Asturias will be present at Shooting Locations Market 2025 with a comprehensive and transversal proposal that strengthens its position as both a natural set and a professional hub for the audiovisual industry. Through the Asturias Paraíso Natural Film Commission, the region has spent years building a robust support structure that not only facilitates the work of production companies and location scouts but also actively promotes local talent development, sustainability, and the region’s visibility as a filming destination.
Since its creation in 2016, the Film Commission has handled more than 500 requests related to feature films, series, music videos, and commercials, supporting productions such as Fire Will Come by Oliver Laxe, Alma by Sergio G. Sánchez, Infiesto by Patxi Amezcua, Nasdrovia by Marc Vigil, or La última noche en Tremor by Oriol Paulo. Beyond the direct impact of these shoots, Asturias has made strategic use of industry events such as Shooting Locations Market to build partnerships, attract new projects, and position itself as one of the most versatile destinations in Spain.
Comprehensive Services for Audiovisual Production
The Asturias Film Commission acts as a one-stop shop for national and international producers, offering production assistance, location scouting, mediation with public and private entities, permit management, and promotional support. This service is complemented by a public database of locations and a professional directory open to companies and technicians based in the region, facilitating local hiring and reinforcing the regional industry.
One of the distinctive elements of Asturias’ strategy is its commitment to green shooting. The Film Commission actively promotes sustainable practices in production, collaborating with companies such as Vaca Films and participating in European networks like Green Film and the European Film Commissions Network. It also organizes dedicated events on sustainability and screen tourism, where cinema and heritage intersect as tools for territorial development.
A Region that Becomes a Natural Film Set
With a surface area of just over 10,000 km², Asturias offers an unusually dense concentration of high-impact visuals. From cliffs to lush valleys, beaches, mountains, historic urban centers, contemporary architecture, and industrial heritage, the region can accommodate a wide variety of genres—from rural drama to sci-fi or urban thrillers—in short travel distances. The Commission’s weekly “Location of the Week” initiative reflects both the visual richness of the region and the continuous effort to promote its potential.
Training, Talent and Industry Networks
The Asturias Film Commission’s role goes beyond assisting active productions. It also promotes training through initiatives like Semilleru LAB and SEMILLERU Campus Cinematográfico, supports projects such as IUS del tiempo or Conexiones, and runs educational activities in schools in partnership with Laboral Cinemateca. These initiatives are reinforced by its participation in festivals like Málaga or professional events like FICXPro in Gijón, providing opportunities for local talent to connect with the wider industry.
Asturias’ commitment to an integrated and sustainable model for attracting film projects not only positions the region as a highly versatile location, but also as a consistent and proactive actor in the evolution of Spain’s audiovisual sector. Its participation in Shooting Locations Market, held on October 15 and 16 in Valladolid, is yet another demonstration of this commitment, and a valuable opportunity to present Asturias to a global audience of producers, scouts, and audiovisual companies.