The Algarve will soon become a chosen destination for film production with the initial stage of its cinema studios due to be completed by 2011. Portimão Town hall and the Algarve Film Commission are behind the project entitled “Picture Portugal”, to be built near the Algarve Motor Park. They have been working closely with film makers to promote the region as THE LOCATION FOR FILMING.
The first stage is expected to cost an estimated € 200 million, and plans include 2 studios, outdoor scenery, a water tank, a swimming pool the size of a football pitch for underwater filming and audio-visual post-production studios.
The studios, Holding Picture Portugal, will be the newest addition to international cinema, commercials, video games, music videos and audiovisual production centres and will have state-of-the-art equipment operated by accomplished and experienced technicians.
Influent figures from the world of cinema recently visited the Algarve to see the plans for the film studio. The film makers included James Bond executive producer Anthony Waye, who said “there is potential here and you can now shoot almost anywhere here. I wish you every success”
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