35%rebate planned in 2026 draft law
2UNESCO towns: Berat & Gjirokastër
19countries · one team
1producer & contract
Why Albania

Europe’s unseen coastline and mountains

Albania has Caribbean-blue Ionian beaches, Ottoman stone towns, ancient Butrint and the dramatic Accursed Mountains – and it is still rarely seen in international productions.

Costs are low, the government is preparing a 35% cash rebate, and Albania combines easily with Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Greece in one multi-country shoot.

Locations

Filming locations in Albania

  • Albanian Riviera – Dhërmi, Himarë and Ksamil beaches
  • Llogara Pass – mountain road high above the sea
  • Butrint – ancient Greek and Roman city (UNESCO)
  • Blue Eye – a deep, vivid blue spring
  • Gjirokastër – stone city and hilltop castle (UNESCO)
  • Berat – the ‘town of a thousand windows’ (UNESCO)
  • Theth & Valbona – the Accursed Mountains and alpine villages
  • Tirana – Skanderbeg Square, the Pyramid and colourful blocks
  • Shkodër – Rozafa Castle and Lake Shkodër
  • Lake Ohrid – Pogradec shoreline and mountains
Incentives

Albania’s planned 35% cash rebate

In May 2026 the government put a new cinema law out for public consultation, with a 35% cash rebate on qualifying production spend in Albania, open to foreign productions.

  • Status: draft law – check with us whether it is in force before you budget.
  • Planned rate: 35% of qualifying spend in Albania.
  • Administration: a new National Agency of Cinematography and Audiovisual, with claims reviewed by the Albanian Film Commission.
  • Already today: low local costs and unseen locations.

Ask us for the latest status of the Albanian rebate and a budget for your project.

Filmed in Albania

Made in Albania

Albanian landscapes and stories are reaching festival screens:

2011

The Forgiveness of Blood

Joshua Marston’s drama set in northern Albania won the Silver Bear for Best Script at the Berlinale.

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2018

The Delegation

Bujar Alimani’s Albanian road movie premiered at the Warsaw International Film Festival.

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What we do

Our production services in Albania

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

  • Airport: Tirana International; Corfu is a short ferry ride from Sarandë
  • Currency: Albanian lek (ALL); euros widely accepted
  • Crew & kit: local crews in Tirana, supplemented from our regional hubs

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FAQ

Filming in Albania: FAQ

Does Albania have a film incentive?

Albania is preparing a 35% cash rebate under a new cinema law that went to public consultation in May 2026. Ask us for the current status.

Why film in Albania?

Unseen locations – Ionian beaches, UNESCO Ottoman towns and the Accursed Mountains – combined with low production costs.

Can you combine Albania with Kosovo or Montenegro?

Yes. We plan shoots across Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Greece 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 Albania?

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

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Location photos: Unsplash