{"id":1405,"date":"2024-10-25T17:33:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T17:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2024-10-26T21:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T21:02:31","slug":"behind-the-scenes-in-iceland-locations-logistics-and-production-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?p=1405","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Scenes in Iceland: Locations, Logistics, and Production Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#x201D;1&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; background_color=&#x201D;#ffffff&#x201D; custom_margin=&#x201D;-54px||||false|false&#x201D; custom_padding=&#x201D;0px||||false|false&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;4_4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_heading title=&#x201D;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _dynamic_attributes=&#x201D;title&#x201D; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#x201D;https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DJI_0734-3-scaled.jpg&#x201D; title_text=&#x201D;Filming in Iceland: The Ultimate Guide to Locations, Permits, and Production Services&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;4_4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.2&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; custom_padding=&#x201D;|||0px||&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; theme_builder_area=&#x201D;post_content&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h1>Behind the Scenes in Iceland: Locations, Logistics, and Production Services<\/h1>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<p>Iceland has become one of the hottest filming destinations for producers worldwide. The island offers some of the most varied filming locations imaginable, from vast glaciers to black sand beaches and volcanic landscapes. Are you considering shooting in Iceland? Well, here is all you need to know for your production to succeed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Iceland?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With its unique natural features, Iceland provides the ideal <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;setting&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Time and place of a story.Iceland&#x2019;s otherworldly beauty and dramatic natural features often serve as the setting that defines the entire mood of a film. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=setting\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">setting<\/a> for <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;film&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Medium for recording motion pictures.Iceland&rsquo;s raw natural beauty is captured on film, providing timeless imagery that enhances any production. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=film\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>film<\/a> productions that require both epic landscapes and intimate natural beauty. Various productions, including <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>, <em>Star Wars: Rogue One<\/em>, and <em>Interstellar<\/em>, have utilized Iceland&#x2019;s breathtaking vistas.<\/p>\n<p>What really sets Iceland apart, however, is not merely the diversity of locations but the country&#x2019;s production-friendly infrastructure. Equipped with highly skilled crews, modern equipment, and a 25% to 35% reimbursement scheme for production costs, Iceland has become one of the ideal destinations for both independent filmmakers and blockbusters emanating from Hollywood.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Filming Locations in Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Iceland can be a very versatile shooting hotspot because it can emulate varied environments. Whether you need a <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;stand-in&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Person substituting for an actor during technical setup.Local Icelandic stand-ins often contribute to the authenticity of outdoor shoots in remote locations. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=stand-in\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">stand-in<\/a> for another planet or a cold and isolated wilderness, here are several of the most iconic locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vatnaj&#xF6;kull Glacier<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Batman Begins<\/em>, <em>Interstellar<\/em><br>Known for its vast, icy landscape, Vatnaj&#xF6;kull Glacier has doubled as an otherworldly <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;backdrop&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A large photographic painting used as background for a scene.In Iceland, the natural environment serves as an unparalleled backdrop, replacing the need for studio-painted scenery. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=backdrop\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backdrop<\/a>, offering dramatic and surreal scenes that resemble alien terrains.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Black Sand Beaches of Vik<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Rogue One<\/em>, <em>Game of Thrones<\/em><br>These hauntingly beautiful beaches, with their stark black sand and jagged basalt sea stacks, have represented distant, mystical lands in numerous productions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Sn&#xE6;fellsj&#xF6;kull National Park<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Journey to the Center of the Earth<\/em><br>Known for its glacier-capped volcano and otherworldly caves, Sn&#xE6;fellsj&#xF6;kull is the ultimate choice for fantasy and sci-fi settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>&#xDE;ingvellir National Park<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Game of Thrones<\/em><br>With its unique rock formations and dramatic rift valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site provided the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;backdrop&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A large photographic painting used as background for a scene.In Iceland, the natural environment serves as an unparalleled backdrop, replacing the need for studio-painted scenery. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=backdrop\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backdrop<\/a> for some iconic scenes, perfectly capturing a rugged, medieval feel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Hvitserkur Sea Stack<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>The Secret Life of Walter Mitty<\/em><br>This dragon-like rock formation rising out of the sea adds an intriguing, fantasy-inspired element to scenes set in <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;wild&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Removable piece of set for camera access.The term wild can also refer to Iceland&rsquo;s untamed natural settings, which provide unobstructed access for cinematic shots. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=wild\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>wild<\/a> coastal settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lake Myvatn<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Game of Thrones<\/em><br>With its stunning lava formations, geothermal areas, and surreal landscapes, Lake Myvatn was used to <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;film&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Medium for recording motion pictures.Iceland&rsquo;s raw natural beauty is captured on film, providing timeless imagery that enhances any production. