Ciudad de la Luz, with its majestic facilities in Alicante, has established itself as an undisputed hub for the global film industry. This year, during the Shooting Locations Marketplace at the Feria de Valladolid from 15-16 October, the studios will highlight their unique approach to attracting the best film and television projects from around the world.
Founded in 2005 and backed by visionaries such as director Luis García Berlanga, the studios were designed by architect Gary Bastian to rival the best in the world. After a brief closure, Ciudad de la Luz has reemerged like a phoenix, proving its worth with recent productions such as ‘In the Depths of the Seine’ and ‘The Law of the Sea’, both of which have been received with critical and commercial success.
Privileged location and incomparable services
Located just 7 kilometres from the historic centre of Alicante and its international airport, the studios offer 80 hectares of first class infrastructure. They have 6 interconnected air-conditioned sets, large outdoor shooting areas and two water tanks for aquatic sequences that are unique in Europe. These facilities allow for unprecedented versatility in the production of indoor, outdoor and underwater scenes.
Since its reopening, Ciudad de la Luz has been the setting for major international titles, including the upcoming blockbuster ‘Venom 3’, which generated significant economic impact in the region. Such productions demonstrate the studio’s ability to handle large-scale projects, benefiting the local economy with thousands of overnight stays and jobs.
The Generalitat Valenciana and Ciudad de la Luz offer attractive tax incentives for productions that decide to shoot in the region. With tax deductions of up to 30% for the first million euros invested, and a favourable regulatory environment, Alicante is positioned as a very competitive filming destination on an international level.
Source: Sociedad de proyectos para la transformación digital
Commitment to sustainability and training
Committed to green filming practices, Ciudad de la Luz is not only concerned with attracting international productions, but also with having a positive impact on the environment and the local community. The presence of a film and audiovisual trade school ensures the training of local talent that can be integrated into these global productions, ensuring a legacy of skills and knowledge in the region.
With an eye on the future, City of Light continues to expand its influence in the film industry. With development plans and infrastructure improvements, along with active participation in international fairs and festivals, Alicante is establishing itself as a world-class film hub.
We invite all those interested in the Shooting Locations Marketplace to discover why Ciudad de la Luz is not just a filming location, but a strategic partner in the realisation of cinematic visions. With its idyllic climate, strategic location and first-class facilities, it is the place where every story finds its space to shine.