La Laguna Implements Traffic Restrictions for Filming of ‘The Last Seder’

Tenerife continues to cement its reputation as a premier international filming location with the arrival of the new production The Last Seder. According to the San Cristóbal de La Laguna City Council, filming will continue in the municipality through mid-September. The project, a blend of comedy, horror, and supernatural elements, is the second feature film from director Natalie Bailey, with a script penned by Jason Venokur.

The story follows a university student trying to distance himself from his family by adopting a new identity. However, his plans are derailed during a Passover celebration when an unexpected intruder triggers a threat involving a mythical relic. To capture the right atmosphere for this plot, the production team has selected several locations across La Laguna.

To accommodate the film crew, the City Council has introduced a temporary traffic and parking plan. While some work took place in late July and early August, further disruptions are scheduled for this month:

• September 1–7: Parking on Calle Radioaficionados, near the Faculty of Fine Arts, is reserved exclusively for production vehicles.
• September 8–9: Filming will move to Camino Fuente Cañizares, near the stadium annex, where residents should expect intermittent road closures and parking restrictions.
• September 8–11: The section of Camino San Diego between Paseo Oramas and Camino Fuente Cañizares will be closed to traffic nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

The City Council noted that these plans may be adjusted based on filming progress or road safety needs.

This production highlights the Canary Islands' growing importance as a hub for the audiovisual industry. Beyond boosting the local economy, these projects showcase La Laguna’s historic streets—including Calle San Agustín, Calle Anchieta, and others—to an international audience, proving the city’s ability to adapt its infrastructure to meet the demands of major film productions.