Locations
Hungary offers filmmakers a wide range of easily accessible locations. You can make use of four well-defined seasons and up to 16(!) hours of daylight during the summer.
The country has a very diverse array of locations from cities of different architectural styles to villages and stunning natural landscapes.
In Budapest you will find unique thermal baths, gorgeous cafes, restaurants, streets and buildings from timeless architectural styles to Soviet-era blocks and modern office buildings.
Whether you're aiming to capture a Parisian street, a German neighborhood or the American suburbs, we have the ideal location for your needs.
Departments
Hungary's film production industry is full of experienced, English-speaking professionals across all departments.
Warehouses are stocked with props, vehicles, and weapons from all eras and continents. Set building is fast, cheap, and of the highest quality. Hungarian costume warehouses complement the resources available through the local offices of Peris Costumes and Theaterkunst.
In technology, from camera and lighting to LED walls and specialized grip gear, productions can rely on industry leaders such as Vantage Vision, The MBS Group, Arri Hungary, Sparks, and Special Grip Hungary to support productions of any scale.
Studios and Backlots
From intimate studios to expansive soundstages, diverse facilities offer unparalleled flexibility.
The country offers 22 state-of-the-art sound stages from 725 sqm (7.815 sq ft) up to 6,000 sqm (64,310 sq ft) - 40 sound stages overall - provide excellent shooting conditions. With 4 watertanks up to 1,790 sqm (21,000 sq ft) finding the right one for your shoot is easy.
Backlots from the medieval era to modern cityscapes like NYC streets and all supporting facilities at Origo, Korda Studios, and Astra Studios provide excellent shooting conditions.
Casting
Hungary's central European location cultivates a diverse talent pool, enabling productions to find the perfect faces across various ethnicities and archetypes.
The casting options offer the highest ethnic diversity in the CEE region, including a differing representation of Asian, South American, Middle Eastern, and African backgrounds, besides a small expat community of native English speakers.
A thriving ecosystem of talent agencies ensures authentic portrayals and a vast talent pool. We can also easily coordinate a Europe-wide casting for speaking roles within just a few days through our trusted network.
Budget and Tax Rebate
Filmmaking in Hungary delivers exceptional value in wages, hotel prices, and production service fees. In addition, foreign productions, excluding advertising, are eligible for a 30% tax rebate on local spending.
An additional allowance of 25% of the local Hungarian spend can be spent on foreign expenses by the Hungarian Production company. This spending will also qualify for a 30% rebate as well. That makes a total of 37.5% of the Hungarian spend.
This financial incentive, combined with Hungary's cost-effective ecosystem, empowers global filmmakers to maximize their budgets and achieve maximum impact.
Sustainability & Inclusivity
We believe diverse teams create better content and we actively promote gender equality in our crews, support opportunities for underrepresented groups in the industry, and maintain an inclusive workplace that celebrates different perspectives.
We offset the carbon footprint of every production and provide detailed sustainability reporting for projects. By prioritizing local suppliers and implementing resource-efficient solutions, we minimize transportation impacts and reduce waste.
Our ongoing investments in renewable energy and reforestation complement our on-set practices, including selective waste management, plastic reduction, and maximized use of electric generators. These comprehensive efforts help minimize your project's environmental impact.