WHY PERU?
Facts about Peru
Reverse climate
Peru has reverse seasons to North America, Europe, and other countries in the northern hemisphere, allowing filmmakers to shoot authentic winter scenes when it is summer up north, and vibrant summer landscapes during northern winters.
Tax Agreements
Peru has tax agreements with Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, South Korea, Switzerland and Portugal.
Stay Synchronized with your head office
Peru has a clear advantage in managing time differences if your head office is located in the USA or Canada, as it lays in the Eastern Time zone.
Value for money
International filmmakers can take advantage of Peru’s beneficial exchange rate. At approximately S/. 3.7 (Soles) to the US dollar, S/. 4.06 to the Euro, and S/. 4.75 to the UK Pound, these currencies have considerable buying power.
Positive Working Practices
The main film crew union in Peru is SINCA, and the standard working day for film crews in Peru is a 12 hour day including lunch. Rates are based on common industry practice.
Stable Economy
Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the economy is recovering and businesses are strengthening their commitments to sustainable development, according to Oxford Business Group.
Flight Times
You're never far from home in Peru.
It is relatively easy to get to Peru and once here, you will enjoy the benefits of favorable time differences. A direct flight from Los Angeles takes eight hours. This makes Peru a closer destination from L.A. than Australia, Argentina, Europe, and South Africa. Once in Peru most local flights to other cities takes less than two hours.