Spot Locations - Location Agency

What Spot Locations - Location Agency does

Spot Locations SL, operating under the brand "spot.", is a Barcelona-based location agency founded in 2020 by Bruno Schiavi. The company provides location scouting, permitting, contract management, on-site location management, and professional photography/drone services to international film, photo, and commercial productions shooting in Spain. Its core asset is a curated, photographed catalogue of properties across Spain organized into five categories: Houses, Apartments, Streets, Nature, and Spots. The agency produces tailored reference decks matched to client briefs and supports productions from pre-production through final wrap.

The business is a B2B professional services operation. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed tiers or recurring SaaS-style contracts. Spot Locations serves primarily international production companies and brand-side advertising agencies, evidenced by a roster of named clients including Porsche, Audi, Nike, Hugo Boss, Coca-Cola, LG, Dyson, McDonald's, Puig, Seat, Axe, and Banco Sabadell. Commercial shoots and brand campaigns dominate the use cases, with fashion, automotive, luxury, FMCG, and sports/lifestyle as the primary verticals. The team is multilingual (English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese), enabling direct engagement with global production teams without intermediaries.

Distribution is direct sales only. The agency markets itself through its website, an editorial blog, a newsletter, and organic social presence on Instagram and LinkedIn. There is no mobile app, no public API, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no disclosed institutional ownership. The entity is a privately held Spanish Sociedad Limitada (NIF B42808840) with a reported headcount of 1-10.

Name

Spot Locations - Location Agency

Legal name

SPOT LOCATIONS SL

Website

https://spotlocations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spot Locations is a Barcelona-based location agency providing scouting, permitting, drone photography, and on-site location management to international film and commercial productions shooting across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film & Photo Location Scouting Services

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Locations Services (Scouting, Permits, Management) (MPADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG)

Keywords

• Film location scouting
• Location management services
• Filming permit management
• Production support Spain
• Commercial photography locations

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Location Scouting Services: Professional location scouting services providing production companies with the best location references in Spain, including comprehensive reference imagery, drone footage, and tailored deck presentations matched to client briefs
2. Location Management: On-site location management services including logistics coordination, local audiovisual know-how, and production support from pre-production through final wrap
3. Property Photography Services: Professional photography and drone shot services for location documentation and production reference materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spot Locations is a Barcelona-based location agency that scouts, documents, and manages filming locations across Spain for film, photo, and commercial productions. Its core service combines a curated catalogue of properties (houses, apartments, streets, nature, and unique spots) with professional photography and drone scouting, full filming permit and contract administration, and on-site location management from pre-production through final wrap. The agency serves international production teams and brands with a multilingual team supporting English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Product overview

Spot Locations operates as a location agency providing a curated catalogue of filming and photography locations across Spain. The core offering consists of five location categories (Houses, Apartments, Streets, Nature, and Spots) accessible through their website. This is complemented by professional services including location scouting with professional photography and drone footage, permit and contract management, and on-site location management. The company serves the global film and photo industry with a multilingual team providing support from pre-production through final wrap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Location Scouting Services Professional location scouting service that provides production companies with comprehensive reference imagery and drone footage for locations across Spain, supporting audiovisual productions in finding ideal settings tailored to their creative briefs.
• Professional Photography & Drone Services Professional photography and aerial drone shot services that document locations for production reference imagery, allowing production teams to evaluate spaces before visiting them on-site.
• Permit & Contract Management End-to-end management of filming permits and contracts with Spanish authorities and property owners, ensuring regulatory compliance and enabling productions to shoot carefree in Spain.
• Location Management & Logistics Experienced location managers who organize logistics and provide local audiovisual know-how on-site, supporting productions from pre-production through the final wrap.
• Houses Locations Catalogue Catalogue of houses and villas available for film and photo shoots throughout Spain, ranging from minimalist architecture to rustic charm, supported by the agency's scouting and permit services.
• Apartments Locations Catalogue Wide range of apartments across Spain for film, photo, and commercial shoots, from sleek penthouses to character-filled flats selected for light, texture, and cinematic potential.
• Streets & Roads Locations Catalogue Photogenic streets and city corners throughout Spain for film scenes, fashion campaigns, and car commercials, supported by full permit and logistics handling.
• Nature Locations Catalogue Natural outdoor locations including dramatic coastlines, serene forests, and desert plains for film and photo productions throughout Spain.
• Spots Locations Catalogue Curated selection of unique locations including iconic landmarks, modern spaces, rooftops, industrial sites, and hidden gems that do not fit other categories.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Freeway CAM: Spain-wide production service company headquartered near Barcelona, providing location management, permits and crew support for international commercials and films. Comparable service breadth and customer base to Spot Locations.
• Shoot Factory International: Established international location agency providing scouting, permits and location management for film, TV and advertising productions globally. Closely mirrors Spot's service model and client profile.
• Atlantic Film Barcelona: Barcelona-based film production services firm offering location scouting, permits and full production support across Catalonia and Spain. Direct competitor for foreign productions needing local expertise.
• Filmgate: Barcelona-based production services company offering location scouting, permitting and production support across Spain. Closely comparable to Spot in geography, service mix and target customers (international film and ad productions shooting in Spain).

Emerging players

• Peerspace: Marketplace for hourly rental of unique spaces for productions, events and meetings. Overlaps with Spot's apartment, house and unique-spot categories by enabling direct booking of filming locations.
• Giggster: Online marketplace connecting productions and content creators with rentable filming locations. Competes with traditional location agencies by offering a self-serve, lower-cost alternative for standard location needs.
• Set Scouter: Online marketplace for film and photo locations, allowing owners to list spaces and productions to book directly. An emerging digital alternative to traditional scouting agencies like Spot.

Broad incumbents

• ProductionHUB: Large online directory and marketplace connecting productions with crew, services and locations across the US and internationally. Broader in scope than Spot but an overlapping channel where buyers discover location service providers.

Others

• Spain Film Commission: National network coordinating film commissions across Spain, promoting the country as a filming destination and supporting incoming productions. Not a direct competitor but a complementary ecosystem participant and inbound channel for agencies like Spot.
• Barcelona Film Commission: Public body promoting Barcelona as a filming destination and providing free initial guidance, permits and location referrals. Acts as a complementary front door for productions rather than a paying service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spot-locations
• Instagraminstagram.com/spotlocations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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