Timothy Ross
Producer
Board member, Switzerland Film Commission
“Numbers, timing, workflows I hold all the threads together so all the creativity can focus on the story.”
Write to us →Service productionin Zurich.
ORISONO is a service production company for international film, series and commercial shoots in Zurich. We handle permits, crew, locations, equipment and logistics, from the first call to the handover of your footage.
- 30+
- countries we've worked in
- 48 h
- crew pool that mobilises in 48 hours
The people you'll talk to.
No call centre, no hand-offs. The producers who quote your shoot are the ones on set with you.
Alexander Stratigenas
Producer · Sound
Board member, Film Zentralschweiz
“Music, sound, story I connect everything you don't see but feel when a film truly works.”
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Mick Vuillemier
DoP · Producer
“I grew up on set. Organisation behind me, the perfect image ahead I create the workflows in which a good film can breathe freely.”
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Based in the canton of Zurich.
Our Zurich company, ORISONO Film GmbH, is based in the canton of Zurich. ORISONO operates through two companies: ORISONO GmbH (Lucerne) and ORISONO Film GmbH (Zurich). Same team, same crew network, same standards.
- To Zurich Airport
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- To Zurich main station
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- Zurich → Lucerne by train
- 41 min
ORISONO Film GmbH
ORISONO Film GmbH Wiesenstrasse 23 CH-8400 Winterthur Switzerland UID CHE-285.325.196
What we take care of in Zurich.
- City and canton film permits
- Road closures and parking reservations
- Zurich Airport shoots
- Local crew from our pool
- Camera, light and grip equipment
- Locations and scouting
- Transport and accommodation
- Zurich incentive applications
- Insurance and customs (ATA carnet)
How a Zurich shoot runs.
- 01
Call
We talk through your script, dates and the Zurich locations you have in mind.
- 02
Quote
A transparent budget including city permits, airport fees and Zurich incentive eligibility.
- 03
Confirmation
We lock dates and file permits early: four weeks ahead in the city, 20 working days for road closures.
- 04
Pre-production
Scouting in Zurich on site or remotely, crew booking, transport and hotels.
- 05
Production
One producer on set who knows the city, the authorities and the airport process.
- 06
Delivery
Your backed-up footage on a drive, and a ride back to Zurich Airport on time.
Filming locations in Zurich.
Old town & Central
Narrow lanes, the Polybahn and historic façades within walking distance.
Zurich West
Former industrial quarter around the Prime Tower: glass, concrete and nightlife.
The lake
Lake Zurich, with the Alps on the horizon on a clear day.
Europaallee & main station
The grand hall of Zurich HB next to the modern Europaallee district.
Hardbrücke & Uetliberg
Urban motorway lines with Zurich's local mountain in the background.
Zurich Airport
Landside terminals and the Circle; we've shot here for a Netflix series.
Winterthur's industrial quarter
TODO: one line and an image we own of Winterthur's industrial quarter.
Permits, lead times and costs at a glance.
| What | Lead time | Cost or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Zurich film permit | At least 4 weeks; simple commercial permits about 10 business days | TODO: fee to confirm | Stadt Zürich |
| Road closure | 20 working days | TODO: fee to confirm | Stadt Zürich |
| Parking reservation | 7 working days | TODO: fee to confirm | Stadt Zürich |
| Zurich production incentive | – | Up to CHF 30,000; at least CHF 500,000 qualifying Zurich spend | Film Commission Zurich |
| Zurich scouting incentive | – | Up to CHF 6,000 | Film Commission Zurich |
| Zurich Airport (ZRH) | At least 4 weeks (2 weeks for stills) | From CHF 405 for the first hour (groups up to 10) | ORISONO guide |
Last verified: 6 October 2026
Filmed at Zurich Airport.
Netflix’s first Peruvian original series follows footballer Paolo Guerrero’s legal battle ahead of the World Cup. ORISONO worked with KAF Suisse and 89 Production on the Swiss shoot, including Zurich Airport.
- Format
- Netflix series
- Release
- 2022
- Our role
- Service production
- Runtime
- 6x 45 min
Directed by Javier Fuentes-León, Daniel Vega Vidal
View the project →TODO: up to three more Zurich project cards.
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Service production in Zurich.
01Does ORISONO have an office in Zurich?
Yes. Our Zurich company, ORISONO Film GmbH, is based in the canton of Zurich at Wiesenstrasse 23, 8400 Winterthur. ORISONO operates through two companies: ORISONO GmbH (Lucerne) and ORISONO Film GmbH (Zurich).
02Is ORISONO a service production company or a fixer?
Both, and more. Whether you call it service production, line production or a fixer, we are your single point of contact from first call to final delivery. We coordinate permits, locations, crew, equipment, transport and insurance.
03Do I need a permit to film in Zurich?
In the City of Zurich you need a permit if the shoot lasts longer than one hour, infrastructure is set up, or more than five people are involved. A single camera, tripod and handheld reflector under an hour needs no permit. Filming on private property always requires the owner's permission.
04How far ahead should I apply?
Apply at least 4 weeks ahead. Road closures need 20 working days' notice and parking reservations 7 working days. Straightforward commercial permits typically clear in about 10 business days.
05How quickly can you put together a crew in Zurich?
Our crew pool mobilises within 48 hours. Larger teams across several departments take longer, and we tell you the realistic timeline in the first call.
06What does a shoot day in Zurich cost?
It depends on the scale of the production, the locations and the size of the crew. Swiss departments are compact and roles less rigidly split than in the US or UK, so the same scene often needs a smaller crew. We send a transparent quote after the first call.
07What incentives does Zurich offer?
Zurich offers a production incentive of up to CHF 30,000 for international productions with at least CHF 500,000 of qualifying Zurich spend, and a scouting incentive of up to CHF 6,000.
08Can we film at Zurich Airport?
Yes, with an advance permit. Filming costs start from CHF 405 for the first hour, apply at least 4 weeks ahead (2 weeks for stills), and airside access requires a paid escort and is granted only in exceptional cases.
09Can we fly drones in Zurich?
Yes, under the EU/EASA rules that Switzerland applies. Drones of 250 g or more, or with a camera, must be registered, carry at least CHF 1 million liability insurance and stay below 120 m in line of sight. Zones near airports are restricted, and the ground footprint may need a separate municipal permit.
10Which languages does your team speak?
Our team works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. No interpreter needed on set.
11Can you also handle post-production?
Yes. Editing, grading and Dolby Atmos mixing happen at our own facility in Lucerne, 41 minutes from Zurich by train.
12Can you also support shoots outside Zurich?
Yes. With our second location in Lucerne we cover all of Switzerland, from the Alps to Ticino.
Shooting elsewhere too? See our service production in Switzerland.
Tell us about your shoot.
Dates, locations, crew size: whatever you already know. We come back with a realistic plan.
- Phone
- +41 41 508 15 65
- hello@orisono.com
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