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Incentives Make the World Go Round: The Basque Country’s Production Surge
The Basque Country's film boom, driven by top-tier tax incentives, government support and local studios like Irusoin, Kowalski and UniKo.
We leverage local talent in Bilbao to tell universal stories that resonate globally, allowing us to create high-quality content that stands out beyond our borders,” UniKo CEO Ivan Miñambres said. Leire Apellaniz from boutique production house Señor y Señora, a co-producer on Toronto Platform nominee “Daniela Forever” and the critical darling “Samsara,” echoes this, noting that collaboration with top Basque companies like Irusoin and national partners such as The Mediapro Studio and Apache Entertainment have expanded their ambitions. The influx of projects has driven up rates for technicians and talent, and the cost of accommodation is a growing concern,” notes Xabi Berzosa, head of Irusoin whose latest “Marco” closes the festival’s best of fests Perlak section out of competition.
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