OFANIM STUDIOS
We Do the Weird Stuff
Genre Filmmaking and Local Facilitator on the mythical Canary Island of Tenerife.Not genre? Not a problem! Get in touch and we'll see how we can help make your movie.
What Can We Do For You?
OFANIM STUDIOS makes genre films on the beautiful Canary Island of Tenerife. We also offer local facilitator services, connecting you with the locations and the resources you need to ensure a successful film!We have three package tiers, to make things easy.All tiers include a free initial consult via email and a free video call to discuss what your goals are and whether Tenerife can meet them. We think it will!NOTE: Due to the other ongoing work at our studio, we only offer pre-production services. However, we will be on hand while you are filming on the island if you have any questions or needs.TIER ONE: An information packet will be put together based on your script and tailored specifically to your budget and interests, including suggested locations, introductions, and who to contact for various services.
PRICE: 2000 EurosTIER TWO: The information packet listed above, and also Ofanim Studios going to locations and photographing them for you, talking with the proprietors, and discussing the possibility of filming as well as a rundown of prices, availability, and times.
PRICE: 5000 EurosTIER THREE: The information packet and scouting services described in the previous two tiers, along with discussion and planning regarding hotels, accommodation, and getting set up on the island, ready to film!
PRICE: 8000 EurosHalf to be paid at the start, and the other half upon completion.We're filmmakers too - we understand the needs and interests of those working in film, and with many years of experience in the genre industry, what makes for a fantastic atmosphere or an incredible location.
The Island
Imagine a place where it was once believed the people could fly. They speak in whistles. They harvest a special kind of honey under the moonlight.This is the island of Tenerife. It has gone by many names in the past, including Achinet, the Garden of the Hesperides, the Elysian Fields. The Canary Islands were also called the Isles of Bliss. And what better place to make a fantasy film than an island that is already a fantasy?Genre filmmakers will find a ready-made set in the wide variety of climates and locations in our beautiful islands. Whether you are searching for an enchanted forest, a barren planet, or a haunted house, Tenerife is an ideal location.Hiring Ofanim Studios as your company of record will also give you access to several tax incentives. Please take a look at the information available here.Even if your film is not genre, we can help! We love movies and television, web series and short form content of all kinds! Get in touch and we can begin discussing how we can help make your dreams come true.
Contact Us
We are located in the vibrant historic town of Tacoronte on the island of Tenerife. Stop by and visit sometime! Otherwise, please drop us an email and we will see how we can help you.
The Landscape
Tenerife is a varied island with multiple climate zones. Looking for a stand-in for Los Angeles? Wisconsin? Arizona? This island has it all.
The Climate
The climate of Tenerife is considered the best in the world, according to NASA.Not too hot, not too cold, just right!
Calima
'Calima' or 'haze' is the result of Saharan sandstorms, and visibility is reduced. Those with athsma or allergies can have some difficulty during calima.
Winter
Please be aware that although we have beautiful year-round weather, it can get cold even at the coasts during the winter season. The higher elevation areas can be very cold, and in some places it snows in the winter!
Who We Are
We are also genre filmmakers! We have been making fantasy and horror films for many years. Do you love monsters? We do too!
Filming Incentives
The Canary Islands offer multiple filming incentives.
Studio
Our studio is located in Tenerife.We have a slate of upcoming films. Please click on the images to learn more about each one.
Extinct
A young woman gathers an unlikely group of individuals to assist her in proving the existence of something she has believed in all her life.
Last Kings of the Guanche
It was said that the people of the island could fly. A quasitragic LGBTQ+ love story set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands.