Filming and photo shooting permits inside the Model Prison are authorized by the Eixample District (regarding the theme) and by Foment de Ciutat SA (regarding the operational aspects).

Commercial filming is not authorized in this space, and non-commercial projects must always be related to the theme of prisons, human rights, social rights, etc.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• This permit authorizes the use of the Model Prison for filming or a photography session on a specific day and time.

• Only spaces accessible to the public, such as those open during visits and open days, may be requested: the exterior yard (entrance area), central hallway, package room, phone booths, the panopticon, Galleries 4 and 5, the cells inside, and the sports yard.

• Authorizations are not granted for more than one working day.

• Projects must be carried out from Monday to Thursday during the following time slots:

• Monday and Thursday: morning and/or afternoon.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: afternoon.

• The theme of the filming must relate to the Model Prison, any prison, or human rights, social rights, etc.

• No authorizations are granted for commercial productions.

• If production vehicles need to be parked inside the Model Prison, this must be indicated at the time of the permit request (in the Location Request form).

• If smoke machines or special effects (FX) are required, this must be indicated at the time of the permit request (in the Space Request form).

• Authorizations are subject to other activities organized within the Model Prison.

COST:

•The filming permit is for free.

HOW TO APPLY:

• To request this permit for non-commercial productions (not related to any commercial brand or service), the process must be managed through the Barcelona Film Commission. Fill out the Production Registration (if you haven't already) and the Location Request form available through this link.

• For more information, you can contact the Barcelona Film Commission: +34 93 454 80 66, filmcommission@bcn.cat.

DEADLINE:

• A minimum of 15 calendar days' notice is required to process these requests.

• The timeline begins to count from the first business day following the receipt of the request.  

DOCUMENTATION:

• Once the project is approved, an information document and liability and risk prevention acceptance form will be provided, which must be returned signed.

• It will be mandatory to submit a list of the attendees at the Model Prison (names, surnames, and ID numbers such as DNI, NIE, or passport numbers), as well as vehicle details (license plates), if applicable, to carry out the filming/photo shooting.