Réunion Film & Photography Production Services & Camera Crews
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Filming in Réunion
For an introduction to shooting in Réunion see below notes on film locations, permits, when to shoot, unique local stories, costs, tax incentives, crews, talent, equipment, communications, art department, studios, post facilities, visas and work permits for filming, transport, film-friendly accommodation, and safety advice.
Réunion Film Locations
Réunion is an island located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Mauritius. It is an overseas department and region of France, which makes it an outermost region of the European Union.
The island is best known for its otherworldly volcanic mountain rainforest interior, valleys, deep canyons, lava cliffs, waterfalls, lagoons, coral reefs, and beaches. Réunion is also known for its French colonial architecture and modern villas.
Agricultural film locations include plantations of sugarcane, coffee, and vanilla.
Film locations can be divided into the following municipalities: Les Avirons, Bras-Panon, Cilaos, Entre-Deux, L’Étang-Salé, La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Petite-Île, La Possession, Le Port, Saint-André, Saint-Benoît, Saint-Denis, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Leu, Saint-Louis, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Paul, Saint-Philippe, Saint-Pierre, Sainte-Suzanne, Sainte-Rose, Salazie, Trois-Bassins, and Le Tampon.
Saint-Denis is the capital and main population centre. Film locations of note include Cité des Arts, Ancien Hôtel de Ville, Musée Léon-Dierx, Muséum d’histoire, Villa du Département, Jardin de l’État, Grand Market, Church of Our Lady of Deliverance, and the Temple Hindou Kalikambal. Nearby Roland-Garros Airport is available for filming.
Piton des Neiges is a volcano and the highest point on the island. The location is popular for paragliding. The volcano is surrounded by the crater valleys of Cirque de Mafat, Cirque de Salazie, and Cirque de Cilaos.
Plaine des Sables is a lunar landscape that leads up to Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Trou de Fer is a deep chasm ringed by tall waterfalls.
Beautiful waterfalls of note include Bassin des Aigrettes, Voile de la Mariée, Niagara Fall, and Cascade de Grand Galet.
Réunion has some excellent beaches and surf breaks on the west coast of the island. Beaches of note include Plage De L’Ermitage, Plage De La Salines, Grande-Anse beach, Brisants beach, Plage De Boucan Canot, L’Étang-Salé, Saint-Leu beach, Plage de Trou d’Eau, Plage des Roches Noires, and Plage de Saint Pierre.
Saint-Leu is said to have the world’s most consistent year-round waves for surfing.
Plage De L’Ermitage has the most extensive and best-preserved lagoon.
Protected natural areas of note include Réunion National Park, Réunion Marine Nature Reserve, and The Etang Saint-Paul Reserve.
Musée Stella Matutina is an interesting location built in an old sugar factory.
Musée de Villèle is a French colonial building.
Réunion Film Location Permits
Réunion film location permits are quickly processed with public locations free of charge. Permits are not required for small-footprint shoots that do not require exclusive use of public space. Please contact us for location specific information.
When To Shoot?
Réunion has a tropical climate. Summer (December to April) is hot and can experience heavy rainfalls. Winter (April to October) is cool and dry. This is the best time of year to shoot for weather. The mountainous interior can get very cold and has even reported snow. For monthly weather statistics please see here.
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