Cinema is a source of attractiveness and image for territories. But not only that, it is also a real economic and tourist source making it possible to boost visitation to the territories. This activity brings together an entire ecosystem, including the hotel and catering industry.
For many years, Cotentin has been a source of inspiration for directors, seduced by the life-size settings of our unique territory.
Films and series have become very effective tools in the choice of tourist destinations, which the territories are seizing more and more. Indeed, hosting film, series or documentary filming generates real direct economic and tourist benefits for the region:
- We estimate that one euro invested in a shoot results in benefits of seven euros for the region.
- 62% of tourists in France say they were influenced by images seen in a film to choose their destination
- Finally, beyond the economic benefits, the life of the film continues until the broadcast and the return of the film crews to meet the inhabitants, the public, during the broadcast of previews. These filming receptions allow for popular enthusiasm and pride in the territory.
This sector is encouraged in Cotentin by the development of a filming reception policy, in partnership with Normandie Images.
The ambition is to carry out a policy complementary to that of the Department and the Region represented by Normandy Images which grants direct aid to cinema supervised by their cultural competence.
In this context, the added value that the SPL can bring is the mobilization of an on-site reception service of “ Filming in Cotentin » dedicated to cinema professionals and film crews who choose Cotentin.
- Understand the needs of filming and position yourself as a facilitator for the smooth running of filming.
- Assist in scouting for decor, logistical (hotel and catering) and operational solutions.
- Coordinate administrative procedures: authorization of filming, connection between professionals, local municipalities with productions and film crews.
- Be the single point of contact for cinema in Cotentin (one contact, one number, one location).
Filming reception guides
In Cotentin
In Normandy
A life-size decor
Selection of feature films set in Cotentin, recent or older films.
