Co-Production Services

Ireland is a superb choice for international filmmaking. With an extremely skilled crew base, diverse and beautiful landscapes and a generous tax credit system, it makes for the perfect Film & TV location choice.

In addition to developing and producing our own projects in house, Port Pictures also undertakes a number of co-productions each year. As well as securing Irish co-production funding, Port Pictures also offers a range of tailored services as outlined below.

Our co-production services:

- Co-development - Casting - Crewing - Location Scouting - Tax Credit Facilitation - Post-Production Management

Development

As well as co-producing with international partners, Port Pictures has also, on numerous occasions, co-developed projects, bringing meaningful development funding to the table from Ireland.

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Casting

We work closely with the most experienced and professional casting directors to ensure we can source the perfect cast to represent your project.

Overview

For a small country Ireland produces world class acting talent. Port Pictures has worked with an incredible array of some of the top Irish actors over the years.

With a growing pool of exciting and diverse new talent, Ireland is perfectly placed to cater to any of your casting needs.

Crewing

We work with a vast network of skilled, professional crews.

Overview

Ireland is globally renowned for having extremely skilled, well trained, film industry personnel.

Over the past 20 years we have worked with a core group of talented and competent crew members. We have fostered integral relationships with key department heads that allow us to source and hire the most experienced crew for your production.

Location Scouting

Ireland is uniquely placed for its diversity of locations. From modern urban settings to sweeping rugged cliff-scapes.

Overview

Port Pictures works closely with experienced location scouts and managers, who will comb the country to source the perfect location for your project.

With its eclectic mix of Georgian mansions, modern city-scapes and rolling green hills, Ireland is ideal for productions ranging from period pieces to fast-paced contemporary projects. Dublin has regularly doubled for New York & London on screen.

Ireland is also conveniently small geographically, which allows for drastic changes in location with very little travel time.

To view some of the incredible locations Ireland has to offer visit:

Screen Ireland Location database

Tax Credit Facilitation

Ireland's production tax credit is one of the best in Europe. Section 481 is available for productions filmed and/or post-produced in Ireland.

Overview

Port Pictures will advise on & manage all aspects of availing of this attractive film & television tax credit. From handling the initial application process through to the final audit and compliance.

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Post production

We have strong relationships with the main post production and VFX houses in Ireland.

Overview

Port Pictures will source the best facilities & services to fulfil your post needs & expertly deliver your production. This includes editing, sound post facilities, VFX, and animation. The post production arena is continuing to grow in Ireland, with Disney, Netflix & Amazon all availing of our excellent facilities and trained professionals.

SERVICES WE OFFER

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