Attention!

Currently, fraudulent emails are being sent in the name of the Film Commission Zurich (or “Zürich Film Office”). These emails falsely accuse recipients of copyright infringement and ask them to review a PDF document.

Please note:

  • This is a phishing attempt.
  • Under no circumstances should you click on any links or attachments in these messages.
  • The Zurich Film Commission does not send out warnings of this kind.

We have already reported the incident to the police.

Production Guide

Filming Information

All information for filming in Zurich.

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Permits for filming

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Filming Permits

Information on obtaining a filming permit in Zurich: The process involves submitting the necessary documents and coordinating with the relevant authorities.

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Swiss co-production

Comprehensive information on opportunities and funding options for co-productions with Switzerland can be found in the MEDIA Desk brochure "Coproducing with Switzerland."

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Events in Zurich

There are numerous events in Zurich every year. Depending on the size and type of event, there may be significant restrictions. We recommend consulting the Zurich Tourism event calendar before planning a shoot.

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Premises

Are you looking for suitable filming, storage, or production space? Here you will find platforms for temporary or short-term rentals of apartments and commercial premises in Zurich.

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Premises

The following links may be helpful when searching for premises for your production:

Green Filming

The SwissCO² calculator for film & media – The calculator is a tool for balancing and, ideally, reducing the CO² emissions of your film, media, and TV production. Production companies can enter all essential production data, identify the activities that are truly relevant to the climate for each production phase, and compile the results in a report.