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05.10.2012

Assisting the Daydreamer

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller is based on the short story by James Thurber, published in 1939. A film about the rich secret life of this mundane hero was released in 1947, st...

05.10.2012

Mystical Frostfangs in Iceland

The mountains and glacial tongues of South Iceland represented the inhospitable Frostfangs in season 2. The HBO's production team was pleased with the authenticity added by the stark landscape a...

How to apply

The reimbursement scheme for film and TV production costs incurred in Iceland is simple and effective. Applications are sent to the Ministry of Industries and Innovation before the start of the production. Detailed instructions give an overview of the process and necessary documents.

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Joe Kosinski | Oblivion | 2013

Iceland was a perfect fit; at the height of summer, there are 22 hours of daylight, which was conducive to a productive filmmaking day. The la...More

Janet Graham Borba | Game of Thrones | 2013

For the Far Northern locations of Game of Thrones, we wanted something shatteringly beautiful, barren and brutal. In Iceland, we found all of ...More

Ridley Scott | Prometheus | 2012

Filming in Iceland was a spectacular experience! It is one of the most wonderful places I’ve ever been. The Icelandic crew were amazingly effi...More

Eli Roth | Hostel: part II | 2007

Iceland offers cinematic opportunities that cannot be matched anywhere on the planet. The Icelandic crews were terrific, and the country is small en...More