Alicante could possibly be set for a major increase to its economic system as British manufacturing firm Global Films Media Productions strikes nearer to filming six feature-length films on the Ciudad de la Luz studios. Talks are nicely superior, with filming anticipated to start within the first quarter of 2026.
Negotiations have already included conferences on the Aguamarga studio complicated, and agreements have reportedly been reached with a number of native service suppliers. If finalised, the productions are anticipated to inject round €30 million into the native economic system and generate as much as 15,000 in a single day stays in motels and vacationer lodging.
To handle the inflow of solid and crew, Global Films is working with the Provincial Association of Hotels and Tourist Apartments of Alicante (APHA). The partnership, introduced throughout APHA’s Christmas reception, will assist coordinate lodging throughout boutique motels, vacationer flats and bigger institutions. The shoots are anticipated to proceed into early 2027, making cautious planning important.
Several high-profile tasks are at present below dialogue, together with The Man Who Stole the Sky and The People of the Book. Directors linked to the movies embrace Michael Haussman and Catherine Morshead. Global Films has a longtime fame, having beforehand produced titles akin to The Infiltrator (2016), City of Lies (2021), and the upcoming Words of War (2025), starring Maxine Peake, Ciaran Hinds, Jason Isaacs and Harry Lawtey.
The potential return of large-scale productions is especially welcome following a difficult 2025 for the studios. If the offers are confirmed, the tasks might as soon as once more place Alicante as a serious filming vacation spot, delivering long-lasting advantages for native motels, companies and the broader tourism sector.
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