FOCUS, the annual event for professionals in film and audiovisual productions, is back at the Business Design Centre in the British capital from December 08-09. Film France – CNC is proud to return to this 2-day event with a booth, to present what France has to offer to international productions. Expertise on the Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) and project eligibility, Assistance with location scouting, filming, animation, VFX and post-production in France, connection with local film commissions, production services companies and studios across the country—these are just some of the services offered to foreign productions wishing to base their projects in France.
Over 20+ French professionals, including Film Commissions, Production Services Companies, Film Studios, VFX Studios, and Service Providers, will be present and ready to connect with attendees to discuss the advantages of filming in France.
Film France-CNC stand SB221
Film France-CNC stand SB221
Business Design Centre - London
Monday, December 08: 09:00 a.m. – 07:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 09: 09:00 a.m. – 05:30 p.m.
Case Study
Filming Champagne Problems: From Paris to the Grand Est Region With the Tax Rebate for International Productions
(followed by a networking event)
Monday, December 08, 03:40 p.m. - 04:20 p.m.
Presentation Bay 1, Business Design Centre, London, UK
Shooting Christmas in France is always a good idea: Discover how this Netflix romantic comedy by Mark Steven Johnson starring Minka Kelly, shot on location last Christmas from Paris iconic landmarks to castle and vineyards in Champagne.
Speakers:
- Nancy Bressolles, Line Producer, Full Dawa Production
- Daphné Lora, Head of Film France-CNC Department
- Joanna Verner, Promotion & Production Support Manager
- Find out more: Here
Meet the French Delegation at Focus London:
Meet with 20+ French professionals at FOCUS including Film Commissions, Production Services Companies, Film Studios, VFX studios and Service Providers to find your future partners.
Film commissions
Film Paris Region
Paris, Region
Film Paris Region is the Paris Region Film Commission, whose mission is to support film and audiovisual production in its jurisdiction.
It offers:
- Support to 300+ projectsper year,
- A regional database of 2,600+ locations,
- A directory of 700+ service providers.
Film Paris Region assists you in:
- Evaluating financing solutions,
- Exploring unique locations,
- Staffing experienced and diverse professionals,
- Implementing sustainable solutions,
- Finding production service companies and local service providers.
Paris Film
Paris, Region
Within the Cinema Mission Paris Film is the office in charge of film shoots in Paris. It is the single point of entry for the City of Paris to submit shooting authorization requests for fiction (feature films, series, short films, web series), commercials, documentaries and video clips on the public area in Paris.
Paris Film agents are your contacts once you have submitted your filming request.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Film Commission
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Film Commission
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is one of the top French regions for film shooting, with 5 000 days of shooting a year. The region attracts many international productions thanks to its incredible locations, experienced technicians, technical service providers and cutting-edge technology film studios.
The Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur Film Commission coordinates locally a network of 16 films commissions providing free-of-charge services: location information and scouting, helping you with finding a local line producer, a studio or backlot solution, service providers, technicians, filming permits.
From the Mediterranean to the Alps, we make it simple and easy for you to come shoot in the South East of France.
South Region - Côte d’Azur Film Commission
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Film Commission simplifies the organization of your filming whatever the format (feature film, short film, series, documentary, commercial film, etc.). It offers tailor-made and free assistance at
each stage of your project, based on its expertise and knowledge of local resources:
- Locations pre-scouting
- Help in finding local crew and talents
- Point of contact for obtaining filming permits
- Help in finding technical and service providers
- Help in finding accommodation
- Information on public funding and tax rebate
- Help in finding local service productions
The Côte d’Azur offers an idyllic setting between sea and mountain that has seduced the greatest filmmakers. The beauty of its landscapes, the richness of its heritage and its remarkable
light have earned it a reputation as the "Hollywood of Europe".
South Region - The South of France Film Commission – Var Film
Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The South of France Film Commission - Var is based in Saint-Tropez on the famous French Riviera and in Provence. The Var has a vast array of locations : magnificent landscapes, a preserved coastline, infrastructures, hilltop villages, small romantic ports. The Var is solidly invested in the Film Industry services, institution, crews. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with film production before, during and even after your shoot. The South of France Commission was pioneering the Film Commission spirit in France. You can download our Production Guide at www.filmvar.com
Production services companies
Cactus Films
Paris, Paris Region and Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cactus Films has been offering production services in France for high-end international feature films and TV series since 2009. Founded by Swiss-born Line Producer Thomas Buchwalder, the company has built a strong reputation as one of France’s most trusted service partners, collaborating with leading studios and broadcasters including NETFLIX, LEGENDARY, SONY, HBO, WARNER BROS, BBC, ITV, ARD and ZDF.
Recent work includes major productions for Netflix such as the thriller Delicious and the period drama Transatlantic (created by Anna Winger), both shot across Provence and Marseille and benefiting from the 40% French Tax Rebate.
Cactus Films is currently servicing new international projects for Netflix — including a Swedish feature film — as well as upcoming scripted series for partners in the United Kingdom and Germany. From development support to final wrap, we provide full creative, logistical and technical expertise to ensure seamless shoots across France’s most cinematic locations.
