25%rebate in law
+5%for promoting Ukraine
19countries · one team
1producer & contract
Why Ukraine

Rich locations, careful planning

Ukraine has baroque and Austro-Hungarian Lviv, Kyiv’s monasteries and Soviet modernism, castles like Kamianets-Podilskyi and the green Carpathians, with skilled crews and studios.

Because of the war, conditions change. We assess each project for location, security, insurance and access, and can also recreate Ukrainian looks in neighbouring Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria.

Locations

Filming locations in Ukraine

  • Kyiv – golden domes, St Andrew’s Church and Soviet modernism
  • Lviv – old town, opera house and coffee houses
  • Carpathians – misty forests, villages and wooden churches
  • Kamianets-Podilskyi – castle on a river canyon
  • Odesa – opera theatre and Potemkin Stairs
  • Lake Synevyr – mountain lake in the forest
  • Chernivtsi – UNESCO university residence
  • Khotyn – fortress on the Dniester
  • Klevan – the green ‘Tunnel of Love’ railway
  • Steppe and fields – endless wheat and sunflowers
Incentives

Ukraine’s 25% cash rebate

Ukrainian law provides a 25% rebate on production spend in Ukraine for foreign producers, with 5% more for projects promoting Ukrainian heritage and culture.

  • Who: foreign producers working with a Ukrainian production partner.
  • Minimum spend: set per format, including commercials.
  • Wartime: availability of funds and access varies – we check before you budget.
  • Alternative: recreate Ukrainian locations in Moldova, Romania or Bulgaria.

Talk to us about what is realistic for your project right now.

Filmed in Ukraine

Made in Ukraine

Ukraine’s landscapes in cinema:

1965

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

Sergei Parajanov’s classic was filmed in the Hutsul villages of the Carpathians.

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2019

Mr. Jones

Agnieszka Holland’s drama about journalist Gareth Jones filmed partly in Ukraine.

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What we do

Our production services in Ukraine

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

  • Access: check current routes – overland travel via neighbouring countries has been the main way in
  • Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
  • Crew & kit: skilled crews in Kyiv and Lviv

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FAQ

Filming in Ukraine: FAQ

Can you film in Ukraine now?

It depends on the region, the project and the current security situation. We assess each request case by case and can propose alternatives in neighbouring countries.

Does Ukraine have a film incentive?

Ukrainian law provides a 25% cash rebate for foreign producers, plus 5% for promoting Ukraine.

Can you recreate Ukraine elsewhere?

Yes. Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria offer similar architecture and landscapes.

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 Ukraine?

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