Recife location guide goes live

Recife is one of Brazil's cultural and natural gems. The state capital of Pernambuco state, Recife is perched on a stunning stretch of coastline and within just an hour or so drive you can reach striking scenery inland, from forests to mountains and the dry, rugged landscape of the sertão. This variety of settings makes it a location scout's dream, which is why we decided to publish our guide to filming in Recife.

As well as its stunning natural assets, Recife also has a strong colonial history as the former capital of 17th century Dutch Brazil. The architecture from that era stands in stark contrast to the modern glass and steel skyscrapers of the 21st century. The city played an important role in Brazil's film industry in the 20th century and is now home to world-renowned film directors, including Kleber Mendonça, Marcelo Gomes and Hilton Lacerda, and boasts a booming audiovisual hub teeming with local production talent.

Little Black Book, a portal for the advertising industry, published a Location Spotlight on Recife, interviewing Story Productions on the benefits of filming there and about the infrastructure for supporting large productions.

Have a read of our run down on 10 reasons to film in Recife, take a look at the photo gallery and discover four random facts that we bet you didn't know about the city. Interested in finding out more about filming in Recife or booking a location scout, get in touch with our bilingual production team.