Firstep
Paris, Paris Region
Founded in 2000, Firstep is one of the leading production services companies in Europe. With a rich history of facilitating international productions, they specialize in helping foreign filmmakers bring their movies and series to life in the captivating landscapes of France. Firstep collaborates with all the top American and European studios and networks. Firstep’s works include the production of Emily in Paris (Netflix), Étoile (Prime Video), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon S1 & The Book of Carol S2 (AMC Networks), John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate), Murder Mystery 2 (Netflix), David Fincher’s The Killer (Netflix), Mission: Impossible - Fallout (Paramount), Stillwater (Focus Features) and many others.
Froggie Production
Paris, Paris Region and Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Froggie Production, established in Paris in 2000, provides France-based production services for TV series and feature films. Recent credits include “The Last Mrs Parrish” directed by Robert Zemeckis, “The Wrong Paris” and “The Diplomat"; “The Last Thing He Told Me”, “Atlanta S2” and “The Veil”; “FBI International”...
We have cultivated strong, long-term relationships with producers, companies, networks and studios all over the world.
From our offices in Paris and Marseille, Froggie Production specializes in producing high production-value shoots by means of custom-tailored crews and low overhead.
Gaumont Production Services
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris Region
GAUMONT PRODUCTION SERVICES, is a vibrant department which offers a wide array of assistance to international filmmakers and production companies with a desire to shoot in France.
We have successfully collaborated with renowned filmmakers, production companies, and studios, ensuring seamless experiences from start to finish.
We will provide the support needed across all departments. Thanks to access to our established network and expertise, we are able to turn your vision into a reality.
We ensure our assistance is tailor made to you so that the process of making your project is as seamless as possible, and your final product is a success.
We value collaboration, transparency and efficiency. We guarantee a smooth experience from start to finish, with a touch of French finesse.
KanZaman France
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
KanZaman is a truly tried and tested french production company for commercials, feature films and music video. With over 25 years of audiovisual experience The KanZaman team is at your disposal for any of your film production requirements. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality product. By listening carefully to your wishes at every step of the production project, we can guarantee an impeccable result.
The company is based at the Victorine Studios in Nice and we have offices in Paris, Monaco, Madrid and Morocco. We work as executive and delegate line producers for films and commercials. Our team’s unparalleled know-how, technical expertise and proven track record ensure we will find the best solutions.
Through our ability to understand your core values and creative requirements we can confidently guarantee a professional service and impeccable end results.
LEFT & RIGHT
Pantin, Paris Region
LEFT & RIGHT are physical production and VFX production companies with offices in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Their mission is to maximize production value by strategically integrating physical production and VFX. In partnership with Firstep, they oversaw both physical production and VFX for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 1 and 2, and kept managing VFX in France when the series continued the shoot in Spain for Season 3 and 4 for AMC (2022-2025).
Les Valseurs
Paris, Paris Region and Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Les Valseurs is a company based in Paris and Bordeaux specializing in the organization and management of film shoots in France, particularly in Nouvelle Aquitaine. They notably assisted Akson Studio in the production of the French sequences of Chopin, Chopin!, a period film that required the reconstruction of 19th-century Paris in the streets of Bordeaux.
Meadow Pictures
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Meadow Pictures is a French production service company founded in 2024 by Valentin Francoise and then associated with Oscar Thorneman.
Rooted in deep industry experience, cultural insight, and creative flexibility, Meadow provides full-scale production support across France for both studio and independent projects. The company works closely with international teams, delivering high-quality execution through a trusted network of French crew and executives, while keeping the process joyful and efficient on set.
Meadow aims to be recognized as the new face of the production service industry, enhancing France’s attractiveness and elevating the quality of the productions established here.
With several productions already underway, Meadow will unveil its first filmography by summer 2026 with at least numerous international large scale projects.
Mimosa Production Services
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Based in Nice, Mimosa Production Services was founded in 2021 by Line Producer, Edward Jenkins.
Mimosa has a strong track record across fiction, non-fiction and commercial shoots, working with Netflix, Amazon, BBC, Sky, Viaplay and brands such as Honda, American Airlines, Tissot, Sotheby’s, Rosetta Stone.
Able to seamlessly navigate the French production landscape, Mimosa’s expert domain is the South of France and Monaco - opening a gateway to the most stunning locations and providing turn-key access to the PACA region’s world-class offering of crew, creative talent and production infrastructure.
From development to post, Mimosa has you covered - with poise, precision and in respect of industry standard environmental norms (Ecoprod).
Voulez-vous Production Services
Paris, Paris Region
A company built on 25 years of experience filming feature films and series in France. Voulez-vous Production Services is the brainchild of two French film industry stalwarts, including Nicolas Royer who spearheaded the production of The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, produced by Working Title, Blacksmith, starring Demi Moore. Voulez-vous’ aim is to treat each Feature film or TV series project as its own bespoke experience.
