Need to know
This is what you need to know
Communication
No matter how remote the location may be, Iceland´s network is wide-ranging and efficient.
Transport
Iceland is 2.5 hours flight from London, 5 hours from The Big Apple, 3 hours from Copenhagen, 1.5 hours from Scotland, to name a few. Daily flights to all major cities in Europe and US.
Tax Incentives
Productions that qualify for a tax incentive can be reimbursed for up to 20% of their production cost in Iceland. We can assist you in making your production qualify for a tax incentive and do all the bits and pieces to make that happen.
Key Data
Currency: KronaPhone code: +354
TV/Video system: PAL
Voltage: 220 V / 50 HZ
Weights & Measure: Metric
Post production
Local digital post production is keeping up with the continuos development in the field. However film labs are non-existing. Development and film grading services are commonly applied in Scandinavia or the UK.
Weather
20 hours of daylight during the summer months. Dramatic over the winter months.
You can view current weather conditions on :
Iceland Meteorological Office
Crew
Normal day is 12 hours. We have hard working professionals with a lot of can do spirit.
Exchange rate
The exchange rate is very favourable, go to Central bank of Iceland / Exchange rate for the latest currency conversion from Icelandic krona to your currency.
Accomodation
We will arrange and provide you only with the best in price and quality. Iceland has a range of world-class hotels, boutique hotels and luxury apartments. Your working-stay may feel like a holiday.
Casting
We have experienced casting agencies and can find the right talent for almost any conceivable role.
Equipment
All state of the art film gear through the local ARRI rental dealership. Grip equipment is provided by local rental grip-houses. Can´t source what you need here, we´ll have it shipped in for you.