Service Film Production in Reunion Island
Identical Pictures provides a full service film production house in Reunion, we facilitate international filmmakers and photographers who choose Reunion Island to be the place for film shooting.
Filming in Reunion Island, simply put, is a paradise with a volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs, and beaches.
Identical Pictures has been at the forefront of generating filming projects throughout Reunion directly representing an impressive array of films, Feature films, TV commercials, Corporate videos, Print, Documentaries, TV serials, Aerial photography, Aerial videography, and Television production concepts.
We facilitate the film production in Reunion Island process by providing film permits, visas, film budgets, film location scouting, film casting, film fixer services, film equipment, and film crews, no matter the size of the production. We have very deep knowledge of the climatic and local weather patterns of Reunion Island.
Identical Pictures has strong relations with authorities on a national and regional level allowing us to streamline and expedite all aspects of processing clearances and collect the related authorizations on behalf of the client. We simply make things happen.
We represent a formidable combination of creative, marketing, financial and managerial expertise within the film production hub, and we believe in the benefits of filming in Reunion Island, and we utilize the latest film equipment at MEDIAVISION (www.mediavision.mu).
Identical Pictures actively participates in film industry-related events worldwide and invites filmmakers to explore Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean for possible co-production opportunities.
About Reunion Island
Réunion, previously called Île Bourbon, is an overseas department and region of France and an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and 175 km southwest of Mauritius. It has a population of approximately 860,000.
The island has been inhabited since the 16th century, when people from France and Madagascar settled there. Slavery was abolished on 20 December 1848. However, later on indentured workers were brought to Réunion from India. The island became an overseas department of France in 1946.
The official language is French. In addition, the majority of the region’s population speaks Réunion Creole.
Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas departments of France, part of the Eurozone and its currency is the EURO.
The island is 63 km long; 45 km wide; and covers 2,512 km2. It is above a hotspot in the Earth’s crust. The Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, rises more than 2,631m above sea level and is sometimes called a sister to Hawaiian volcanoes because of the similarity of climate and volcanic nature. It has erupted more than 100 times since 1640, and is under constant monitoring, most recently erupting on 29 July 2019.The hotspot that fuels Piton de la Fournaise also created the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues.
The slopes of both volcanoes are heavily forested. Cultivated land and cities like the capital city of Saint-Denis are concentrated on the surrounding coastal lowlands. Offshore, part of the west coast is characterised by a coral reef system. Réunion also has three calderas: the Cirque de Salazie, the Cirque de Cilaos and the Cirque de Mafate. The last is accessible only on foot or by helicopter.
The island has a strong infrastructure, with good roads, telecommunications, two (airports) and high quality hotels.
It has more black beaches than white beaches, and one can travel through four different microclimates in a day, from the coast to the volcano.
Film Rebate / Tax Incentives in Reunion Island
The Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) & Réunion Island Rebate
Eligibility:
TRIP:
- Foreign-initiated films and television programs, as well as animation projects
- Minimum budget of €250,000
- Must include elements related to French culture, heritage, and territory
Réunion Island rebate:
- French-produced films
- Minimum budget of €200,000
- Must be shot on Réunion Island
Key differences
television programs, as well as animation projects. | ||
expenses, with a maximum of €30 million per project. | expenses, with a maximum of €4 million per project. |
The TRIP and the Réunion Island Rebate are both valuable incentives for filmmakers. However, there are some key differences between the two incentives. Filmmakers should carefully consider their needs and budget before deciding which incentive to apply for.
If a filmmaker is interested in shooting on Réunion Island, then the Réunion Island rebate is the only option.
However, if the filmmaker has a budget that is above the €4 million cap for the Réunion Island rebate, or if they are interested in shooting in other parts of France, then the TRIP may be a better option.
Eligible production expenses include:
- Cast and crew salaries
- Equipment rental
- Location fees
- Transportation costs
- Accommodation costs
- Catering costs
The film rebate on Réunion Island is a valuable incentive for filmmakers. It can help to reduce the cost of production and make it more feasible to shoot on the island.
Climate in Reunion Island
Réunion has a hot sub-tropical climate with sea temperatures that rarely drop below 23°C. The dry season is May to October, with temperatures 20-25°C. November to March is more humid, with most rain and occasional cyclones in January and February.
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