PRODUCER’S GUIDE · BELGIUM
Planning a film shoot in Belgium
To plan a shoot in Belgium, start with a script or brief, a location breakdown, proposed dates and a production scope. Identify the relevant contacts for each region, check access and permits, then confirm crew and budget. WALLMOVIE STUDIOS works with Belgian and international producers from Wallonia, with a shooting stage in Jemeppe-sur-Meuse, near Liège.
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Wallonia, Brussels or Flanders: where to start
Wallonia · Liège and beyond
Wallimage Tournages helps productions find locations, local expertise and information on permits. Our stage is in Jemeppe-sur-Meuse; other locations should be selected around the script and shooting schedule.
Wallimage Tournages ↗Brussels-Capital Region
The visit.brussels Film Commission assists with filming and parking applications in the Brussels region. Identify exact addresses and road-space requirements before locking the affected shooting days.
screen.brussels / visit.brussels Film Commission ↗Flanders
Screen Flanders explains procedures for professional shoots and public or private locations. The location and operational impact of the shoot determine which contacts and applications you need to prepare.
Screen Flanders — Film permits ↗Agree the production scope
Executive production, local production services and coproduction involve different commitments. Before booking resources, agree who contracts crew, approves expenditure, coordinates permissions and manages the schedule. A written scope makes both the quote and the division of responsibilities clearer.
- Project format, scope and scenes planned in Belgium.
- Preparation, shooting and wrap days.
- Producer approvals and responsibilities assigned to the local team.
Recce locations before committing
A photograph cannot establish whether a location will work for a shoot. A technical recce should check access, noise, daylight, power, storage and crew facilities. Allow for a fallback if weather or availability changes. For a studio enquiry, share the dimensions of the intended set and your sound and lighting requirements.
See the stage near Liège ↗Prepare permits and insurance
Build a location file with precise addresses, working hours, crew size and vehicles. Flag special requirements such as road use, night work, drones, stunts or effects. Confirm the process with the owner and competent authorities, and the cover with your insurer. Film commission assistance is not itself a permit.
Screen Flanders — Film permits ↗Plan crew and working languages
Specify roles, availability and the language used for meetings, call sheets and safety information. Identify which crew will travel and which positions need to be filled locally. Work and entry formalities depend on individual circumstances: check the official requirements before confirming travel.
Belgium.be ↗Build a budget that supports decisions
A useful estimate separates cost categories and assumptions. It is more than a shooting-day rate. Share a provisional budget range and identify any items already supplied or contracted by your company.
- Preparation, crew, equipment, studio and locations.
- Transport, parking, accommodation and catering.
- Insurance, applications, reinstatement and contingency.
- Payment terms, overtime and cancellation arrangements to agree.
Coordinate travel and the unit base
Group locations around the schedule and check travel at the planned times. Separate passenger transport, equipment deliveries and access for technical vehicles. For a studio shoot, confirm entry at number 95, loading times and crew requirements before the first day.
Assess financing as a separate workstream
Production services can be discussed while financing is still being developed. If you are considering the Belgian audiovisual Tax Shelter, prepare the budget, finance plan and estimated Belgian expenditure. Project eligibility is assessed separately from the production services quote. Our Tax Shelter guide explains the producer and investor routes and links to official sources.
Understand the Belgian Tax Shelter ↗WALLMOVIE · Producer resource
Filming in Belgium checklist
A preparation sheet to share with your crew. Assign an owner to each task, attach the expected evidence and record open decisions. The download includes editable columns and opens in Excel, Numbers or LibreOffice.
Production scope
Dated brief, Belgian scenes and included or excluded services.
Review with : Producer and local production team
Schedule
Preparation, shoot and wrap days; separate holds from confirmed dates.
Review with : Production manager
Locations
Addresses, technical recce and fallback option.
Review with : Location manager and owners
Permits
Applicable applications, contacts and written confirmations.
Review with : Authorities and film commission
Studio
Set plan, dimensions, sound, lighting, access and loading requirements.
Review with : Studio manager
Crew
Roles, availability, contracts and working language.
Review with : Production and heads of department
International crew
Individual circumstances and work or entry formalities to check.
Review with : Qualified advisers and official authorities
Equipment
Technical list, quotes, delivery, testing and return.
Review with : Heads of department and rental companies
Safety and insurance
Specific risks, responsible people and confirmed cover.
Review with : Production and insurer
Logistics
Transport, parking, accommodation, meals and site access.
Review with : Production logistics team
Budget
Separate quantities, unit costs, assumptions, taxes and contingency.
Review with : Production manager and accountant
Pre-shoot approval
Emergency contacts, call sheet and outstanding decisions.
Review with : Producer and local crew
WALLMOVIE working template, version 24 September 2026. Required documents and decisions depend on the project. This checklist is not a booking or filming permit.
Location-specific procedures : Wallimage Tournages · Screen Flanders — Film permits
Looking for a Belgian production partner? ↗Your first Belgium shoot brief
These six points help us prepare a useful conversation. An early draft is enough to start.
Discuss your shoot ↗- Production company, country and main contact.
- Synopsis, format and scenes planned in Belgium.
- Proposed dates and estimated number of days.
- Locations, studio needs and technical constraints.
- Crew, equipment and logistics to coordinate.
- Budget range, financing and next decisions.
Questions to resolve before the shoot
Can an international producer work with WALLMOVIE?
Yes. Introduce your company, project and required services. Together we define the preparation, local resources and production responsibilities needed in Belgium.
Do all locations need to be chosen before contacting you?
No. A visual brief, scene breakdown and references can frame a scouting assignment. Technical access and usage conditions then need to be checked for each shortlisted location.
How much does filming in Belgium cost?
Cost depends on the schedule, crew, locations, equipment and logistics. We prepare an estimate from a defined scope; a single national day rate would not meaningfully price every film.
Where is the shooting stage near Liège?
The stage is at Rue du Gosson 95, 4101 Jemeppe-sur-Meuse, near Liège. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00. Shooting dates and the studio configuration are agreed for each project.
Does this guide replace official applications?
No. It helps organise production decisions and discussions. Permits, contracts, insurance and applicable formalities must still be confirmed with the relevant parties.
Official contacts and resources
These resources identify the relevant organisations. Linking to them does not imply a WALLMOVIE affiliation or partnership.