Film Development Council of the Philippines

Location, Location, Location: BALER

The city and its surrounding areas have always been the most convenient place for filming. Post-production studios abound, transportation can be found everywhere, and pretty much everything is within reach. Yet filming has not always been all about convenience. Most of the time, the scenery outside the city provides for that natural feel that any “wilderness” location should have. So what about, an untamed beach, a wild current, and an aura of excitement that stimulates our visual senses?

Enter Baler — located 230km from Metro Manila in the province of Aurora. Baler boasts of beautiful geographic formations and opens up to the Pacific, defining its unique features. During the months of February until March, waves swell up to nine-feet and serve as the main tourist attraction for surfers around the globe.

Apart from the wild waves that dominate the beaches, Baler exudes an untamed beauty that attracts beach fanatics who are tired of the usual, more commercialized beaches. Here at Baler, filmmakers can capture that outdoor reality and rawness that they’ve been looking for. And with talented crews and super low rates, what else can you ask for? Check out BALER now!