EUFCN LOCATION AWARD
Vote for FRØYA and BILLIONAIRE ISLAND at the EUFCN Location Award
VOTE FOR FRØYA!!!
Frøya Island in Trøndelag, Norway, shines in Netflix’s “Billionaire Island,” where salmon farm rivalry runs deeper than the Norwegian Sea.
This comedy-drama, from the creators of Netflix’s first TV series Lilyhammer, explores the crazy but still down to earth battles within Norway’s lucrative salmon farm industry.
Frøya’s raw and rugged coastline, windswept cliffs, and serene bays are more than just a beautiful backdrop. They reflect the humor and drama of two families fighting for control of a salmon empire. The island’s dramatic landscapes set the tone and shape the story, making Frøya feel like a character in its own right. This connection between setting and story has boosted Frøya’s reputation as a top filming destination.
Since 2020, Frøya's policymakers have strategically focused on making the island more film-friendly, successfully attracting several major productions. This effort has also earned locals in Frøya the prestigious “ÅrneSæ” film-friendliness award twice, most recently for its role in Billionaire Island. The award recognises the island’s commitment to filmmakers, supported by a community that eagerly opens homes, shares expertise, and steps in as extras.
Frøya welcomes filmmakers and visitors to experience its unique blend of raw nature, local charm and collaborative spirit. Vote for Frøya and Billionaire Island in the EUFCN Location Award 2025.
Photos by Netflix, Fotoknoff, Hotel Frøya and Bruno Fortin
Facts about the location award
The EUFCN Location Award is the annual prize for European filming locations, organized by EUFCN.
Each year, EUFCN members have the opportunity to submit one location from a film or a TV series shot in their country and released that particular year. In 2020 EUFCN introduces the Location Award Jury, a five-member jury of distinguished professionals that selects the five locations competing for the Award.
The general public has then the chance to vote for their favourite location from the shortlist. One lucky winner is picked among the voters and wins a trip to the winning location.