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Verified, practical answers for producers shooting in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. Rates, rebates, permits and working rules, reviewed every year.

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Filming in Bulgaria: the complete production guide

Crew, studios, backlots, overtime rules, permits, the 25% cash rebate and crew rates compared with the UK and US. Everything a producer asks before booking a shoot in Sofia.

Updated September 2026Read the guide

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Costs & rebates

Which Eastern European film incentives cover TV commercials?

Only one of six major markets rebates a TVC. What each scheme covers in 2026.

September 2026 · 5 min read
Country guides

Where to shoot a commercial in Eastern Europe

Which country fits which brief: cost, crew depth, studios, rebates and seasons compared.

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Costs & rebates

Eastern European crew rates compared

Day rates for key roles across Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Hungary, Czechia and Poland.

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Costs & rebates

How much does a TV commercial cost to shoot in Bulgaria?

Sample budgets for one, two and three day shoots, line by line.

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Locations & studios

Where to shoot a New York, London or Middle East street look in Europe

Permanent backlots that double for real cities, without locking down a real street.

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Logistics

Shooting in Europe from Asia: a guide for Asian production companies

Carnets, visas, flights, payment and running a remote video village across time zones.

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Locations & studios

Shooting a car commercial in Eastern Europe

Road locations, permits, closures and where automotive productions actually shoot.

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