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Film Production Cyprus

Our Film Production Services

Bogota: City of the Lost

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(Korean: 보고타: 마지막 기회의 땅) is a 2024 South Korean crime drama film co-written and directed by Kim Seong-je, starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Hee-joon and Kwon Hae-hyo. It tells the story of immigrants who start dangerous deals to survive in Bogotá, the last land for their hopeless lives.
 

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GHOSTS OF MONDAY

A group of U.S. filmmakers travel to Cyprus to film a documentary in the famous Hotel Gula, a once popular resort where more than 100 people mysteriously died. What begins as just another day at the office turns into a terrifying journey.

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Film Production Cyprus

Award-winning film production from Cyprus's largest studio

Red Storm Films is a full-service film production company in Cyprus, operating from the island's largest production studio in Limassol. For 15+ years we've delivered feature films, commercials, music videos, and broadcast content for clients including Apple, Netflix, Al Jazeera, Vogue, and GQ. International producers shooting in Cyprus partner with us to access the Cyprus Film Commission's 45% cash rebate — the most generous in the European Union — combined with the only one-stop production house on the island: a 650m² studio, full camera and lighting rental, experienced bilingual crew, and complete in-house post-production. With a verified 5.0-star rating from 13 Google reviews, we are the trusted production partner for Cyprus-based and international productions alike.

Why Choose Cyprus for Film Production

Over the past decade, Cyprus has transformed into one of Europe's most attractive filming destinations. The launch of the Cyprus Film Commission's incentive scheme in 2018, locally branded "Olivewood", marked the turning point — and since then the island has grown rapidly into a serious production hub competing with traditional European destinations like Hungary, Malta, and Portugal.

In 2024 alone, the Cyprus Film Commission approved 14 productions to shoot on the island, with Amazon Prime delivering four of them, including a major TV series and reality format. The 2024 romantic comedy Find Me Falling, shot entirely in Cyprus, reached #1 on Netflix's global chart for two consecutive weeks — a clear signal that international audiences are embracing Cyprus-produced content.

Beyond the financial incentives, Cyprus offers 300+ sunny days per year, the most diverse location bank in the Eastern Mediterranean (beaches, mountains, Roman and Venetian ruins, Ottoman villages, modern urban districts, deserts, and forests), and a strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The local film and television workforce now exceeds 1,000 trained professionals working across cinematography, directing, editing, sound, and post-production — many with international training and credits.

For productions weighing Cyprus against alternative European locations, the combination of climate, location diversity, financial incentives, English-language workforce, and EU membership makes Cyprus uniquely competitive. Film production in Cyprus is no longer a niche choice — it is a strategic decision that delivers higher production value at lower net cost.

The Cyprus Film Commission 45% Cash Rebate

The cornerstone of film production in Cyprus is the Cyprus Film Commission's cash rebate scheme, administered through Invest Cyprus. The scheme offers cash rebates and tax credits of up to 45% on qualifying below-the-line production expenditures — the most generous rate in the European Union and one of the most competitive globally.

The headline parameters productions need to know:

  • 45% cash rebate on qualifying below-the-line spend — the most generous EU rate

  • Alternative 30% tax credit available for productions preferring that structure over cash rebate

  • Minimum qualifying spend: €200,000 for feature films and TV series

  • Annual budget pool: €25 million for reimbursements across all approved productions

  • Eligible production types: feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation, reality TV, digital content, and music video productions meeting thresholds

  • Application process: submitted to Invest Cyprus before principal photography begins, with audited final claim submitted post-delivery

Red Storm Films guides international productions through the entire rebate process — from initial application and qualifying-spend planning, through production accounting during the shoot, to the final audited claim submission. Our Cyprus-headquartered status means full local-company eligibility for the rebate, without the complications that foreign-headquartered production-services companies sometimes face when claiming the maximum rate. For productions where the rebate is mission-critical to the budget, working with a Cyprus-headquartered partner like Red Storm Films de-risks the financial path significantly.

Our Film Production Services in Cyprus

Feature Film Production

Full-service feature film production in Cyprus from development support through delivery. We provide line production for international features filming in Cyprus, complete production services for Cyprus-based shoots, and co-production capacity. Our feature credits include the 2024 South Korean crime drama Bogota: City of the Lost and the international feature Ghosts of Monday — both shot in Cyprus with Red Storm Films delivering production services, crew, equipment, and studio facilities.

Commercial Production

TV commercials, brand films, and advertising content for global and regional clients. Apple, Netflix, Al Jazeera, Vogue, GQ, and FXPro have all trusted Red Storm Films for Cyprus-based commercial production. We handle end-to-end delivery: concept development with the agency, casting, location scouting and permits, crew, equipment, the shoot itself, and full post-production through final delivery.

