Hollywood comes to the algarve
A new production studio in
Portimão Cãmara is currently negotiating a deal which may lead to the construction of the largest film studio in
According to English-language newspaper, The Resident, the most probably location is a four hectare site belonging to the câmara, close to the Exhibition and
The idea was first presented two weeks ago, at a meeting with the Algarve Film Commission, led by the internationally acclaimed actor António de Almeida, who lives in
Contact with investors, who are both Portuguese and foreign, are now underway, and more detailed information about the project is expected next month. José Manuel Lopes, of the Algarve Film Commission, said the investment was a 'priority' to trigger the cinema industry in the region.