Mbrella Films
Film Production Company in Greenland
Greenland is a popular filming choice for international crews due to its unique landscape, glaciers, tundras, and fjords. The local community, the Inuit, thrive in Greenland, residing in colorful houses in small municipalities across the country. Mbrella Films works closely with the locals and agencies to facilitate production shoots in Greenland. Timing is key when filming due to the island’s harsh and, often, unpredictable weather conditions. To ensure the success of your production, it is essential to hire an adept crew to help you navigate across terrain, water, and prioritizing the safe transportation of gear and equipment. Mbrella Films’s high caliber team of specialists and fixers can assist you with acquiring film permits, special permits, logistics, insurance services, and more. Your safety is our top priority.
While filming in Greenland, it is essential to respect Greenland’s First Nations rights, culture, and ancestral lands.
We are your partners in filming your next project in Greenland. Connect with an Mbrella Films producer, and we’ll provide you a detailed line budget quote in 24 hours. Start shooting in Greenland today!
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Top 5 Filming Locations in Greenland
Ilulissat
One of the most popular destinations in Greenland is Ilulissat, home to one-of-a-kind scenic backdrops and the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notable mentions include Disko Bay, Greenland’s largest bay; you can film imposing icebergs and sometimes, catch glimpses of whales slicing through the waters. Be sure to catch sunrise or sunset at Ilulissat for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Kujalleq
Colorful houses are an iconic sight in Greenland. In the Kujalleq municipality, you can observe how locals have thrived on these lands such as fishing and sheep farming. You can find old churches and Viking-related archaeological ruins around Kujalleq, one of which is Hvalsey Church Ruin and Thjodhild Church. Visit Cape Farewell for an obstructed view of the cape, especially on a clear day.
Qeqqata
With its abundance of arctic beauty, rugged terrain, deep and winding fjords, and icefields, Qeqqata is considered the top location for filming in Greenland. In addition to picturesque views, you can film quaint, colorful, Inuit settlements in Sisimiut. It is advisable to ask for permission first before filming their settlements. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) was filmed at Kangerlussuaq Bay.
Russell Glacier
A monster-sized glacier located in western Greenland near Kangerlussuaq features jagged ice cliffs that served as the backdrop for The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). Reaching the glacier is accessible which makes the location a perfect destination for cinematographers and travelphiles. You might be able to see the glacier break and pieces of sharp ice plummet into the seas with great ferocity.
Uunartoq Island
Greenland has hot springs with incredible views of the mountains and the Arctic landscape. Situated off the southern coast of Greenland, the comfortable, all year round geothermal hot springs are found on Uunartoq Island. Due to its remoteness, the island stands as an excellent location for filming documentaries, adventure sagas, and historical dramas thanks to its pristine wilderness and spectacular views.
Professional Crews
Additionally, if you require gear, we can supply you with affordable, top-of-the-line gear rentals available locally in Greenland. Our warehouse is stocked with high-end cameras, lights, grips, drones, and more.
Budget for Film Production in Greenland
Filming your next production epic in Greenland is possible with meticulous planning and coordination. Our producers can provide you with a realistic, detailed quote. Furthermore, we have a dedicated team of experts in Greenland with valuable local knowledge to help facilitate acquiring film permits and special permits required by the local government. We’ll make sure your application process is smooth and hassle-free.
Would you like to find out more about how you can film in Greenland? Contact us today for a quote and a producer will get back to you as soon as possible!