Guide · Updated 24 September 2026
Portugal gives you very different locations close together and teams that work in English. This guide covers what shapes the price, where to film, how to choose a production company, and how to film in other EU countries with the same team.
By Daniel Lopes, founder of Beyond Focus · 3 min read
Why Portugal
Cities, coast, vineyards and countryside sit a short drive from each other, teams work in English, and a production company here can film in other EU countries without work permits. The time zone is the same as the UK's.
Price
Our videos start at €700. The price then depends on the shoot days, the size of the crew, the locations and what you receive at the end, and you get a fixed quote before you decide.
Language
Most do, and with us the whole project can run in English, from the first call to the review of each version. We deliver a subtitled version in each language you need.
Locations
Lisbon for variety in a small area, Porto for the river and the granite, the Algarve for the coast, Madeira and the Azores for volcanic landscapes, and the Alentejo for open country.
Best filming locations in PortugalLisbon or Porto for filming
Choosing
With us, the people in the first meeting are the people who film, and you review each version in the Beyond Portal, commenting on the exact second, with two to three rounds of revision included.
Other countries
Yes. A Portuguese team can film anywhere in the EU without work permits, only with the usual travel. We have filmed in Madrid and Paris, and the travel is listed separately in the proposal.
Timeline
Most projects take 2 to 4 weeks from the brief to delivery, with 1 or 2 days of filming. Brand films and documentaries can take up to 8 weeks. The calendar is written into the proposal.
Being there
No. The brief happens by video call, the plan is approved in writing and the review happens online. Come to the shoot only if you want to.
Em portuguêsProdutora audiovisual em Portugal
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