Location scouting and production logistics in Milan

Shooting on the streets of Milan requires strict adherence to municipal timelines. Occupazione Suolo Pubblico applications take a minimum of 15 working days to process. If your storyboard dictates a complete street closure, we coordinate directly with the local police. We manage the technical paperwork so your shooting schedule remains intact.

The city center is locked behind Area C and Area B traffic restrictions. Unregistered transport vehicles face automatic fines or denied entry. We register production trucks, generator trucks, and lighting vans with the municipality well in advance. We secure the exact permits needed to drop your grip and camera packages directly on set.

Milan hides exceptional architecture behind closed doors. We maintain a private archive of vetted locations and provide curated decks upon request for specific briefs. We negotiate property buyouts for private villas and historical palazzos. Securing the location is only the first step. We assess the internal electrical grid capacity, organize vehicle access through narrow courtyards, and build a functional basecamp for your <a href="https://courage.studio/work">photo production</a> talent and crew.

A standard location agency in Milan provides a database of properties and hands you the keys. That model collapses when managing a 50-person commercial crew. We operate as a full production service company. We leverage our direct contacts to find the exact location your director wants, then we assume the operational risk of making it work for a professional set.

Need a specific aesthetic?

We maintain a private, updated archive of over 50 exclusive Milanese estates, brutalist concrete spaces, and modernist lofts. We do not publish these online to protect our clients' privacy. Contact our production team for a curated location deck based on your mood board.

Q: How long does a street shooting permit take in Milan?

A: You need 15 working days for a standard Occupazione Suolo Pubblico. The municipality enforces this timeline strictly. If your shoot requires a complete road closure with local police support, begin the application process one month in advance.

Q: Can technical trucks enter the Milan city center?

A: Yes, but it requires clearance. The center is restricted by Area C and Area B traffic zones. You must register all generator trucks, lighting vans, and camera vehicles with the local authorities prior to the shoot. Unregistered commercial vehicles receive automatic fines at the camera gates.

Q: How much does a private villa buyout cost in Milan?

A: Location fees are variable. Owners calculate the buyout based on your crew size, the exact hours of occupation, and the footprint of your equipment. A 10-person photo shoot pays a different rate than a 50-person commercial film crew. We negotiate the exact fee based on your technical needs.

Q: Do we need a location manager if we already booked the location?

A: Booking the property is only the administrative step. You need a location manager to execute the logistics. Someone must secure the parking suspensions for the technical vans, check the electrical grid capacity of the building, and manage the basecamp setup. We handle this operational risk.