Filming in Marseille and the South of France

What We Cover in the South

• Permits and Procedures

  Requests to city halls, the Calanques National Park, and private landowners; insurance and social compliance for the teams.

• Location Scouting and Set Design

  Neighborhoods of Marseille, the seaside, the Calanques, vineyards, villages, and the landscapes of Provence. We shortlist locations and document the technical constraints of each setting.

• Teams and Cast

  A production team based in Marseille, local technicians, a production crew, and a cast of actors, models, and extras.

• Equipment and Logistics

  Rental of cameras, equipment, and lighting; technical vehicles; and accommodations and transportation for crews between locations.

Why Film in the South?

The South of France brings together, within a compact area, a major port city, the sea, the calanques, vineyards, and the villages of Provence. A single production can move seamlessly between urban and natural settings without lengthy travel times.

Mediterranean light is another selling point: bright and warm for much of the year, it lends itself particularly well to fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and spirits campaigns.

Our Film Shoots in the South

Projects produced for French and international brands and agencies.

• Footlocker × New Balance

  A photo and video campaign shot in Marseille, between the waterfront and downtown, with the British agency Gung Ho for Foot Locker Europe.

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• The Glenlivet

  Video and photos shot simultaneously, in a single day, at a vineyard in Provence with the Run Deep agency.

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• Sampha

  Executive production of the photo shoot for the cover of the album *Lahai* for the agency DoBeDo Represents: two days in a van along the Mediterranean coast with the Durimel brothers.

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• Lancaster

  Interviews and beauty segments filmed over two days in Monaco for a digital campaign to be released in Asia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it allowed to film in the calanques?

Yes, with authorization. In the heart of the Calanques National Park, professional or commercial filming is subject to an individual decision by the park, which determines the dates, times, location, size of the crew, and equipment used. We will work with you to prepare the application in advance.

Can you combine Marseille with Paris or Portugal?

Yes. Bengale also has offices in Paris and Porto. A single organization coordinates the filming across multiple cities, with a single point of contact and a single contract.

What languages do you work in?

Our production teams work in French and English, and we also operate in Portuguese and Spanish.

What is the implementation timeline?

It depends on the scope of the project and the required permits. Send us your brief and your dates, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with an initial feasibility assessment.