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=film\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>film<\/a> various scenes set in icy, desolate lands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Kirkjufell Mountain<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Game of Thrones<\/em><br>One of Iceland&#x2019;s most photographed mountains, Kirkjufell&#x2019;s distinctive shape, and surrounding waterfalls created a picturesque yet haunting <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;setting&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Time and place of a story.Iceland&#x2019;s otherworldly beauty and dramatic natural features often serve as the setting that defines the entire mood of a film. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=setting\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">setting<\/a> for fantasy scenes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Dettifoss Waterfall<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Prometheus<\/em><br>One of Europe&#x2019;s most powerful waterfalls, Dettifoss lent its sheer power and scale to create a mesmerizing and dramatic <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;backdrop&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A large photographic painting used as background for a scene.In Iceland, the natural environment serves as an unparalleled backdrop, replacing the need for studio-painted scenery. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=backdrop\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backdrop<\/a> for sci-fi landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reynisfjara Beach<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/em><br>This black sand beach, with its towering basalt columns, creates an eerie and alien shoreline ideal for fantasy and science fiction scenes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Landmannalaugar<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>Oblivion<\/em><br>Known for its colorful rhyolite mountains and vast lava fields, Landmannalaugar is ideal for creating scenes set on uncharted or alien worlds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Eyjafjallaj&#xF6;kull Volcano<\/strong><br>Featured in: <em>The Secret Life of Walter Mitty<\/em><br>The area around this famous volcano, known for its 2010 eruption, has been a dramatic, rugged <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;backdrop&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A large photographic painting used as background for a scene.In Iceland, the natural environment serves as an unparalleled backdrop, replacing the need for studio-painted scenery. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=backdrop\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backdrop<\/a> with breathtaking glacial and volcanic features.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Sorting Out Permits and Logistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Filming in Iceland is relatively smooth, especially if you are working with established production service companies like Polarama. You will need to obtain the correct permits; if you are filming in special nature reserves or national parks, you are more likely to be granted a permit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main Permits:<\/strong> Most shoots will have to obtain permits from local municipalities, and it is recommended that you work with a local provider to navigate this process with as little problem as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protected Areas:<\/strong> For places like &THORN;ingvellir National Park or Vatnaj&ouml;kull, special permissions are required, which <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;take&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Single continuous recording of a scene.Every take in Iceland is an opportunity to capture the raw, unpredictable beauty of its natural environment. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=take\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>take<\/a> more time to process due to environmental guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>The Importance of a Local Production Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You should work with a local production service company such as Polarama to maximize your Icelandic shoot. From <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;crew&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Collective of individuals involved in technical aspects of production.Filming in Iceland demands a resourceful and adaptable crew to navigate the island&rsquo;s remote and challenging environments. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=crew\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>crew<\/a> management to equipment rentals and logistics, local experts ensure that everything goes smoothly and stays within budget. They can also assist in applying to Iceland&rsquo;s reimbursement scheme, saving production up to 35% on expenses.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Impact of Tax Rebate in Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Icelandic government offers one of Europe&#x2019;s most competitive incentive programs, with a rebate of up to 35% on qualified production costs. This applies to feature films and television series. Productions that spend at least ISK 350 million, approximately &#x20AC;2.5 million, may claim the highest level of this rebate, which has attracted many large-scale productions to the country.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sustainability in Filmmaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Iceland is committed to sustainable <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Film terms\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;filmmaking&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Complete process of making a motion picture.Iceland&#x2019;s diverse landscapes challenge and inspire filmmakers, making the entire process uniquely rewarding. &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polarama.is\/?glossary=filmmaking\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">filmmaking<\/a>. Many production companies, including Polarama, prioritize green filming practices. Thanks to these geothermal energy sources and the effort put into reducing environmental impact, Iceland proves to be an ideal destination for eco-friendly productions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Let&#x2019;s talk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Filming in Iceland offers everything from stunning natural landscapes to generous tax incentives and experienced local crews. With a production partner like Polarama, your project will be executed efficiently and with the best Iceland offers. Want to get started on your next job? Give us a call today to start planning your shoot in the land of fire and ice.<\/p>\n<p>&#xA0;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover why Iceland has become a prime destination for filmmakers worldwide. From its diverse cinematic landscapes to tax incentives and top-notch production support, filming in Iceland offers unmatched benefits. 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