Local Film Commission

Situation :

New-Caledonia is located 22,000 km away from France, 1,500 km east of Australia and1,700 km north of New-Zealand.

Status :

In 2003, the TOM (territoires d’Outre-mer) have been replaced by COM (collectivités d’Outre-mer). This new status gives New-Caledonia a particular organisation allowing it to adopt local laws, différent from French laws in many domains. This status also ensures the gradual transfer of skills from France to New-Caledonia.

Geography :

400 km long and 50 km wide, la Grande Terre (the Big Earth) is surrounded by an immense barrier reef, and crossed from north to south by a mountain range of which the highest peaks culminate at nearly 1,600 meters above sea level.

Air service :

Air service is provided by 4 companies : Air France, Air Calédonie international (Aircalin), Quantas, Air New-Zealand and Air Vanuatu.

Entry formalities :

For citizens of France or the european union, as well as for american, australian or New-Zealand citizens, a valid ID card or passport is sufficient. In that case, the temporary admission lasts a month. For a length of stay of three months, you will require a visa. For citizens of other countries, a visa is also required. This visa allows them to stay three months on the territory. Visa applications are made at the French embassy or consulate.

Jet lag :

Compared to France, +10 hours in winter and +9 hours in summer. Example : when it is 9am in Paris on december 10^th, it is 7pm in Noumea the same day.

Telephone :

The telephone code to use from France and overseas is: +687

Electricity :

220 volts electric current (french electrical outlets) is distributed all accross the mainland and on the islands. In certain remote regions, generators supply power for tribes at certain times in the morning and the evening. Usage of solar power has become very popular and the installations of solar water heater an solar panel are multiplying. The most isolated areas of New-Caledonia can therefore have power.

A will to welcome filming

• The South Province particularly supports the audio-visual and cinematographic creation and production by multiplying projects and assistances.
• Local political instances welcome audio-visual projects on the territory. The South Province's Local Film Commission offers free assistance and a precious link between the audio-visual or cinematographic productions and the public political instances.
• Its geographical proximity to Australia and New-Zealand allows New-Caledonia to import material at minimal costs.
• Infrastructures are built all across the territory and the islands, according to european standards: Hospitality, culture, health, communication and telecommunications.
• There is a network of competent technicians likely to hold the required positions required on a shoot.
• There is also a pool of actors coming from many theatre troupes and a wide range of physical and ethnical types for figuration needs.

Closer to heaven

• New-Caledonia is a new destination which boasts a diverse selection of exceptional sceneries.
• Productions which discover it are always surprised of its potiential.
• It possesses the world's largest lagoon, ranked in 2008 at the Unesco World Heritage, as well as the 2^nd largest barrier reef after Australia.
• Its biodiversity is unique, be it its flora, its fauna, terrestrial or aquatic.
• Its low population density makes it a paradise for filming. Deserted white sand beaches are a reality here.