Meet the team that makes the best shooting conditions possible, in Budapest, Sofia and beyond.
Drawing from a wide range of experiences, from blockbusters to commercials and from working with European and American producers and A-list talents, we've honed a versatile skill set and developed an extensive network of top-tier local suppliers.
This diverse background and expertise allow us to tailor our approach for each production, creating an environment where creativity flourishes and every team member can deliver their best work.
Our track record includes projects for streaming powerhouses Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV, and leading advertising companies like MJZ, Biscuit, Smuggler and Prettybird. We offer a stamp of quality recognized by the most demanding players in the global entertainment landscape.
A seasoned feature film producer, Petra specializes in service production for high-budget European and American projects as well. Her expertise and role in our team extend to film funding and regulatory navigation, international co-production facilitation, and creative development guidance. She is an EAVE alumnus and is a member of the European Film Academy with a wealth of industry connections. Petra is the head of our feature film and TV department.
Milán Szabó is the Founder and Producer at Lions Production, overseeing new business strategies and client relations. He began his career producing high-profile commercial campaigns for top international brands, including Coca-Cola Xmas campaing and Dior J’adore. Before establishing Lions, he spent five years managing Pioneer, a leading local service production company. With deep expertise in taxation and financing, he plays a key role in structuring projects to maximize Hungary’s tax rebate system. His experience spans commercials, feature film co-productions, and high-end service productions, collaborating with renowned directors and global talent.
With over a decade of experience as a UPM, Peter has worked extensively in big, international service productions and collaborated with some of the most acclaimed directors in Hungary, including Kornel Mundruczo and Academy Award winner Laszlo Nemes Jeles. His portfolio includes many projects with over 10 million dollar budgets. As the head of production and financial supervisor, Peter is instrumental in shaping the company’s creative, strategic, and business decisions.
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Sofia
With a distinguished career beginning at Noble Graphics/TBWA, Vlady has overseen award-winning TV commercials recognized at prestigious festivals including Effie, Epica, Golden Drum, and Cannes. His groundbreaking achievement as the first Bulgarian to win Gold at the Cannes Young Lions Film Competition in 2014 marked just the beginning. As a partner at Handplayed Productions, he helped establish it as Bulgaria's leading production studio. His role as an adjunct professor at the American University in Bulgaria further demonstrates his commitment to nurturing local talent.
As Production Coordinator at Lions Production, Iskra brings valuable experience from both feature films and advertising projects, including work on international co-productions. With a Master's Degree in Film and Television Art, she combines strong organizational skills with deep industry knowledge to ensure smooth operations between international clients and local crews. With a passion for film and advertising her creative problem-solving skills and dedication to seamless production management make her an essential team member.
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