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Locations, studios, casting and life on set – stories from the Film Fixers Balkans team, as featured on LBB Online.

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We share what we learn producing commercials, music videos, TV and film across 19 countries. Film Fixers Balkans is the regional team behind Film Fixers Bulgaria.

Legendary Hospitality and Production Circuses: Life on Set with Yavor Gadzhev – Film Fixers Balkans news
People · 19 August 2026

Legendary Hospitality and Production Circuses: Life on Set with Yavor Gadzhev

Our service producer on falling into production by accident, keeping calm under pressure and why the Balkans should host your next shoot.

Backlots in the Balkans – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 6 February 2026

Backlots in the Balkans

New York, London, ancient Rome and Venice – all within a short drive of each other.

Soundstages in the Balkans: Everything You Need, All in One Place – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 16 January 2026

Soundstages in the Balkans: Everything You Need, All in One Place

Large stages, water tanks and XR volumes – with crews, workshops and locations close by.

Why the Balkans Are Becoming Europe’s Most Versatile Casting Hub – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 15 January 2026

Why the Balkans Are Becoming Europe’s Most Versatile Casting Hub

Centuries of migration and cultural exchange have created one of Europe’s most diverse talent pools.

Where Is the Commercial Business Going? What Is the Future? – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 11 December 2025

Where Is the Commercial Business Going? What Is the Future?

Faster timelines, leaner crews and AI – why the future of commercial production is hybrid.

What Sales Really Look Like in the Film Service Industry – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 1 December 2025

What Sales Really Look Like in the Film Service Industry

Forget “sell me this pen” – in service production you sell trust, relationships and problem solving.

Why Is Bulgaria One of the Best Places for Studio Shooting? – Film Fixers Balkans news
Bulgaria · 24 November 2025

Why Is Bulgaria One of the Best Places for Studio Shooting?

Proper soundstages, the biggest pool stage in the Balkans and art departments trained on Hollywood builds.

How Inflation Is Rewriting the Rules of the Film Industry – Film Fixers Balkans news
Thought leadership · 17 November 2025

How Inflation Is Rewriting the Rules of the Film Industry

Rising costs, smaller budgets and fairer crew pay – how a Balkan service company keeps going.

Why Film Fixers Balkans Becomes Meet the Balkans – Film Fixers Balkans news
People · 10 November 2025

Why Film Fixers Balkans Becomes Meet the Balkans

From a basement near Sofia to global TV shows and major commercials – the story behind our new name.

10 Ways to Make Clients Fall in Love with the Set – Film Fixers Balkans news
Trends & insight · 3 November 2025

10 Ways to Make Clients Fall in Love with the Set

Snacks, local tips, mountain runs and wrap parties – our tried-and-true ways to keep clients smiling.

Location Spotlight: The Bountiful Possibilities of the Balkans – Film Fixers Balkans news
Location spotlight · 19 September 2025

Location Spotlight: The Bountiful Possibilities of the Balkans

Four seasons, 19 countries and a whole world of locations in a region smaller than France.

The Subtle Art of Caring from the Unsung Heroes Behind the Camera – Film Fixers Balkans news
Trends & insight · 8 May 2025

The Subtle Art of Caring from the Unsung Heroes Behind the Camera

Why the “service” in service production matters as much as the production.

Everybody Needs a Hero: The Magic of Casting Right – Film Fixers Balkans news
Trends & insight · 26 March 2025

Everybody Needs a Hero: The Magic of Casting Right

The face on screen is what people remember – here is how we approach casting for commercials.

The Pursuit of the Perfect Location – Film Fixers Balkans news
Location spotlight · 10 January 2025

The Pursuit of the Perfect Location

Our team shares some of the best film spots we have found so far.

Who Are Film Fixers Balkans and Why You Should Remember Their Name? – Film Fixers Balkans news
People · 7 October 2024

Who Are Film Fixers Balkans and Why You Should Remember Their Name?

From TV fixers in 15+ countries to a full service partner for commercials and music videos.

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