Italy

Location: Southern Europe

Broadcast Regulators

Autrità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) (Authority for Communications)

Currencies

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Q. Are there any requirements, when sending EUR?

A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.

Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of countries using the Euro.

Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.

Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment time. However, with the right foreign exchange broker, this can be done as fast as the same day.

Q. Who can I send EUR to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds for countries sending with the Euro.

Q. Is sending EUR expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.

Q. Can you use forward contracts with EUR?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a EUR exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.

Information courtesy of Currencies Direct.

Film Commissions

Apulia Film Commission (AFC)

Bologna Film Commission

Calabria Film Commission (CFC)

Emilia-Romagna Film Commission

Film Commission d’Abruzzo (Abruzzo Film Commission)

Film Commission Regione Campania (FCRC) (Campania Film Commission)

Film Commission Torino Piemonte (FCTP) (Turin Film Commission)

Film Commission Vallée d'Aoste (Aosta Valley Film Commission)

Fondazione Sardegna Film Commission (FSFC) (Sardinia Film Commission Foundation)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia (FVG) Film Commission

Genova Liguria Film Commission (GLFC) (Genova Film Commission)

IDM Film Commission

Italy for Movies

Lombardia Film Commission (Lombardy Film Commission)

Lucana Film Commission (LFC)

Marche Film Commission

Roma Lazio Film Commission (RLFC) (Rome Film Commission)

Sicilia Film Commission (Sicily Film Commission)

Toscana Film Commission (TFC) (Tuscany Film Commission)

Trentino Film Commission (TFC) (Trento Film Commission)

Umbria Film Commission

Veneto Film Commission (VFC)

European Film Commissions Network (a non-profit association, which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture)

Italian Film Commissions (an association comprising of 20 film commissions located all over Italy)

Visas & Permits

Visas & Work Permits

Italy is a member of the Schengen area.

UK passport holders can enter Italy visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, over a 180 day period, for some business-related activities (such as attending business meetings). However, for longer stays or other types of work, a visa or permit may be required.

Further information on work visas can be found at the GOV.UK website. Alternatively, please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. There are also specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry, and may be able to assist.

Film Location Permits

Most permitting is done at a local level. Timing and costs vary greatly, depending on the location and the size and scope of the project.

In Italy’s cities, permits are required once a tripod to film a scene has been set-up. It’s possible to get away without permits, if filming handheld b-roll without any set-ups that disrupt public access to locations.

Filming on church property must be cleared with the church.

Drone filming requires special permits and a licensed drone operator.

Customs

For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Italy is an ATA carnet country.

When to Film

When to Film

Italy has a largely temperate climate with regional variations. The northern mountain regions get heavy snowfall in winter and are warm with occasional rainfall in the summer. The central regions are humid. The south is dry and hot. The warmest and most reliable weather is from April to June. Shooting from July to August is best avoided, as this is when most Italians go on holiday.

Italy is a predominately Christian country, so those holidays are observed.

Public Holidays

Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Italy.