Costa Rica — Your Tropical Production Powerhouse
For over 20 years, Red Creek Productions has been behind most major international shoots in Costa Rica, leveraging the country’s natural beauty—volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and rivers—alongside top-tier crews and production resources.
We’ve executed premium work for world-leading brands like Amazon and Travelocity, and partnered with top agencies including Arts & Sciences and Hungry Man. Our productions have featured celebrities like Naomi Harris, Maria Sharapova, and Gisele Bündchen, delivering A-class content that lands beautifully on-screen—and brings smiles all the way home.
Why Shoot in Costa Rica?
1. Stunning Location Variety
From misty cloud forests and active volcanoes to coastal paradises and inland rivers, Costa Rica packs big production value into a small country. Every tropical aesthetic—be it adventure, nature, luxury, or urban culture—is covered.
2. World-Renowned Crews & Gear
Local crews are bilingual, experienced, and globally trained. Santiago-based rental houses provide high-end cameras, drones, lighting, gimbals, and support gear—ready for remote rainforest or beach shoots.
3. Top-Notch Incentives
Costa Rica’s Film Investment Attraction Law offers:
90% cash back of VAT taxes (~11.7% of budget) within 60 days after investment minimum of USD 500K ,
Exemption from import taxes on gear and production materials ,
Withholding tax relief on salaries for non-Costa-Rican crew and talent .
Costa Rica Film Commission supports expedited permits and location access.
4. Celebrity-Caliber Shoots
Our portfolio includes campaigns featuring globally recognized stars:
Naomi Harris in jungle and beach backdrops
Maria Sharapova in luxury and high-performance settings
Gisele Bündchen in eco-luxe, rainforest environments
These productions highlight Costa Rica’s premium production capabilities.
5. Production Resources & Support
The Costa Rica Film Commission fast-tracks permits, while local authorities often waive permit fees. Our on-ground team ensures smooth logistics, visa assistance, location scouting, and technical support.
Production Services with Red Creek
End-to-End Support:
Creative & location scouting — from volcanoes to canopy forests and coastal lanes
Permitting & customs — equipment import, visas, drone approvals
Local bilingual crews — producers, directors, camera teams, and support
Gear sourcing — full camera, sound, lighting, grip, and drone packages
Safety & logistics — jungle medical kits, transport, lodging, permit coordination
Post-production oversight — local assist, full or partial post support
Ideal For
Adventure & Luxury Commercials: Safari-style brands, eco-tourism visuals, high-end lifestyle.
Documentaries & Nature Series: Authentic rainforest and wildlife storytelling.
Celebrity Photo Shoots: High-impact editorial visuals in exotic locations.
Brand Campaigns: Sustainable, tropical, or performance-oriented product launch content.
Let’s Get Started
Costa Rica offers cinematic settings, financial advantages, and production excellence. Red Creek brings unmatched local knowledge—creative, technical, and logistical—backed by two decades of results.