrobe.
This new development will be a huge asset to the Canary Islands, that have become a very popular filming location over recent years. For example, Netflix’s drama “The Witcher” was filmed in La Palma and Gran Canaria, while Marvel’s new blockbuster “Eternals” was shot in Fuerteventura.
The works of the film and television sets promoted by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria are progressing at a good pace and will place the island "at the forefront of national cinema, as they are public sets built expressly for audiovisual productions," the Corporation has indicated in a release. The modern Production Centre will not only help to boost the current film industry on the islands, but will help to respond to the need for feature films, series and television programs, documentaries and advertising. Therefore, it is crucial to have a suitable place to shoot indoors.
Due to the lower rates of coronavirus in the Islands, the local film industry has already returned to filming. HBO’s first Danish production, ‘Kamikaze,’ began shooting throughout August.
Related News
