Country Overview
Production support in Reunion Island offers filmmakers the opportunity to capture a landscape that feels otherworldly yet entirely real. Located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, Reunion is a French overseas department that combines dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, black sand beaches, and multicultural urban life — all on a single, accessible island.
As a part of the European Union, Reunion Island offers filmmakers the benefit of EU-level infrastructure, safety standards, and financial mechanisms, while its setting feels like something out of science fiction or epic fantasy. From aerial shots of the iconic Piton de la Fournaise volcano to emotional scenes in the historic Creole towns, production support in Reunion Island ensures your shoot is stunning, legal, and efficient.
Atlas Film Fixers provides end-to-end production services on the island, helping you navigate complex terrain, regional permits, cultural sensitivities, and remote logistics with ease.
Most Beautiful Destination for Filmmakers
Reunion Island is frequently used as a stand-in for tropical Asia, Pacific islands, Africa, and even other planets. With calderas that rival Iceland, jungles that evoke the Amazon, and waterfalls that cascade into volcanic valleys, the island’s diversity is unmatched in such a compact footprint.
Having production support in Reunion gives you cinematic options: rugged coastlines, sugarcane fields, lava plains, crater lakes, coral reefs, and bustling French-style cities — often all within an hour’s drive. Production support in Reunion Island ensures your crew can access it all safely and efficiently.
What Does Production Support in Reunion Island Include?
Filming on a volcanic island in the middle of the ocean comes with logistical hurdles — from importing gear to navigating winding mountain roads. Our production support in Reunion brings together expert location managers, permit specialists, bilingual crews, and transport pros to make it easy.
Our services include:
- Location scouting in Cirque de Mafate, Piton des Neiges, Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, and L’Étang-Salé
- Permits and coordination with local councils, French national parks, and EU regulators
- Gear import facilitation via ATA Carnet or temporary importation procedures
- Casting and crew sourcing — multilingual local professionals (French, Creole, English)
- Transportation logistics including 4x4s, helicopters, and drone coordination
- Accommodation and catering planning with consideration for altitude and climate
- Drone and aerial permits under France’s civil aviation authority (DGAC)
- Emergency medical services and remote safety planning
- Cultural liaison with local communities for respectful and legal filming
Filming Permits and Requirements in Reunion Island
As a French territory, Reunion Island operates under French and EU laws. Permits are required for most public filming, especially in environmentally protected zones and heritage sites. Atlas Film Fixers manages these approvals so you can focus on your creative goals.
We assist with:
- Location permits from local town halls and park authorities
- Filming permissions in national reserves, calderas, and UNESCO-listed areas
- Drone operation clearances in controlled airspace via DGAC
- Import/export coordination with French customs for camera gear and props
- Crew documentation for EU and non-EU members, including insurance and work permissions
- Health and safety protocols for filming in high-altitude or volcanic zones
Why Atlas Film Fixers?
Atlas Film Fixers offers unmatched local knowledge paired with international production experience. From weather-sensitive schedules to culturally appropriate community engagement, we anticipate challenges before they arise and resolve them without disrupting your production timeline.
Why filmmakers work with us:
- Fluent French- and English-speaking fixers
- Local crew with international credits
- Strong relationships with government, aviation, and environmental regulators
- Hands-on support for remote shoots, eco-sensitive zones, and aerial cinematography
- Efficient budgeting and compliance support for EU projects
Why Film in Reunion Island?
Reunion is a true hidden gem for filmmakers seeking scale and texture. With a single location, you can evoke the tropics, the savanna, the Alps, or a Martian landscape. And thanks to its political stability, safety, and EU status, it’s as secure and efficient as any mainland European destination.
Reunion offers:
- Dramatically varied topography on a compact island
- High production standards with French-European crew and gear options
- Easy access for EU passport holders and streamlined gear importation
- Competitive local costs compared to mainland Europe
- Excellent safety record, healthcare access, and weather predictability
Let’s Roll in Reunion
With its epic volcanic ridges, storybook towns, and lush jungles, Reunion Island is made for the screen. Whether you’re shooting an indie feature, travel series, fashion campaign, or fantasy epic, Atlas Film Fixers provides the production support in Reunion Island that brings your story to life — beautifully and effortlessly.
Contact us today to explore filming on this extraordinary island in the Indian Ocean.