Film studios
Provence Studios
Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Provence Studios is one of Southern Europe ’s largest production hubs, spanning 22 hectares with over 15 soundproofed stages across 26,000 sqm. Its Mediterranean climate and natural light—often compared to Los Angeles—enable year-round filming in a lifestyle setting crews love. Guided by the vision “produire autrement” – producing differently - it merges world-class infrastructure with innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. Facilities include an XR Virtual Production stage, green screens, and vast backlots. Recent productions include The Amateur (20th Century Studios), Vanished (Prime Video), Mauvaise Pioche (Apple TV), and Roma Elastica (Condor Distribution). Winner of a Global Production Award, Provence Studios is setting new standards in sustainable filmmaking while investing in training and diversity through Provence Campus.
TSF
Saint-Denis, Paris Region
Founded in 1979, TSF is the first full-service equipment rental house in France. TSF offices based in Paris, Marseille, Montpellier, Bordeaux, and Brussels, offer the broadest and latest range of film & digital cameras, lighting, and grip equipment. Among U.S. productions, TSF supported Mission: Impossible – Fallout (Paramount Pictures), Emily in Paris S5(Netflix), The Diplomat S1 (Netflix), John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate), The Last Duel (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures), The Killer (Netflix), FBI: International S4 (CBS Studios International)…
Already operating 43,000 sq ft of soundstages, TSF opened a 5-acre Backlot of permanent Parisian streets, also adding 5 new soundstages (total 65,000 sq ft) to open early in 2026. The studios hosted shootings like Murder Mystery 2 (Netflix), The Serpent Queen S2 (Lionsgate), The Substance (MUBI), or Étoile (Prime Video) at its Epinay facilities, among multiple other international productions.
VFX studios
Mac Guff
Paris, Paris Region
Mac Guff is a Paris-based VFX & animation studio founded in 1986. Since its creation, the company merges artistry with cutting-edge technology, and is now fully embracing the new AI era. It in-house software AI-driven “Face Creative Engine" revolutionizes VFX of high-quality de-aging, face replacement, and digital makeup, winning the 2021 Cesar Academy Technical Innovation Prize, and development. It has been extensively used on Lupin, Class Act, Under a Dark Sun (Netflix), and Tout Va Bien (Disney+), and other shows in production, and its development is still in progress to create the future of the VFX.
Mac Guff also excels in traditional Visual Effects, working with world-class renown directors such as Luc Besson, Gaspar Noé, Alexandre Aja, Sébastien Vaniček, Alfonso Cuaron, Louis Letellier, Jia Zhangke, Julia Ducournau...
The Yard
Paris, Paris Region and Montpellier, Occitanie
Founded in Paris in 2014 by Laurens Ehrmann, The Yard VFX is a leading independent studio specializing in digital visual effects for film and series. Known for its internationally experienced team, it collaborates with major studios including Lucasfilm, Netflix, Amazon MGM, Disney, and Marvel.
Blending creative vision with strong production expertise, The Yard delivers acclaimed VFX for projects ranging from independent films like Nomadland to major franchises such as Predator and Stranger Things. Its work has earned top industry honors, including a 2023 César Award for Notre Dame on Fire, a 2024 HPA Award, and two consecutive Creative Arts Emmy nominations for All The Light We Cannot See (Netflix) and The Rings of Power – Season 2 (Prime Video).
With facilities in Paris, Montpellier, and London, The Yard continues to grow, combining artistic excellence and cutting-edge technology to craft world-class visual solutions.
Service providers
Cinebaby
Saint-Denis, Paris Region
Founded in Paris in 2008, Cinebaby is a SFX workshop specialized in babies and maternity, serving film and TV productions worldwide. Its mission is to represent pregnancy and parenthood in a more accurate and realistic way, enabling true identification on screen.
Cinebaby also protects real babies and young children by allowing all scenes to be safely filmed without using them, thanks to hyper-realistic handmade creations such as fake babies, pregnancy bellies, birth simulations and prosthetics. The studio supports projects from script to screen, advising on realism, choosing the right tools, and working closely with medical professionals.
Its work has contributed to major productions including Titane (Julia Ducournau)or The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre de La Patellière et Matthieu Delaporte).
Organisation
AFR
Paris, Paris Region
The AFR was created to meet the need for a collective identity among location managers working across the various sectors of cinema and audiovisual production. Their common ground lies mainly in the recognition of a code of ethics and the desire to highlight their professional experience. Its members share the same convictions and are called upon to become its spokespersons.
The association aims to facilitate exchanges between professionals in the same field and to provide greater visibility for these behind-the-scenes technicians that we are.
Film France-CNC
Paris, Paris Region
Your one-stop shop for filming in France.
Film France-CNC, the French film commission, department of the CNC (The National Center for Cinema and Moving Image), supports international productions by offering expert guidance and personalized assistance – entirely free of charge.
Our services:
- Clear guidance on everything international productions need to know when filming in France;
- Expert advice on Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) and project eligibility;
- Support with permits, production regulations and visas;
- Assistance with location scouting, filming, animation, VFX and post-production in France;
- Connection with local film commissions, production services companies and studios across the country.