Music Video Production

Cinematic music video production in Cyprus for major labels and independent artists. Productions use our cyclorama studio for high-concept set pieces or shoot on location across Cyprus's diverse landscapes — beaches, mountains, urban areas, ancient sites — sometimes within a single shoot day. We work with directors bringing creative vision and translate it into deliverable production plans.

Broadcast & Television Production

Multi-camera broadcast production, live event capture, reality TV format production, and series production. Broadcast productions hitting the qualifying-spend threshold are eligible for the Cyprus Film Commission's 45% cash rebate, making Cyprus particularly attractive for international format owners and broadcasters.

Documentary & Branded Content

Long-form documentary production, corporate films, hotel and resort films, tourism content, and branded entertainment showcasing Cyprus's locations, stories, and people. Documentary productions benefit from our local network and language capabilities (English, Greek, Russian).

Production Facilities

Our 650m² production complex in Limassol is the largest in Cyprus and includes everything a production needs under one roof:

  • Cyclorama Studio — Cyprus's largest cyclorama studio, with a 10×10 metre white infinity curve, soundproofed walls, green screen capability, and an 8-metre ceiling height suitable for cars, large objects, and elevated camera positions.

  • Kino Rentals — Cyprus's largest cinema camera and lighting rental inventory, featuring RED Monstro 8K, RED Helium S35, ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX9 and Venice, alongside ARRI HMI fixtures (1.2K through 18K), ARRI SkyPanel LED, Aputure LED panels, tungsten and Kino Flo lighting, and complete grip and audio packages.

  • Post-Production Suite — offline editing, online conform, colour grading, sound design, VFX, and final delivery in any required format.

For productions needing more space than the studio offers, we coordinate location production across Cyprus with the full Red Storm Films crew and equipment fleet. The Limassol facility serves as the production base while the team works on location.

Recent Productions & Clients

Feature Films:

  • Bogota: City of the Lost (2024 South Korean crime drama)

  • Ghosts of Monday (international feature)

Commercial & Brand Clients:

  • Apple — brand campaign production

  • Netflix — content production services

  • Al Jazeera — broadcast feature production

  • Vogue & GQ — editorial and brand film production

  • FXPro — financial services commercial campaign

  • Warhammer 40k — brand content production

This list reflects only a portion of our credits. We work continuously with hospitality groups, real estate developers, fashion brands, and Cypriot SMEs alongside our international and broadcast work.

Why International Productions Choose Red Storm Films

Most film production companies in Cyprus operate as either production-service-only outfits (handling logistics but relying on third-party studios and equipment) or as facility-only providers (renting studios and gear without full production capability). Red Storm Films is the only company in Cyprus combining all three under one roof: a 650m² studio, the island's largest equipment rental inventory, and an in-house production team with 15+ years of credits.

For international productions, this matters because:

  • One point of contact for studio, gear, crew, and post — no triangulation between vendors

  • Single insurance umbrella for the whole production

  • Cost efficiency — bundled pricing across studio, equipment, and crew typically saves 15–25% versus piecing it together

  • Faster turnarounds — equipment is already at the studio, crew works regularly with the gear

  • Cyprus-headquartered for full 45% rebate eligibility without service-company complications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum budget for a feature film production in Cyprus?
The Cyprus Film Commission requires a minimum qualifying spend of €200,000 for feature films and TV series to access the 45% cash rebate. Below this threshold we still work with commercial and music video budgets starting from €15,000.

How long is the lead time for a Cyprus film production?
For feature films and series accessing the rebate, we recommend 8–12 weeks from first contact to principal photography. Commercial productions can move faster — we routinely deliver inside 2–4 weeks.

Do you handle the 45% rebate application?
Yes. We guide international productions through the entire Invest Cyprus process — application, budget structuring, production accounting, and final audited claim.

What languages do you work in?
English, Greek, and Russian fluently. Cyprus's large Russian-speaking community means Russian-language productions are common.

What's included in a turnkey package?
Producer and production manager, DP and crew, all camera and lighting equipment from Kino Rentals, location permits, casting, insurance, transport, catering, accommodation, post-production, and final delivery.

Can you crew international productions or do we bring our own?
Both. Full Cyprus crew, integrated heads-of-department model, or facility-only — whatever fits the production model.

How does Red Storm Films compare to AMP Filmworks, Green Olive Films, or Mbrella Films?
We are the only Cyprus company combining a 650m² studio, the island's largest equipment rental, in-house crew, and complete post-production. Competitors handle one or two of these — we handle all of them, which removes coordination overhead and reduces total cost.

Is the studio available outside film production hours?
Yes. Cyclorama studio rental is available daily for photography, music video, commercial, automotive, and event shoots — bookable separately from feature production schedules.

Start Your Cyprus Film Production

Speak with our production team about your project. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Phone: +357 96 659 310
Email: redstormcine@gmail.com
WhatsApp: Message us

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