The Venice Film Commission, part of the Venice City Council, was set up to enable filmmakers and photographers to make the best use of the artistic and cultural resources of the city and its surrounding area, while ensuring - for the local population - the safeguarding and sustainable use of the environment. The Venice Film Commission aims to promote and develop both the local economy and the audiovisual professional resources based in the area, while simplifying and facilitating the activities of cinema and television productions set in or around Venice.