27 MAR 2024 · Rita Ataíde Novais, development producer at BBC Studios Productions, joins this episode of “Filming in Portugal. See the big picture” and explains the process of developing a project “from the seed stage, when it is just an idea”. Keeping in mind that is the human relationship that inspires the production of animated concepts for kids, Rita believes this content may also appeal to families. There was still time to talk about Chopping Wood Chips, an animated short film by Rita Novais made in laser cut wooden pieces. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

13 MAR 2024 · Despite the challenges of a changing world, independent TV producers are thriving. Susana Gato, executive president of the Portuguese Association of Independent Television Producers (APIT), presents herself as an enthusiast, while pointing out some of the biggest issues faced by the sector: geo-blocking, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. In terms of the role of women in the industry, Susana has no doubt: there is still a long way to go for gender equality, on and off screen. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

28 FEB 2024 · The Sound of Music and Turn of the Tide might be 58 years apart. But one thing they have in common is the power to bring tourists to Salzburg (Austria) and Rabo de Peixe (in the Azores, Portugal), aiming to visit places they see on screen. Conducting a PhD research in sustainable screen tourism destination development, Sara Trigo looks on how film tourism has become a popular trend in recent years. This episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture” travels through the opportunities and challenges that movie induced tourism brings both to the industry and to the local communities. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

14 FEB 2024 · The path made by the animation industry over the last years is made of a high-speed development, namely due to a technical evolution that is boosting production in emerging countries. Marcel Jean, artistic director of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, goes through the changes on the formats, the diversity of the audiences, and how animation students are bringing new themes into the spotlight. This episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture” also foresees the next edition of Annecy Festival, where Portugal is going to be the featured country. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

31 JAN 2024 · It may act like an invisible character, but as George Lucas once said, sound is 50% of the movie-going experience. That is exactly what Nuno Fonseca, CEO at Sound Particles, recalls in this episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture”. A conversation that goes around the use of virtual particles in sound design, and how some of the most prominent Hollywood studios are using a software developed by a company based in a Portuguese medium-sized city called Leiria. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

17 JAN 2024 · For the last years, much has been said about the impact of film and TV series’ production on local communities. But is it possible to measure this impact? Can it be fruitful for both parties? Filipa Maria Cardoso is the director for communications and digital marketing at Turismo de Portugal, the public entity responsible for managing the Tourism, Cinema and Audiovisual Support Fund together with the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA). In this episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture”, Filipa looks at the benefits of hosting film and TV productions for the promotion of the country, its locations, and its culture. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

3 JAN 2024 · The competition in the film industry is also made up of who attracts the most promising productions. Different countries offer different incentives, while sharing the same target: to captivate international productions. But at the end of the day, Carlota Guerrero and Adrian Mitchell, Co-Presidents of the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN), believe that cooperation is the key. In this episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture”, Guerrero and Mitchell look at the first year in charge of the EUFCN, and its role when it comes to strengthening the film and TV sector in Europe. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

20 DEC 2023 · Among all the challenges faced by the film and audiovisual sector, a new quest came up over the last years: the urge to make greener productions. Maryllis Gonzalez, line producer based between the UK and Spain, talks about her experience putting sustainability measures in place for the film crew. While Maryllis claims that “my consumer is my crew”, she also shares some of the key issues of the near future: certification, data collection and the fact that digital does not mean green. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

6 DEC 2023 · What’s the place of independent filmmaking in a world where streaming platforms keep strengthening their position? In the second episode of “Filming in Portugal: See the big picture”, Markus Duffner, head of Locarno Pro, reflects on the opportunities and challenges faced by independent cinema today. The role of film festivals around the world, the blend of auteur and genre films, and the presence of Portugal at Locarno Film Festival are some other topics of this episode. More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.

22 NOV 2023 · Although Portugal is on the far edge of Europe, the country has opened doors to film and audiovisual productions from all over the world. Luís Chaby Vaz, film commissioner and president of the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA), is the first guest of the podcast “Filming in Portugal. See the big picture”. A conversation about incentives, co-production agreements, and the strategy to position Portugal in “a very competitive environment – the international competition for grabbing big productions.” More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/podcast/.