Cyprus strengthens its bid to become a recognised hub for international film production, as Copper Island, an international production company with operations across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia, selects Limassol as its new operational headquarters.

With a strong global presence and a wide network of international partners, producers and distributors, Copper Island has developed a robust profile by participating in high-calibre productions with worldwide reach.

So far, the company has invested in international projects with total production budgets exceeding $100 million.

Its collaborators include acclaimed directors such as Ron Howard, Gus Van Sant and Simon West, while its productions feature prominent names including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Bill Skarsgård, Mathew Goode, Ana de Armas, Jude Law, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, Shia LaBeouf and Colman Domingo.

Importantly, the decision to base its operations in Cyprus was no coincidence. Copper Island’s founder has been investing in Cyprus for a number of years and saw the enormous potential of the country and its resources to make international films.

According to David Mansfield, Director of Operations at Copper Island, he noted that the company does not see this merely as an expansion of our operations – it is a strategic positioning in a location with enormous potential.

“Cyprus, with its prime geographic location, modern infrastructure, and vibrant, ever-evolving creative community, provides the ideal conditions for the development of a new hub for high-quality film production. We believe deeply in the talents found here. Our goal is to collaborate with them, and actively contribute to the emergence of a new generation of creative professionals,” Mansfield said.

The company’s name, inspired by copper, the metal historically and culturally associated with Cyprus, symbolises this growing connection with the country it now calls home. It reflects not only Copper Island’s creative mission, but also its recognition of Cyprus as the ideal location for the next phase of its journey.

Already, the company has launched operations from its new post-production studio, located in the heart of Limassol’s historic centre.

It is the first fully integrated facility of its kind in Cyprus, designed to meet the most demanding international standards and equipped with modern technology.

The studio offers a wide range of high-end services, from editing and colour grading to sound production, Dolby 7.1 mixing, digital archiving and advanced data management.

Yet beyond technical capabilities, the company delivers full-service production solutions, covering all stages of filmmaking, from project development and pre-production to financing and final delivery.

Crucially, Copper Island’s vision for Cyprus extends far beyond infrastructure.

The company aims to serve as a bridge between the local creative sector and the global film industry, by fostering international partnerships, promoting professional training, and supporting projects with global potential.

In doing so, it hopes to generate long-term opportunities for Cypriot creatives to step onto the world stage.

Without doubt, Copper Island’s arrival in Cyprus adds significant value to the country’s economy, cultural development and global visibility.

It is business venture and a long-term investment that enhances Cyprus’ position in the international film landscape, while laying solid foundations for the advancement of national film activity and the island’s emergence as a recognised centre for creative production.