Custom-Crafted, End-to-End Filming Solutions
We provide end-to-end production support for international partners across feature films, docu-dramas, TV series, and TV commercials—leveraging Romania’s unique advantages.
30% Cash Rebate
Romania offers 30% Cash Back for all eligible expenditures
All in one tailor-made production services
Whether you’re shooting a feature film, TV series, or branded content, we deliver results that exceed expectations.
Pre- Production
Location Scouting and Management
- Guided tours and a curated database of Romania’s diverse filming spots
- Secure permits quickly (typically 2-4 weeks) by liaising with local authorities
- Virtual scouting options with drone footage and/or 360-degree imagery for remote clients
Budget Planning and Incentives Navigation
- Craft detailed cost breakdowns leveraging Romania’s low rates (e.g., crew day rates often 30-50% below Western averages)
- Guide partners through the 30% cash rebate process, handling paperwork and ensuring eligibility
- Optimize budgets with local deals on gear, transport, and lodging
Casting and Talent Sourcing
- Tap into Romania’s pool of English-speaking, non-union actors and extras for cost-effective casting
- Coordinate auditions, callbacks, and negotiations, including buyouts for international use
- Source unique local faces—think rugged villagers or charismatic urbanites—to add authenticity
Script and Storyboard Support
- Pair clients with local writers or historians to enrich scripts with Romanian context (e.g., Vlad the Impaler lore or communist-era tales).
- Provide storyboard artists familiar with international standards for seamless pre-visualization.
Locations & Sets
We can double locations and use backlots, or build sets for many genres
Production
Crew Recruitment and Management
- Assemble experienced, English-speaking crews, many with international shoot credits (Cold Mountain, Wednesday).
- Source additional talent from nearby European hubs (e.g., Budapest, Prague) if specialized roles are needed.
- Manage logistics: scheduling, overtime and transport to/from sets.
Studio and Set Construction
- Book soundstages (e.g., Castel Film Studios’ massive 3,500+ sqm options) with water tanks and high ceilings for complex builds.
- Coordinate set design and construction with Romania’s skilled art departments, known for cost-efficient, high-quality work (Django, Killing Eve).
- Provide green screen and VFX-ready setups for hybrid shoots.
Equipment Rental and Tech Support
- Supply high-end gear (4K cameras, lighting, drones) at competitive local rates via partnerships with rental houses.
- Handle ATA carnet customs processes for imported equipment, ensuring smooth entry/exit.
- Offer on-set tech support to troubleshoot and maintain gear in Romania’s varied climates (snowy winters, hot summers).
Fixer and Liaison Services
- Assign bilingual fixers to bridge language gaps, secure remote access (e.g., mountain villages), and handle last-minute hurdles.
- Navigate local culture and bureaucracy, from rural hospitality to urban red tape, ensuring smooth operations.
