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We ask you to carefully read the following section: “Filming in Malaga”
Permit Processing:
All services offered by the Málaga Film Office are free of charge. However, there are minimal municipal fees for COMMERCIAL filming in public spaces (commercials, corporate videos, music videos, and still photography). Non-commercial filming (feature films, short films, TV programs, documentaries, and institutional videos) will be exempt from this fee.
Fees are waived for projects that are non-advertising, social awareness, or NGO filming, provided that the film promotes the city and acknowledges the collaboration of the Málaga City Council and its Málaga Film Office in the credits and promotional materials.
YES. The only requirement for these cases is to provide Málaga Film Office with all the specifications of the technical equipment, and/or the number, type, and dimensions of the vehicles that are planned to be installed in the pedestrian zone. If it is a street within the protected area of the historic center, which is only accessible via security camera, for which you will need to submit the Vehicle Registration Certificate and Technical Data Sheet for each vehicle that will need to access the area with at least 5 business days in advance.
1st: Please indicate your desired filming location, as well as your desired parking location for the technical team vehicles. Regarding parking, we will always do our best to obtain permission for your desired space; however, on occasion, we may have to provide alternative locations.
2nd: Complete address – or clear references, date and schedule of the reservation, and the linear meters required
A map of the location should ALWAYS be included with the marked areas.
Film location/set: All equipment on public roads must be marked for the safety of citizens, with cables secured and protected and cones placed around the technical equipment. It is recommended to hire blockers or production assistants to help safeguard the area. They should wear reflective vests and/or filming accreditation, be respectful of pedestrians, and avoid conflict by seeking alternative solutions to sensitive situations and thus prevent potential complaints.
Reserving space for parking: In Málaga, there are three types of streets with regulated parking, which the Local Police can reserve using their own fencing at no cost. Even so, it is advisable to mark the area until filming is complete using signs that Málaga Film Office will lend upon deposit, which will be refunded upon their return.
In order to park on pedestrian streets, it will be necessary to send us the vehicle’s technical data sheet to verify that the weight does not require a special pavement protection permit.
Permit processing: a minimum of 15 business days is required, which may need to be extended depending on the extent of the closure and/or the project.
It is essential to indicate the street(s) involved, the closure schedule, and whether the closure will be total or intermittent (please specify the duration). The Traffic Department requests that any closures be scheduled for Sundays and/or outside of peak traffic hours to minimize disruption to residents.
MFO must be immediately notified by phone and email of any change, cancellation or postponement. If our office is closed and there are less than 24 hours until filming, the Local Police must also be notified by calling 092.
Please check the forecast prior to applying in order to submit any alternative Weather Days in your initial application and comply with the minimum timeframe of 10 business days. These alternative dates can be cancelled as long as it is informed with a minimum notice of 24 hours.
For these situation please contact our office:
malagafilmoffice@malagaprocultura.com