Italy Film & Photo Production: Courage Production Releases 2026 Working Hours & Overtime Guide
MILAN, Italy – February 6, 2026 – Courage Production, a Milan-based independent production company, has released its updated “Italy Production Insight”. This guide is designed to assist international agencies and production houses in planning shoots that strictly adhere to established sector agreements, avoiding common scheduling pitfalls.
Producing in Italy involves navigating rigid industry protocols regarding base hours, overtime structures, and mandatory rest periods. While these standards are well-defined locally, they frequently conflict with the “flat day” or “buyout” models common in US or UK productions. The Courage Production guide bridges this technical gap to ensure accurate budgeting and scheduling from day one.
“Our goal is operational clarity,” says Davide Caselli, Executive Producer of Courage Production. “We often see bids from abroad that rely on assumptions from other markets. This guide helps our partners align their estimates with the actual Italian working standards before the cameras roll. It prevents financial surprises.”
Key Insights from the 2026 Guide:
- Navigating Base Rates & Overtime: The guide breaks down the Italian daily structure (8 base hours + 1 hour break) and details how overtime increments are applied. This corrects common misconceptions about “12-hour flat” days.
- Logistics & Travel Calculation: It clarifies how travel time is factored into the working day for locations outside the Milan hub. This is a crucial detail for protecting the shooting schedule and budget.
- Turnaround Planning: Practical advice on scheduling legally compliant rest periods between shooting days to maintain crew efficiency and safety constraints.
Availability
This report acts as a reference tool for producers bidding on jobs in Italy. It aggregates current market practices into a single, easy-to-read document.
The full “Italy Production Protocols 2026” guide is available now: https://courage.studio/insights/italy-film-crew-rates-guide
About Courage Production
Courage Production is a Milan-based independent production company. Since 2016, it has provided high-end logistics and production support for fashion and commercial campaigns, acting as the primary partner for global brands filming in Italy.
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Company Name: Courage Production
Contact Person: Cinzia Fiandri
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Address:Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio, 12
City: Milan
State: Lombardy
Country: Italy
Website: https://courage.studio
