Location Managers
Professional on-set location management keeping your Spanish locations running smoothly from Madrid, Barcelona, Seville.
Location management in Spain requires professionals who navigate 17 autonomous communities' separate permit frameworks — from Madrid Film Office to Barcelona Film Commission and Andalucía Film Commission. Our location managers coordinate across regional film offices, municipal police, and heritage authorities to ensure comprehensive permit coverage.
We connect you with location managers who know Spain's magnificent filming landscape. Our network includes professionals experienced in managing shoots from Madrid's Royal Palace quarter to Barcelona's Gaudí masterpieces, Andalucía's Moorish heritage, and the Canary Islands' year-round sunshine — providing the local expertise behind productions like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
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Capabilities
Complete Location Management
From tech scouts through wrap, our location managers handle every aspect of your filming locations—so you can focus on making your production.
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On-Set Management
- Daily location supervision
- Crew coordination on site
- Safety management
- Noise & crowd control
- Access management
Site Control
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Permit Coordination
- Filming permit management
- Road closure coordination
- Authority liaison
- Compliance monitoring
- Documentation handling
Legal Compliance
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Property Relations
- Owner communication
- Access negotiations
- Damage prevention
- Neighbor relations
- Community liaison
Relationship Management
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Location Logistics
- Tech scout coordination
- Base camp setup
- Parking management
- Wrap & restoration
- Multi-location coordination
Smooth Operations
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Location Managers
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Local Permit Expertise
Expert navigation of Spanish permit systems across autonomous communities. We maintain relationships with Madrid Film Office, Barcelona Film Commission, Andalucía Film Commission, and Canarias Film across all 17 regions.
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Location Knowledge
We understand regional heritage office requirements for filming at the Alhambra, Sagrada Família, and Toledo's historic centre — including strict access quotas and church permissions.
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Community Relations
Our location managers build positive relationships with property owners, comunidad de vecinos, and local communities across Spain. We communicate effectively in Spanish and navigate regional cultural dynamics.
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Logistics Mastery
From Madrid's grand avenues to Barcelona's modernist architecture, Andalucía's Moorish palaces, and the Canary Islands' volcanic landscapes, our managers coordinate logistics across Spain's diverse autonomous communities.
On Location
Location managers running heritage-permit workflows across UNESCO Alhambra, Sagrada Família, Toledo, Cuenca, and regional film commissions
Here is how this works in practice. Spain's location-management network runs senior crew with permit, neighbor-relations, monument-access, and multi-jurisdiction-Schengen-coordination experience across 17 autonomous communities. The Spain Film Commission acts as national umbrella, with regional offices — Madrid Film Office, Barcelona Film Commission. Andalucía Film Commission (Sevilla, Almería, Málaga, Granada, Cádiz, Córdoba — the spaghetti-western Almería and Game-of-Thrones-Dorne Sevilla heritage), Canarias Film. Bizkaia Bilbao Film Commission, Donostia Film Commission. Catalunya Film Commission, Galicia Film Commission. Comunitat Valenciana Audiovisual, Aragón, Asturias, Castilla y León. Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Navarra, La Rioja, Murcia. And Cantabria — handling permits and access.
Here is the short of it. UNESCO World Heritage venues route through Ministry of Culture (Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte) and Patrimonio Nacional — Alhambra Granada, Alcázar de Sevilla. Mezquita de Córdoba, Historic Toledo, Old Town Salamanca. Sagrada Família and Casa Milà La Pedrera Barcelona, Old Town Cuenca. Roman Mérida, Cáceres medieval old town. Avila walls, Burgos Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela. Aranjuez Royal Site, El Escorial, Tarragona Roman. San Cristóbal de La Laguna Tenerife.
Here is the breakdown. Productions filmed in Spain. Game of Thrones (the multi-region Sevilla Alcázar Dorne, Itálica Dragonpit, Trujillo Highgarden, Cáceres King's Landing, Peñíscola Meereen, Bárdenas Reales Dothraki Sea, Almería Yunkai, Girona Braavos schedule). House of the Dragon (Cáceres, Trujillo). Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Cádiz Old Town, Sevilla Plaza de España, Granada), Pirates of the Caribbean. On Stranger Tides (Cádiz tall-ships), Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Spider-Man Far From Home (Madrid, Sevilla, Tenerife).
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Star Wars Attack of the Clones (Plaza de España Naboo), Solo: A Star Wars Story (Fuerteventura), Wonder Woman 1984 (Canary Islands). Fast & Furious 6 (Tenerife multi-unit chases). And Lawrence of Arabia (Almería) — set up the working credit pool. Terrain spans Mediterranean coast, Atlantic coast (Galician rías, Asturian green coast, Basque Bilbao-San Sebastián), Pyrenees alpine, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada. Bárdenas badlands, Almería desert (spaghetti-western heritage). Canary Islands volcanic (Teide UNESCO, Timanfaya Lanzarote), and Mallorca-Menorca-Ibiza. Multilingual permit delivery in Castilian, Catalan, Basque, Galician, and Valencian, with Spain's ICAA 30% rebate plus regional uplifts qualifying location-fee spend.
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FAQ
Location Management Expertise
What does a location manager do during production?
The location manager oversees all aspects of your filming locations—from arrival to wrap. This includes supervising crew on site, managing access and parking, coordinating with property owners, monitoring permit compliance, controlling noise and crowd issues, and ensuring the location is restored properly.
Do you handle permits and permissions?
Yes, our location managers coordinate all filming permits across Spain's autonomous communities. We work with regional film commissions, manage Policía Municipal traffic permits, and ensure compliance with ICAA requirements and the 30% tax incentive framework.
What about heritage sites and protected locations?
We specialize in managing complex locations including the Alhambra (strict visitor quotas), Sagrada Família (church permission required), and UNESCO historic centres like Toledo and Seville. Our managers coordinate with regional heritage offices and church authorities.
How do you handle neighbor and community relations?
Our location managers proactively communicate with neighbors before filming, address concerns during production, and ensure positive relationships. This community approach protects your production and maintains good standing for future shoots.
Can you manage multiple locations simultaneously?
Yes, for productions with multiple locations, we provide location management teams coordinating across all sites. Our managers communicate to ensure consistent standards and seamless company moves between locations.
What are typical location fees?
Location fees in Spain vary by autonomous community and site. Regional film commissions facilitate competitive public space rates, while heritage properties negotiate individually. Our managers handle all negotiations in €.
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