Video Production Patra

Patra for Corporate Video: Western Greece's Capital and Major Port

Patra (Patras) is the capital of Western Greece region and Greece's third-largest city. The Port of Patra is one of Greece's major Adriatic and Mediterranean ferry ports, serving as the main gateway between Greece and Italy (with substantial ferry operations to Bari, Brindisi, Ancona, and Venice). The University of Patras is one of Greece's major research universities. For corporate productions involving western Greek business, ferry and Adriatic maritime industry, or productions covering the broader Peloponnese region, Patra is a working location. Most major Greek corporate production coordinates through Athens (about 2 hours by road).

Industry Landscape

Maritime and port operations with the Port of Patra ferry industry. Education and research with the University of Patras. Agriculture with substantial wine production (the Achaia wine region) and currants (Patra is the major Greek currant producing area, with substantial historic export industry). Some manufacturing and services.

Where Corporate Shoots Happen

Central Patra holds traditional corporate offices and major hotels. The Port of Patra holds the major ferry operations. The Patras Castle and the historic center hold heritage architecture.

Crew Base

Patra has a small production crew base. For larger productions, crews are typically augmented from Athens.

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean. Hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Best outdoor shooting weather April through May, September through October.

Production Logistics in Patra

Reference for projects in Western Greece.

Time Zone

Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) winter, Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) summer.

Language

Greek is the official language. English is encountered in international corporate and tourism contexts.

Currency

Euro (EUR).

Electrical Standards, Frame Rate

230V at 50Hz. Type C and F plugs. Default 25fps PAL or 23.976fps for commercial work.

Airport

Araxos Airport (GPA) is the major local gateway with limited international connections. Athens Airport (ATH) is about 2 hours by road and handles broader international connections.

Permits

The Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Centre (EKOME) and the Patras municipality handle filming permits.