Music Video Production in Switzerland
Switzerland offers music video directors something rare: medieval castles, glaciers, frozen lakes, brutalist architecture and lakeside cities, all within a few hours of each other. AM Production makes these locations work for artists and international production companies, with the speed, discretion and flexibility a music video shoot demands.
Recent music video work
The Odyssey: When I'm Home with Travis Scott, Ludwig Göransson and James Blake. Directed by Travis Scott, produced by DIVISION, with service production in Switzerland by AM Production. Shot at Castel Grande in Bellinzona, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What we handle for music videos
- Locations: castles, historic sites, mountains, industrial spaces and city locations, including negotiations with owners and authorities
- Permits: municipalities, heritage sites, police and road closures. Read more about filming permits in Switzerland
- Short lead times: music videos often come together fast. We scout, budget and lock locations quickly
- Discretion: closed sets, NDAs and security for high profile artists
- Crew and equipment: Swiss crew in every department and equipment from trusted rental partners
- Artist logistics: travel, accommodation, transport and hospitality for talent and their team
- Customs: temporary import of camera, lighting and special equipment into Switzerland
Where to shoot a music video in Switzerland
- Ticino: castles of Bellinzona, Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore, Mediterranean light and stone villages
- The Engadin and the Alps: snow, glaciers and wide open valleys. See our page on St. Moritz and the Engadin
- Zürich, Geneva and Basel: modern architecture, nightlife, industrial halls and lakeside promenades
- Mountain passes and dams: dramatic roads and concrete structures high in the Alps
Frequently asked questions
Can you produce a music video in Switzerland at short notice?
Often yes. Many locations can be secured within days, especially in towns and on private property. Heritage sites, road closures and high alpine locations need more lead time, so the earlier you call, the more options you have.
Do you work with artists and production companies from abroad?
Yes. We work as service producers for international production companies. We are your team on the ground in Switzerland.
Is Switzerland expensive for music videos?
Switzerland has higher costs than many countries, but short distances, reliable infrastructure and experienced local crews save time on set. We build transparent budgets and show you where the money goes.
Planning a music video in Switzerland?
Tell us about the artist, the idea and the dates. We'll come back with locations and a budget.
