About Us

The Portugal Film Commission was created by Resolution of the Council of Ministers n.º 85/2019, published on 31 May, extended by RCM n.º 70/2022, on 11 August, whose term ended on December 31, 2022.  

Decree – Law n.º 13/2023 of February 24 incorporated the Portugal Film Commission in the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA), while reporting its activity to the members of the Government responsible for Culture and Tourism.

Portugal Film Commission’s main objectives are:

• Promoting synergies between the creative industries and tourism;
• Providing visibility to Portugal as a destination and improving the tourist experience;
• Affirming Portugal as an international filming destination;
• Communicating with regional film commissions, the diplomatic network and industry association and companies.

These objectives are achieved in line with the law on production incentives and with co-production agreements, removing bureaucratic obstacles and streamlining the process of filming in Portugal.

Portugal Film Commission is currently part of the Board of Directors of IBEROFIC – Ibero-American Film Commission Network. It is also a member of the AFCI – Association of Film Commissioners International and EUFCN – European Film Commission Network.

The Portugal Film Commission team provides all the necessary support to the film and audiovisual sector, providing information, contacts and promoting partnerships for filming and producing in Portugal.