The floating city offers one-of-a-kind production challenges and rewards - a labyrinth of canals, bridges, and palazzos that has enchanted filmmakers from Visconti to Nolan.
Grand Canal, gondolas, and 400+ bridges create the world's most distinctive urban landscape - entirely car-free.
Venice Film Festival infrastructure, Biennale venues, and global media attention for premiere-level productions.
St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and centuries of palazzos lining the canals.
From the grandeur of St. Mark's Square to the colorful houses of Burano, we help you access the perfect locations for your production.
St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs - Venice's ceremonial heart.
The main waterway lined with Renaissance and Gothic palazzos, crossed by Rialto Bridge.
Original Jewish Ghetto, local neighborhoods, and quieter canals away from tourist crowds.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Accademia, and authentic campi (squares) with student atmosphere.
Glass-blowing island and rainbow-colored fishing village in the lagoon.
Beach resort island hosting the Venice Film Festival each September.
Our local fixers know these Venice locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
Venice's only piazza - St. Mark's Basilica with golden mosaics, Campanile bell tower, and the Procuratie arcades. Napoleon's 'drawing room of Europe.'
Procuratoria di San Marco for Basilica. Municipality for piazza. Acqua alta (flooding) affects scheduling October-February.
Venice's main artery - 3.8km of palazzos, churches, and 4 bridges. Best experienced by boat for dynamic filming.
Municipality plus maritime authority. Boat permits require specific navigation authorization. Water taxi chartering straightforward.
Iconic stone arch bridge with shops built into the structure. Adjacent fish and produce markets offer authentic atmosphere.
Municipality permit. Market operates early morning (closed Sundays). Bridge is public thoroughfare.
Gothic masterpiece and seat of Venetian power. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs connects to the prison across the canal.
Fondazione Musei Civici manages the palace. Bridge of Sighs exterior from Ponte della Paglia is public.
Quieter residential area with the world's first Jewish Ghetto (1516). Authentic Venetian atmosphere without San Marco crowds.
Standard municipality permit. Jewish Museum and synagogues require community coordination.
Rainbow-colored fishing island in the lagoon. Brightly painted houses, lace-making tradition, and photogenic canals.
Municipality permit. 45-min vaporetto from Venice - plan equipment transport accordingly.
Exclusive hotel and island facing San Marco. Stunning views of Venice skyline. Often used for luxury brand content.
Hotel manages private property. Giudecca public areas through municipality.
Palazzo del Cinema and Hotel Excelsior host the world's oldest film festival each September. Red carpet and premiere infrastructure.
La Biennale di Venezia manages festival venues. Best access outside festival period or through official channels.
Essential logistics information for planning your Venice production.
13km / 30-60 min
40km / 70 min
Vaporetti (water buses) are Venice's public transit. Lines 1 and 2 serve Grand Canal. Actv operates the network.
Crew tip: Line 1 is slow but scenic - all stops. Line 2 is express. Water taxis expensive but efficient for equipment.
Water taxis are motorboats - expensive but door-to-door. Essential for equipment transport. Book in advance.
Crew tip: Consorzio Motoscafi (+39 041 522 2303) is reliable. Budget €100+ per trip. Night rates higher.
No cars in Venice. All transport is by boat or on foot. Water taxis are the closest equivalent.
No cars in Venice proper. Park at Piazzale Roma (ASM Venezia) or Tronchetto island. Very expensive (€25-40/day). Then boat or walk.
Venice is walking + boats only. San Marco to Rialto: 15 min walk. Vaporetto Line 1 full Grand Canal: 45 min. Venice to Burano: 45 min vaporetto. Venice to Lido: 15 min. Always add buffer time - getting lost in Venice is inevitable and part of the experience.
Let us handle permits, crew, equipment, and logistics while you focus on capturing the floating city.