Iceland is unlike anywhere else on earth, and that’s exactly why the world’s leading fashion and commercial brands keep coming here. Black lava deserts, roaring waterfalls, geothermal steam rising from the ground, glaciers calving into lagoons, and skies that ignite with the Northern Lights or never fully darken in summer – Iceland’s raw elemental power brings an unmatched intensity to any image.
We support international productions across the island, combining our experience with a trusted local network to make your shoot as efficient and creatively rewarding as possible.
Small on the map and enormous in person, Iceland barely feels like Earth at all.
Iceland has a quality that is very hard to replicate anywhere else: the sense that the landscape is completely indifferent to the humans in front of it. That tension – between the fragility of fashion and the scale of the natural world – is something that resonates powerfully in editorial and campaign imagery. Iceland works for brands that want to say something bold, something elemental, something that stands apart from the polished Mediterranean backdrops. Iceland is especially well suited to: high-fashion editorial with a dramatic or avant-garde aesthetic, outdoor, sportswear, and activewear brands, automotive campaigns, fragrance imagery with a Nordic or natural theme, and any brand campaign requiring extraordinary scale and atmosphere.
Iceland requires specialist logistics experience. Weather windows are narrow, conditions can change rapidly, and many of the most spectacular locations require experienced local guides and 4×4 access. We coordinate everything so your creative team can focus entirely on the shoot.
• Full advance location scouting and weather contingency planning
• Specialist guides and 4×4 transport for remote locations
• Local crew and equipment from Reykjavík – with contingency plans for weather delays
• Permits for national parks, protected areas, and filming on public land
• Accommodation in Reykjavík and on-location lodges for remote shoots
• Helicopter logistics for aerial or summit-access shooting when required
• Safety planning, including glacier and coastal risk assessment
BEST SEASON June to August for midnight sun and maximum daylight – extraordinary for fashion work. September to March for the Northern Lights, with dramatic low light and snowscapes. Winter shoots require more contingency time.
NEAREST AIRPORTS Keflavík International Airport (KEF), 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Well-connected from the US, UK, and major European cities. We handle all arrivals and transport.
SHOOT LEAD TIME We recommend 6–8 weeks for Iceland shoots. Location access, specialist equipment, and guide bookings should be confirmed early, especially for summer dates.
Thinking about Iceland? Let’s talk through the possibilities: info@sicilyproductions.com
We also produce shoots across Europe and the Mediterranean — explore Sicily, the Sicilian Islands, Puglia, the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Malta, and Copenhagen for more production destinations.
Costs are typically higher due to specialist logistics, remote locations, and weather-related planning requirements.
Yes, permits are required for national parks, protected areas, and certain public locations.
June to August is ideal for long daylight hours, while September to March offers Northern Lights and winter landscapes.
Yes, full production support is available, including crew, transport, permits, guides, and safety coordination.
