On location - Catalonia's international film industry
Durada: 25 min
12/07/2025
Catalonia has become a popular location for contemporary international film and TV productions, thanks to its diverse landscapes, strong production incentives and experienced crews. On this week's podcast we review the history of international filmmaking in Catalonia and discover some of the most iconic movies and series filmed on Catalan soil.Montserrat Guiu from Barcelona Film Commission and Laia Boixader from Catalunya Film Commission explain what draws contemporary producers from around the world to shoot here and the effect on the local economy. We travel to Terrassa to take a tour of Parc Audiovisual de Catalunya with managing director Cristina Brandner. Plus reporter Lorcan Doherty joins host Beth Cohen to discuss the Catalunya Media City plan and the future of the audiovisual sector in Catalonia. This week, our Catalan phrase is"Llums, càmera, acció" which translates as "Lights, camera, action!" and is the classic cue used on film sets to signal the beginning of a take.