30%cash rebate
2major studio lots near Bucharest
19countries · one team
1producer & contract
Why Romania

Castles, Carpathians and a capital with range

Romania has some of Europe’s most cinematic mountain roads – the Transfăgărășan and Transalpina – plus Transylvanian castles, Saxon towns and fortified churches, the wild Danube Delta and the wooden villages of Maramureș.

Bucharest mixes Belle Époque boulevards, monumental communist-era architecture and modern business districts, and has decades of experience hosting international productions at studio lots such as Castel Film and MediaPro in Buftea. Romania combines easily with Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Moldova in one multi-country shoot.

Locations

Filming locations in Romania

Light trails on the Transfăgărășan mountain road at night – car commercial filming location in Romania
Transfăgărășan hairpins at night
Bran Castle in Transylvania – Dracula castle filming location in Romania
Bran Castle, Transylvania
Corvin Castle in Hunedoara, where The Nun was filmed – gothic filming location in Romania
Corvin Castle, Hunedoara
Peleș Castle in Sinaia – royal palace filming location in Romania
Peleș Castle, Sinaia
Sighișoara medieval citadel and clock tower – historic old town filming location in Romania
Sighișoara citadel and clock tower
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest – monumental architecture filming location in Romania
Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest
  • Transfăgărășan & Transalpina – legendary hairpin mountain roads for car commercials
  • Bran Castle – the ‘Dracula castle’ above the Rucăr–Bran pass
  • Corvin Castle in Hunedoara – gothic fortress used in The Nun
  • Peleș Castle in Sinaia – neo-Renaissance royal palace in the Carpathians
  • Sighișoara & Brașov – medieval Saxon citadels, towers and squares
  • Saxon villages and UNESCO fortified churches of Transylvania
  • Bucharest – Palace of the Parliament, Belle Époque boulevards, socialist blocks
  • Danube Delta – reed beds, channels and fishing villages
  • Turda Salt Mine – vast underground halls
  • Maramureș – wooden churches, villages and rural traditions
Incentives

The Romania 30% cash rebate

Romania’s state-aid scheme refunds 30% of eligible spend in Romania for international film and TV productions. It was relaunched in 2024 and, in May 2026, extended for another three years.

  • Rate: 30% cash rebate on qualifying Romanian spend.
  • Track record: over EUR 85 million invested by projects since the 2024 relaunch.
  • Formats: international feature films and TV series.
  • Local partner: we prepare the budget and paperwork so your spend qualifies.

Caps, minimum spend and eligibility rules are updated regularly. Ask us for the current terms and whether your commercial or music video qualifies.

Filmed in Romania

Made in Romania

Big international productions have chosen Romania’s castles, studios and landscapes:

2022

Wednesday

Tim Burton’s Netflix hit about Wednesday Addams was filmed in Romania, with Bucharest-area studios and locations standing in for Nevermore Academy.

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2018

The Nun

The Conjuring spin-off filmed at Corvin Castle in Hunedoara and in Bucharest.

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2003

Cold Mountain

Anthony Minghella’s Oscar-winning Civil War drama used Transylvania to stand in for the American South.

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What we do

Our production services in Romania

One producer and one contract – from the first scout to the final rebate report.

  • Location scouting and management
  • Filming permits and authorisations
  • Local crew, fixers and English-speaking production managers
  • Camera, lighting and grip – local or from our regional hubs
  • Casting, extras and talent
  • Transport, accommodation and catering
  • Budgeting, production accounting and rebate administration
  • Multi-country shoots across the Balkans and Eastern Europe
Practical

Good to know

  • Airports: Bucharest Henri Coandă, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timișoara and Iași
  • Currency: Romanian leu (RON)
  • Crew & kit: a large, experienced local pool and full-service studios near Bucharest
  • Bulgaria next door: Bucharest is about an hour from the Bulgarian border at Ruse

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FAQ

Filming in Romania: FAQ

Does Romania have a film incentive?

Yes. Romania offers a 30% cash rebate on eligible spend for international film and TV productions. The scheme was relaunched in 2024 and extended in 2026 for another three years.

Which productions filmed in Romania?

Netflix’s Wednesday, The Nun and Cold Mountain are among the international productions filmed in Romania.

Can you combine Romania with Bulgaria?

Yes. Bucharest is about an hour from the Bulgarian border, and we regularly plan shoots across Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Moldova with one team and one budget.

What projects do you service?

Commercials, music videos, branded content, TV series, unscripted formats, documentaries and feature films for clients from the UK, US and Europe.

Planning a shoot in Romania?

Send us your dates, script or treatment. We reply with location options, a budget estimate and a rebate calculation.

Contact Film Fixers Balkans
info@filmfixersbalkans.com · +359 877 189 108
Location photos: Unsplash