The producer's guide to filming in France

Permits, locations, tax incentives & what no one tells you. Free PDF, 10 pages, 2026 edition.

Real permit timelines — official vs. what actually happens
The 5 mistakes foreign producers always make
TRIP tax rebate: how to get up to 40% back on your spend
Hidden costs: generators, image rights, parking bylaws
Region-by-region breakdown from Paris to Belgium

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What's inside the guide

01Do you even need a permit?

02The Paris permit process, step by step

03Filming outside Paris: regional rules

04Timelines: official vs. real

05Costs you didn't see coming

06The 5 mistakes foreign producers always make

07The TRIP tax rebate: up to 40% back

08Equipment & customs: the ATA carnet

09Why you need a local fixer

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James McAuley — The Washington Post, Paris Bureau

The producer's guide to filming in France

The Producer's Guide to Filming in France

What's inside the guide