Aerial view of a densely built European city with historic buildings, streets, a church, trees, and a river with bridges in the background under warm sunlight.
Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest framed by an arched stone window at sunset.
Danube river winding through dense green forest partially covered by morning mist or fog.

Shooting in Hungary

Budapest is one of Europe’s most versatile filming destinations — a city that can double for Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Moscow or any imagined metropolis thanks to its unique blend of Art Nouveau, Neo-Classical, Baroque, modernist and brutalist architecture.

The capital offers world-class studios, expansive backlots and cutting-edge facilities that have hosted productions like Dune, Poor Things, Blade Runner 2049, The Witcher, The Martian and Formula 1. Hungary’s crews are known for their professionalism, efficiency and problem-solving mindset, ensuring smooth, predictable shoots of any scale.

With 35 years of production experience, Skyfilm guides international partners through every stage of the process, helping them maximize the creative, logistical and financial advantages of shooting in Hungary. And just beyond the city, filmmakers find a diverse range of locations — castles, forests, rivers, plains and untouched villages — all within short travel distance.

Foggy view of the Chain Bridge in Budapest with a stone lion statue and vintage street lamps on the bridge.
Elegant hotel lounge with a grand piano, green velvet sofas, wooden chairs, ornate chandelier, and large windows with dark red curtains.
Ornate dome ceiling with classical paintings and gold architectural details inside a grand historic building.

TAX REBATE

Hungary provides a robust 30% production incentive, offering one of the most attractive and reliable tax rebate systems in Europe and drawing major international productions year after year. Projects spending less than 80% locally also qualify, as 25% of non-Hungarian costs can be treated as Hungarian spend, raising the effective benefit to up to 37.5% of local expenses.
Open to all international, Hungarian, and co-productions, the rebate process is transparent, fast, and financially predictable. Skyfilm provides end-to-end production services to ensure partners maximize the incentive and tap into Hungary’s highly skilled crews, modern infrastructure, and cost-efficient production environment.

Cozy restaurant interior with tables set for dining, large arched windows, and warm overhead lighting.
Outdoor café seating with white tablecloths and wicker chairs along a stone building under lit wall lamps.
Vineyard rows in the foreground with green fields, hills, and a blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.
Elegant cafe and brasserie interior with ornate golden arches, patterned tiled floor, and wooden tables with leather chairs.
Interior of a large historic market hall with ornate ironwork, high windows, and multiple rooftops of stalls.
Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest at sunset with vehicles and pedestrians on the bridge spanning the Danube River.
Rolling grassy field with scattered bushes under a partly cloudy blue sky and distant mountains.
Sunset view over a historic cityscape of Budapest with church towers, a Ferris wheel, and rooftops framed by tree branches.
Cozy restaurant patio with wicker pendant lights, hanging greenery, and neatly arranged wooden tables and chairs.
Ornate grand staircase with red carpet, gold accents, statues, and detailed vaulted ceiling in a historic building.
Three vintage funicular trains named Gellért and Margit ascending and descending on parallel tracks next to a gradient brick fence.
Modern bar interior with a long wooden counter, hanging glassware, bottles on shelves, and large green plants.
Empty cobblestone street lined with trees leading to a classical domed building under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple large warehouse buildings, surrounded by trees and a road with vehicles.
Astra Studios
Detailed outdoor movie set featuring classical and Mediterranean-style buildings with scaffolding and a large courtyard.
Korda Backlot
Historic stone buildings with arched wooden doors and detailed window frames under a clear sky.
Korda Backlot
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple large white and blue-roofed buildings and surrounding parking lots.
Korda Studios
Indoor film or photo studio setup with bright lights, equipment stands, and crew members working under a blue-lit ceiling panel.
Kraft Studios
Stone courtyard of a medieval castle with arches, a wooden balcony, towers, a tree, and stone steps leading to arched doorways.
Mafilm Studios
Row of medieval-style stone and timber buildings with steep roofs and a balcony under a clear sky.
Mafilm Backlot
Modern industrial buildings labeled A, B, and C behind a small pond with green trees and grass in a landscaped area.
Origo Studios
Large industrial sound stage with black walls and ceiling, people gathered around high tables, and chairs near the center.
Origo Sound Stage
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple warehouse buildings, parking areas, and surrounding trees.
Stern Studio
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple large warehouse buildings, surrounded by trees and a road with vehicles.
Astra Studios
Detailed outdoor movie set featuring classical and Mediterranean-style buildings with scaffolding and a large courtyard.
Korda Backlot
Historic stone buildings with arched wooden doors and detailed window frames under a clear sky.
Korda Backlot
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple large white and blue-roofed buildings and surrounding parking lots.
Korda Studios
Indoor film or photo studio setup with bright lights, equipment stands, and crew members working under a blue-lit ceiling panel.
Kraft Studios
Stone courtyard of a medieval castle with arches, a wooden balcony, towers, a tree, and stone steps leading to arched doorways.
Mafilm Studios
Row of medieval-style stone and timber buildings with steep roofs and a balcony under a clear sky.
Mafilm Backlot
Modern industrial buildings labeled A, B, and C behind a small pond with green trees and grass in a landscaped area.
Origo Studios
Large industrial sound stage with black walls and ceiling, people gathered around high tables, and chairs near the center.
Origo Sound Stage
Aerial view of an industrial complex with multiple warehouse buildings, parking areas, and surrounding trees.
Stern Studio