Fermín Crespo had already noted a few days earlier that Ciudad de la Luz attracts weekly visits from filmmakers, both national and international, who want to use its facilities. For instance, Alicante film studios hosted an international delegation this Monday. Delegates and producers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and other destinations were drawn to the Aguamarga audiovisual industrial complex.
According to information provided by the complex, the visit, which extended into the evening, followed on the heels of the recent showcase of City of Light inside Filming Locations Marketplace Fair, a moment that generated substantial interest within the industry. The event was organized in collaboration with the Valencia Regional Office, the Peñíscola Film Office, the Valencia Film Office, the Alicante Film Office, and the Costa Blanca Film Commission.
The delegation was received by Crespo, the general manager of the Digital Transformation Project Community (SPTD). The group enjoyed an extensive tour with the rest of the complex team, touring the production support facilities, regional workshops, and the water tank, among other assets.
Representatives from production and localization companies expressed strong interest in the technical capabilities of the facilities, with particular emphasis on the scale of the complex, which spans about 300 hectares. The site is described as being prepared to host major productions under conditions comparable to the top studios in the United States.
Amenábar will shoot the film “El captivo” in Alicante starting in February
The team stressed the reservoir’s standout feature—a natural horizon view—that highlights Ciudad de la Luz’s unique characteristics among global studios. The underwater tank measures 100 by 80 meters and reaches a depth of 5.20 meters at its deepest point. It is equipped with a wave generation system and water-access features, including on the south side a chroma curtain measuring 12 meters in height and 120 meters in length.
Earlier conversations mentioned the challenges and opportunities Hollywood writers and actors faced during recent strikes, a context that underscored the importance of training and industry partnerships. A Film Trade Training School was introduced, and the production of Alejandro Amenábar’s next project, Prisoner, was announced to commence in February 2024. The Alicante complex will serve as the operating base for nine weeks of filming across the Valencian Community, with six weeks spent in the province of Alicante, including the studios, Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante, and the castle itself, as well as locations in Santa Pola and Pedreguer, among others.
There had been previous plans for a Spanish project titled Bad Effect from Nadie Es Perfecto, led by Valencian director Kiko Martinez.
In summary, the Alicante complex continues to position itself as a hub for major international productions, offering world-class facilities and a strategic network of regional offices and film commissions that amplify its appeal to creators seeking high-end production environments in southern Europe.