30%tax rebate
37.5%effective rate incl. some foreign costs
2004rebate running since
19countries · one team
Why Hungary

Europe’s studio capital on the Danube

Budapest has hosted Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Poor Things. Its Belle Époque boulevards, baths, bridges and socialist-era districts can double for many European capitals, backed by large studios and some of Europe’s most experienced crews.

Beyond the capital: the Hortobágy puszta, Lake Balaton and the wine towns of Eger and Tokaj. Hungary combines easily with Slovakia, Serbia, Romania and Slovenia.

Locations

Filming locations in Hungary

  • Parliament & Danube embankment – Budapest’s signature skyline
  • Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion – towers, terraces and views
  • Andrássy út – Belle Époque boulevards and grand apartments
  • District VII – courtyards and ruin bars
  • Széchenyi & Gellért baths – historic thermal spas
  • Socialist-era districts – housing estates and industrial sites
  • Hortobágy – the great puszta plain
  • Lake Balaton – Central Europe’s largest lake
  • Eger – baroque town and castle
  • Tokaj – vineyards and wine cellars
Incentives

The Hungary 30% tax rebate

Hungary’s incentive, run with the National Film Institute Hungary, returns 30% of eligible Hungarian spend – up to 37.5% when certain non-Hungarian costs are included.

  • Running since 2004 – one of Europe’s most established incentives.
  • July 2026: a temporary cap was lifted and project registrations reopened.
  • Formats: film and television production, including TV series.
  • Local partner: we handle registration and the rebate process.

Ask us whether your commercial or music video qualifies and for current timelines.

Filmed in Hungary

Made in Hungary

Some of the biggest films of recent years were made in Budapest:

2021

Dune

Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic was shot largely on Budapest stages.

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2017

Blade Runner 2049

The sequel was filmed at studios and locations in and around Budapest.

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2023

Poor Things

Yorgos Lanthimos built its fantastical cities on Budapest stages.

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What we do

Our production services in Hungary

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: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International
  • Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF)
  • Crew & kit: large studios and one of Europe’s deepest crew bases

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FAQ

Filming in Hungary: FAQ

What is Hungary’s film incentive?

A 30% tax rebate on eligible Hungarian spend, up to 37.5% when certain foreign costs are included. Registrations reopened in July 2026 after a cap was lifted.

Which films were shot in Hungary?

Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Poor Things are among the many productions filmed in Budapest.

Can Budapest double for other cities?

Yes. Its boulevards, bridges and districts regularly stand in for other European capitals.

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 Hungary?

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

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