40%cash rebate (up to)
6,000islands and islets
€euro currency
19countries · one team
Why Greece

Islands, myths and light

Greece offers whitewashed island villages, turquoise coves, ancient temples and the floating monasteries of Meteora, plus alpine gorges in Zagori and Mount Olympus – with famously clear Mediterranean light.

It has hosted Mamma Mia!, Glass Onion and The Lost Daughter, and a strengthened cash rebate is attracting more international work. Greece combines easily with Cyprus, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Türkiye.

Locations

Filming locations in Greece

  • Athens – the Acropolis, Plaka and modern neighbourhoods
  • Meteora – monasteries on towering rock pillars
  • Santorini & the Cyclades – caldera villages and blue domes
  • Milos – Sarakiniko’s white lunar rocks
  • Zakynthos – Navagio Shipwreck Beach
  • Crete – gorges, beaches and Venetian harbours
  • Zagori & Vikos Gorge – stone villages and bridges
  • Mount Olympus – Greece’s highest peak
  • Thessaloniki – Byzantine walls and waterfront
  • Peloponnese – Monemvasia, Mani and ancient Olympia
Incentives

The Greece cash rebate

The Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Center offers a cash rebate of up to 40% of eligible spend in Greece, with a tax-relief alternative. In 2026 the government added a EUR 100 million boost to the scheme.

  • Rate: up to 40% depending on the project.
  • Minimum spend: from EUR 60,000 for features and EUR 30,000 for documentaries.
  • Formats: film, television, documentaries and animation.
  • Local partner: we prepare the application and budget.

Rates and rules depend on project type and are updated often. Ask us for the current terms and whether your commercial qualifies.

Filmed in Greece

Made in Greece

Greek islands have starred in global hits:

2008

Mamma Mia!

The ABBA musical was filmed on the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos.

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2022

Glass Onion

Rian Johnson’s Knives Out sequel shot its island scenes on Spetses.

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2021

The Lost Daughter

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar-nominated drama was filmed on Spetses.

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What we do

Our production services in Greece

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: Athens plus Thessaloniki and dozens of island airports
  • Currency: euro
  • Crew & kit: experienced crews in Athens and Thessaloniki; island logistics by ferry and charter

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FAQ

Filming in Greece: FAQ

Does Greece have a film incentive?

Yes. Greece offers a cash rebate of up to 40% of eligible spend, with a tax-relief alternative, and boosted the scheme with EUR 100 million in 2026.

Which films were shot in Greece?

Mamma Mia!, Glass Onion and The Lost Daughter are among the international productions filmed in Greece.

Can you combine Greece with Bulgaria?

Yes. Northern Greece is a short drive from Sofia and we regularly plan shoots across both countries.

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 Greece?

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

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