Filming in Algarve · Portugal
Filming in the Algarve — Production Services for International Crews
Cinema Plastique provides local production support, crew and equipment for international productions filming in the Algarve and across Portugal. If you are an agency, production company or brand shooting in the south of Portugal, we are your team on the ground, with cinema cameras, professional lighting, grip and experienced crew already here. No need to ship equipment across borders or fly in a full crew. We know the locations, the light and the logistics of filming in the Algarve, and we work seamlessly alongside visiting directors, DPs and producers. Faro Airport connects directly to most major European cities, making the Algarve one of the most accessible and cost-effective production destinations in southern Europe.
What we offer
Local Production Services & Fixing
Full local production support for visiting crews, location scouting, permits, logistics, accommodation coordination and local crew sourcing. We handle the on-the-ground details so your production runs smoothly from the moment you land. Ideal for commercials, branded content, music videos and documentary productions shooting in the Algarve.
Camera & Equipment Rental
A full inventory of cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, grip and support equipment available locally, no international shipping, no carnet delays. Our gear includes Blackmagic cinema cameras, Sirui cine primes, professional LED lighting, gimbals, car mount systems and complete grip packages. Rent equipment alone or with our crew.
Crew & Lighting Department
Experienced local crew including gaffer, lighting technicians, camera operators and production assistants. We can supplement your travelling team or provide a full local crew. Our lighting department comes with owned equipment, so you get gear and expertise in one package without separate rental coordination.
Car Mount & Vehicle Shots
We operate the Tilta Hydra Alien car mount system, a professional rig for capturing dynamic vehicle and driving shots. Available with or without gimbal and operator. Ideal for automotive commercials, travel content and any production requiring high-quality moving vehicle cinematography in the Algarve.
Multicam & Live Event Production
Full Blackmagic multicam production for live events, conferences and performances anywhere in the Algarve. Up to 8 camera inputs with live switching, recording and streaming. A complete broadcast-standard setup available locally, with crew, for productions that would otherwise need to bring a full outside broadcast team.
Aerial & Drone Coverage
Drone operation for aerial cinematography across the Algarve's coastline, golf courses, resorts and landscapes. We coordinate the necessary permissions and deliver cinematic aerial footage that showcases the natural beauty of the region. Available as a standalone service or integrated into a larger production.
Why Cinema Plastique?
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Gear, crew and lighting already in the Algarve, no international shipping, carnets or customs delays
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Local knowledge of locations, light, permits and logistics, your production runs smoothly from day one
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Bilingual team working seamlessly with international directors, DPs and producers
Gear
Our owned inventory available locally includes: Blackmagic Pyxis 6K, Micro Studio 4K G2, Micro Cinema HD and Pocket Cinema cameras; Sony A7 III; Sirui Jupiter cine prime set (24-100mm T2 PL); Sigma Art and Canon EF lenses; Aputure and Godox lighting; DJI Ronin gimbals; Tilta Hydra Alien car mount system; Manfrotto tripods and grip; Blackmagic ATEM multicam system; full power and cabling. Everything is here in the Algarve, no shipping, no carnet, no customs delays.
Location advantages
The Algarve offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, dramatic coastline, golden cliffs, historic towns, golf resorts and rural landscapes, all within a short drive. Faro International Airport connects directly to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dublin and most major European hubs, often in under three hours. Production costs in Portugal are significantly lower than in northern Europe, and Portugal's cash rebate incentive for film production makes it one of the most cost-effective shooting destinations in Europe. With Cinema Plastique as your local partner, you get all of this with a team that already has the gear, the crew and the local knowledge in place.