JJ Levine/LMGI, Palma, Mallorca
Palma, Mallorca's capital, presented a seamless
blend of the historical and the modern.
Beginning with the Old Palau March/Cathedral
area and the Castillo de Bellver, the group
walked the length and breadth of the city,
encompassing old and new; from Santa Eulalia
to Plaza Mayor, Rambla Jaime III/Born, to the
seafood market at Mercat Santa Catalina, Plaza
Drassana, La Lonja to Plaza Sant Francesc/
Quadrado, the Mercat L'Olivar. All marveled
at the Pueblo Español, a meticulously crafted
replica of a medieval-walled city, showcasing
an intentionally assorted range of architectural
styles from Spanish history, including Arabic,
Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. The open-air
museum spanning more than 24,000m includes
18 blocks of buildings, 15 streets and 12 squares,
all constructed to scale using materials sourced
from their respective regions. The tour of Palma
concluded with a visit to the modern Palma
Pictures offices and studio, and a stop at the
Plaza de Toros de Palma bullring known for its
impressive neo-Mudejar architecture, now used
as a venue for events, concerts and filming.
Despite long and action-packed days, the scout
group went home energized and enthusiastic
about filming in Mallorca. Palma Pictures Head
of Locations/SLM Rodrigalvarez was thrilled
with their response, noting, "We organized this
event to introduce top U.S. location managers
to the remarkable settings Mallorca offers,
from urban landscapes to its natural beauty.
We wanted to showcase the island as an ideal
filming destination for any scale of production,
and we did just that." On a more personal
note, Rodrigalvarez added, "Watching the U.S.
scouts experience these locations for the first
time made me see the island with fresh eyes,
reminding me just how magical and adaptable it
can be on screen."
Pedro Barbadillo, Director of the Mallorca Film
Commission, echoed this enthusiasm. "What
better way could there be to show off our Island
than to have the scouts and managers see it
firsthand. I'm delighted they liked so many of the
locations and look forward to working with them
on upcoming projects." At the Mallorca Film
Commission, we are always happy to welcome
other location professionals to visit and to
participate on upcoming Fam Tours."
Mallorca, as part of the Spanish Film
Commission, offers various incentives for foreign
productions. For more information, visit the
Mallorca Film Commission website
and https://www.palmapictures.es/
home/#showreel
LMGI members (L-R): Doug Dresser, Jennifer L, JJ Levine,
Bill Doyle, Sam H., Julie Hannum, Eduardo Rodrigalvarez
Bill Doyle/LMGI, Port de Soller, Mallorca
