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High-end commercial, television, branded film and feature production in Hungary

Budapest offers diverse locations and high-end studios, equipment, crew and facilities. Budapest has become a popular destination for film and tv production.

The benefits of shooting in Budapest are enormous. The budgets are cost-efficient without forsaking quality. Fluent English is spoken by the majority of the crew and the production staff, and they’re all extremely welcoming. The studios are top of the range with extensive facilities. The locations are varied and offer many look-a-like locations to most European cities, making it an attractive place to shoot your next production.

Film Production Services in Budapest, Hungary

We offer the highest quality production services for TV commercials, features, TV series, documentaries, short and long-form content, music videos, and still photo shooting across Hungary and surrounding countries such as Croatia, Slovakia, and Austria.

  • Experts in all aspects of Television Production and Film Production
  • Complete production services covering all aspects of the industry
  • High-quality services with exceptional customer service
  • The one-stop-shop film production company

30%

Production tax incentive

0.3%

of country’s GDP is film production

$1 billion

Film production spending in 2023

1st

Most popular location in Europe

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Why film in Hungary?

Hungary lies in the heart of Central Europe. The population is almost 10 million. Hungary has a moderately dry, comfortable continental climate. The mean annual temperature is about 50 °F (10 °C). The country offers much cultural entertainment: from festivals through art exhibitions and ballet to techno parties.

  • We can organise every aspect of your production from PPM to post production.
  • Provide extensive varied locations
  • Provide an extensive selection of studios with sound stages, water tanks and studio lots for set build
  • Secure the industry’s top crew
  • Cast local and international talent and background extras
  • Recommend local VFX and post houses we know and trust
  • Recommend and book local accommodation for all cast & crew
  • Manage all visa and work permit enquiries.

Financing for films in Hungary

Hungary has a highly favourable tax system for feature film and TV productions. If you are looking for finance for film production in Hungary, we are well-placed to give expert advice and help.

Direct financing


The Hungarian Film Foundation support the majority and minority of Hungarian co-productions.

Indirect financing


Films produced in Hungary are eligible for a 30% rebate of the cost that emerged in the country and beyond. Production can request a monthly setting and refund.

“Abroad Films are extremely professional, so prompt and want to deliver you the best they can. 100% trust this team and would work with them again.”

Producer & Director, Witch Movie

Marc Zammit (UK)

“Budapest is called Little Paris for a good reason. I’ve shot here several times in the past and I always had a fantastic experience working with the Hungarian crew, no matter if it’s shooting a car commercial making use of the beautiful city architecture or heading out to the countryside to capture a more adventurous story. Budapest is such a film friendly city it makes me come back, again and again. It’s never a struggle to get access to the good locations and the production crews are always there to support you and put that extra mile in to help you make the project the best it can be. Definitely one of my favourite cities. Can’t wait to come back…”

Film Director

Daniel Börjesson (Sweden)

“Shooting in Budapest was such a great experience! Both the crew and service company were the perfect partners, giving us professional and quick results, it's certainly one of the best places to shoot. You can feel the traditional cinematographic background within the team. From the art department to the FX team, everyone is always trying to find the best solution. Light and camera equipment are contemporary, functional and ready to shoot from high speed to live-action scenes. Looking forward to coming back to shoot in Budapest ….and be in the spa also.”

Director

Alberto Arellano (Spain)

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Feature films and TV series filmed in Hungary