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Secuoya Studios Expands into Iceland with Act4 Partnership
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The Spanish studio aims to increase its non-Spanish language content through international collaborations.
By Anya Schmidt | MADRID – 2025/08/27 08:34:06
Spain’s Secuoya Studios is furthering its global reach with a new first-look agreement with Act4, an Icelandic production company. Act4 boasts a team of prominent creatives, including “True Detective” actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and “As long as we live” producer Hörður Rúnarsson.
This deal marks the beginning of a relationship between the Spanish and Icelandic television industries. It aligns with Secuoya Studios’ objective to dedicate 30% of its content to languages other than Spanish by 2027. The Madrid-based studio, known for “Shades” and “Arcadia,” has recently established similar partnerships with BlackBox Multimedia in the U.K. and with Sydney Gallonde, the French producer behind Harlan Coben’s accomplished series “No Second Chance” and “Just One Look.”
Iceland has become an appealing location for international co-productions, supported by tax rebates capped at 35% and its reputation as a creative center with diverse natural landscapes. Act4, led by Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson and Birkir Blær Ingólfsson (“The Minister 1 & 2”), has already produced the series “Reykjavik Fusion” and is currently working on “Death of a Horse.”
‘This partnership represents a key step in our international roadmap. As a leading pan-regional Nordic player, Act4 shares with us a creative and strategic vision that prioritizes quality, diversity and global reach. We are excited about what we can build together,’ said Brendan Fitzgerald, Secuoya Studios CEO.
Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson,CEO of Act4,said “Partnering with Secuoya Studios is not only a prestigious recognition of ACT4’s operations and success- but also a key factor in strengthening our vision and strategy for a greater reach across the Nordics.”
Strategic Expansion and Creative Vision
The collaboration between Secuoya Studios and Act4 highlights a strategic move towards diversifying content and expanding into new markets. By partnering with international production companies, Secuoya aims to broaden its appeal and cater to a global audience.
‘This partnership represents a key step in our international roadmap… We are excited about what we can build together,’
Iceland’s appeal as a Production Hub
Iceland’s growing popularity as a filming location is due to several factors, including attractive tax incentives and a wealth of diverse landscapes.The country’s strong reputation for creative talent further enhances its appeal to international production companies.