The Venice Production Bridge is launching this year, the 1st edition of the VPB Locations Market which will take place 7 and 8 September 2026, during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (2 – 12 September, 2026).
This new project is including known and brand new studios around the world, the best shooting locations, state-of-art facilities and film commissions attracting rebates and financial incentives. With an ever increasing number of locations, the VPB Locations Market is helping, producers and location managers to find the best destinations and financial supports.
Film commissions, studios, facilities, shooting services providers will have dedicated tables at the third floor of the Excelsior and will be at the producers’ disposal for two full days. The one-to-one meetings will take place on September 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on September 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The VPB Locations Market is thus offering an overview of the landscape of international production and intends to help producers and location managers to find not only the best destinations but also the best combination of rebates and financial incentives.
Moreover, the Venice Production Bridge will organise a dedicated panel on Monday, September 7, from 10:00 to 11:00, at the Hotel Excelsior, Spazio Incontri. The title is: "What's New in Film Commission Incentives"
At the VPB Locations Market, Accredited Industry Gold and Trade pass holders will have the opportunity to meet representatives from the following Film Commissions and Studios at their dedicated tables:
- Asturias Natural Paradise Film Commission (Spain)
- Azania MediaWorks (South Africa)
- Fondazione Roma Lazio Film Commission (Italy)
- German Film Commissions (Germany)
- Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center - EKKOMED (Greece - VPB Focus)
- Italian Film Commissions (Italy)
- Screen Flanders (Belgium)
- Switzerland Film Commission (Switzerland - VPB Focus)
- Tokyo Film Commission (Japan)
- Uzbekistan National Film Commission (Uzbekistan)
Detailed information about the participants will be found in the reserved area for Industry Gold and Trade pass holders:
• 83rd Venice International Film Festival: 2nd -12th September 2026
• Venice Production Bridge: 3rd – 9th September 2026
• VPB Locations Market: 7th - 8th September 2026
CARBON NEUTRALITY
La Biennale di Venezia aims to carbon neutrality. This involves reducing and offsetting the emissions of carbon dioxide through targeted actions that require the involvement and attention of all Festival participants. We would like to thank you in advance for your collaboration in achieving this ambitious goal, which will be reached through the individual behaviour of each of us.
