Filming in Antwerp

Antwerp has everything a filmmaker could possibly dream of

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Let your imagination run wild in our incredible decor

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What’s our secret? The city and its inhabitants are convinced that there’s always a different way

Antwerp inhabitants proudly refer to their city as a metropolis But then one with a village atmosphere: every district has its own unique atmosphere and there are countless museums, squares and architectural gems, a beautiful mix of old and new. Also the port is quite unique: it’s located 80 kilometres inland. Everything is within walking distance. And a bit further along there’s a busy international port, expansive polder landscapes and a mass of greenery.

That results in a huge number of filming possibilities, and all within an area of barely 26 by 11 kilometres.

Filming in Antwerp Eight reasons to let your imagination run wild

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The impressive pedestrian tunnel which leads to the other side of the Scheldt and a magnificent view of the Antwerp skyline

ÂŠ Kathleen Michiels

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The immense port district with its ships, quays, cranes, terminals and Antwerp’s latest architectural gem: The Port House

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Impressive spires such as the Cathedral of Our Lady and the MAS | Museum aan de Stroom

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Unique museums with great collections and a magical library, the perfect backdrop to a film ÂŠ Ans Brys

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Centrally located in Europe and easily accessible: from the regional, but even from the national airport you’re in the city in no time Whether you take the train – which we certainly recommend, because Antwerp Central has won numerous beauty contests and was even named the most romantic station in Europe.

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A hidden patrimony under the historic city centre: the underground canals or ‘Ruien’ 7_

More than 3,000 m2 fun filming in one of Europe’s biggest water tanks at AED Studios

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A city of contrasts with an edgy vibe

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Het Tweede Gelaat Mr. Right

These international & national productions have recently gone before you and have chosen Antwerp as their film backdrop Patser

— Domino (Brian De Palma with, amongst others, Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten)

— Kursk (Thomas Winterberg with, amongst others, Colin Firth and Matthias Schoenaerts)

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with, amongst others, Lynn Van Royen, Marie Bach Hansen and Jürgen Vogel)

— Occupied (Erik Skjoldbjærg, script: Jo Nesbø)

— Mr. Right (Yao Xiaofeng with amongst others Jin Dong)

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— Vele hemels boven de zevende (Jan Matthys) — Het Tweede Gelaat (Jan Verheyen with amongst others Koen De Bouw and Werner De Smedt)

Ready to get started? Then Ira is your first point of contact. She is your personal film commissioner and she’s only got one thing on her mind: making a success of your project. She knows the city like the back of her hand; has a large network and knows how to get things up and running. So you can film quickly and accurately. Her number? +32 3 338 65 67 At Antwerp City Film Office we are well aware that you want to focus on production and not on administrative concerns. That’s why we have an electronic application system that guarantees that your request is dealt with rapidly: businessinantwerp.eu/filming-antwerp or antwerpen.be/filmcel In addition, Antwerp places three options for financial backing at your disposal. So you can turn your recordings into a creative investment which immediately yields a profit.

Antwerp film bonus for international projects and Belgian projects with an international focus: antwerpen.be/filmcel

Tax Shelter for investors in Belgian audio-visual productions: flandersfilmfunding.be

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for independent audio-visual production houses which are established in Belgium: screenflanders.be

Responsible editor Annik Bogaert, Grote Markt 1, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium Legal depot number D/2017/0306/140

More info on businessinantwerp.eu/filming-antwerp or antwerpen.be/filmcel Ira + 32 3 338 65 67

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Contact Antwerp City Film Office Francis Wellesplein 1 2018 Antwerp, Belgium +32 3 338 65 67 acfo@stad.antwerpen.be antwerpen.be/filmcel

businessinantwerp.eu/ filming-antwerp

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