25%cash rebate
+5%in less-developed regions
1,000+islands
19countries · one team
Why Croatia

The Adriatic’s most filmed coastline

Croatia has hosted Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Mamma Mia! Over a thousand islands, walled medieval towns, Roman Split, Venetian Istria and turquoise lakes and waterfalls give you summer-sea looks and mountain looks within a few hours.

The currency is the euro, crews are experienced with big international shoots, and Croatia combines easily with Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia in one multi-country shoot.

Locations

Filming locations in Croatia

  • Dubrovnik – city walls, Lovrijenac fortress and the Old Town (King’s Landing)
  • Split – Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva waterfront
  • Hvar & the Pakleni islands – harbours, coves and yachts
  • Brač – the Zlatni Rat beach spit
  • Vis – remote island villages, used in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
  • Plitvice Lakes – terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls
  • Krka – waterfalls and river canyons
  • Istria – Rovinj, Motovun and hilltop towns
  • Šibenik & Trogir – UNESCO old towns
  • Zagreb – Austro-Hungarian capital streets and parks
Incentives

The Croatia 25% cash rebate

The Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) refunds 25% of qualifying Croatian spend, plus 5% more for filming in regions with below-average development. VAT is excluded.

  • Eligible: feature films, documentaries, animation, TV films and TV series.
  • Minimum Croatian spend: EUR 250,000 for features, EUR 150,000 for TV films, EUR 100,000 per TV episode, EUR 60,000 for documentaries and animation.
  • Cultural test and a Croatian production partner – we act as your service producer.
  • Apply before you shoot: at least 8 days before production starts in Croatia; funds are first-come, first-served.

Commercials, reality TV and game shows are not eligible for the rebate – but Croatia still offers strong value for commercial shoots. Send us your brief for a budget.

Filmed in Croatia

Made in Croatia

Some of the biggest film and TV productions of the last decade shot on the Croatian coast:

2011–2019

Game of Thrones

Dubrovnik played King’s Landing, with more scenes shot in Split, Šibenik and around Croatia.

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2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Dubrovnik’s old town became the casino city of Canto Bight.

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2018

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

The island of Vis stood in for the Greek island of Kalokairi.

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What we do

Our production services in Croatia

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
  • Boats, marine units and drone permits
  • Casting, extras and talent
  • Transport, accommodation and catering
  • Budgeting, production accounting and rebate administration
Practical

Good to know

  • Airports: Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Pula and Rijeka
  • Currency: euro
  • Crew & kit: experienced international crews in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik
  • Season: summer is peak tourist season – plan old-town permits early

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FAQ

Filming in Croatia: FAQ

What is Croatia’s film incentive?

The Croatian Audiovisual Centre offers a 25% cash rebate on qualifying Croatian spend, plus 5% in less-developed regions, for features, documentaries, animation and TV.

Are commercials eligible for the Croatian rebate?

No. Commercials, reality TV, game shows and soaps are excluded – but we still produce commercials in Croatia with competitive local budgets.

Where was Game of Thrones filmed in Croatia?

Mainly in Dubrovnik (King’s Landing), with additional scenes in Split, Šibenik and other locations along the coast.

Can you combine Croatia with other countries?

Yes. We plan shoots across Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia with one team and one budget.

Planning a shoot in Croatia?

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

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