Film & Photo Production Service Tuscany

Courage Production provides specialized film and photo production services across Tuscany and Florence. From securing private countryside estates to managing the complex logistics of the Carrara Marble Quarries, we coordinate the entire production chain for high-end campaigns.

Carrara Marble Quarries: Location Scout & Safety

The Carrara Marble Quarries are one of the most requested locations in Tuscany, offering a surreal, lunar landscape unique in the world. However, these are active industrial mining sites, not public parks.

We manage the complex logistics required to shoot here safely. This includes securing specific private permits, hiring mandatory on-site safety personnel, and coordinating specialized 4x4 transport to move crew and equipment from the base camp to the higher altitude extraction basins (the "White Cathedral"). We ensure your team operates in full compliance with regulations while capturing the raw scale of the mountains.

We manage productions across the entire region. Here are recent examples of our full-service support:

• Net-A-Porter Pre-Fall Campaign: Photographed by Sonia Szostak with Vivien Solari. We scouted and secured a private Brutalist Villa on the cliffs of Monte Argentario. The production required precision logistics for equipment load-in on steep terrain and managing efficient crew transfers from Rome FCO (the strategic hub for this specific area).

• GUESS Global Campaign: Featuring Matteo Bocelli and Oriola Marashi. Shot in the upscale coastal town of Forte dei Marmi. We coordinated VIP logistics, security, and accommodation for the high-profile talent, securing exclusive access to a private beach club location during the season.

• "Women's Voices" by tuscany-based brand Ottodame: A complex dual-location production. We managed the safety protocols and 4x4 logistics to access the active industrial site of the Carrara Marble Quarries. The unit then moved to the protected dunes of the Migliarino San Rossore nature reserve (Pisa), where we handled the specific environmental permits for the wild beach shoot.

Beyond the quarries, our production volume focuses on private residential properties. Tuscany offers an architectural range from the rough stone "Casali" of the Chianti region to exclusive coastal villas.

Our location archive prioritizes aesthetic value and logistical viability. We know how to navigate the "Strade Bianche" (unpaved roads) with technical vans and generators. We handle direct negotiations with estate owners to secure exclusive use, organizing unit moves across the rolling hills to maximize shooting hours.

Florence & Heritage Logistics

We provide full support for shoots in Florence, Siena, Pisa, and historic towns. We handle the specific bureaucracy: "ZTL" (Limited Traffic Zones) permits for vans, "Occupazione Suolo Pubblico" (OSP) for equipment on public ground, and early-morning clearances to shoot in iconic piazzas before the tourist crowds arrive.

Q: Are there equipment rental houses in Tuscany?

A: No. There are no "commercial tier" rental houses in Tuscany. We truck all camera and lighting packages (Arri/Profoto) from Milan (approx. 3 hours drive) or Rome (2-3 hours depending on the location). It is a standard logistic step to guarantee technical reliability.

Q: Are there local crews available?

A: There is only a handful of film and photo crew members, mostly based in Florence. For high-end productions, it is highly recommended to bring Key roles from Milan or Rome. Since the travel distance is short, this ensures top-tier technical standards without significantly impacting the budget.

Q: Which airport should we fly into?

A: Florence (FLR) and Pisa (PSA) are the regional airports, but they often lack direct international flights. Depending on your shooting location—for example, Argentario or Southern Tuscany—flying into Rome (FCO) is often the smarter logistical choice. We organize private crew transfers from the airport directly to the set.