Overview
Eastern European countries have become increasingly attractive to filmmakers worldwide. Thanks to new policies and investments, these regions now offer unique landscapes, historical sites, and modern infrastructure — everything needed to bring a creative vision to life. From stunning natural backdrops to vibrant cities, locations such as Romania, Cyprus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro are emerging as budget-friendly hotspots for international film productions.
In this free one-hour session, we will provide a comprehensive overview of how to plan shoots in Eastern Europe while avoiding common pitfalls. The session will also include a live Q&A, so bring your questions!
Course Content
Who is this forThis session is suitable for anyone working in production or editorial roles, working in any genre such as documentary, reality TV, natural history, HETV, film, sports, music, art, news, factual entertainment, children’s TV, live events, corporate and commercial and more. Or those working on the shoots such as HODs, art dept, hair and make-up, costume, locations, camera dept, sound dept, grips and lighting teams.
What it covers
• Finding a fixer
• Permits and paperwork
• Location variety and scouting
• Solving “impossible” requests
• Countries that feel like home
• Travel and accommodation
• The Hollywood of Eastern Europe: Studios
• Additional logistical considerations
What countries we will be covering
Although we will be taking questions on the whole of Eastern Europe, we will be focusing the session on these featured countries:
• Romania
• North Macedonia
• Montenegro
• Cyprus (Southeast Europe)
Trainer
Bogdan Maraloiu (Producer)
Bogdan holds a bachelor’s in Film Directing and a master’s in Documentary Filmmaking. With over eight years as a Local Producer in Romania, he joined Storytailors in 2023 as a Producer. He now oversees international shoots across more than ten European countries, with a strong focus on Romania, where he continues to work as a Local Producer.
Simona Moisescu (Producer)
Simona has over ten years of production experience, managing all aspects of diverse projects, including short films, TV shows, documentaries, music videos, and feature films. Her extensive network spans various roles and departments across Europe, making her a valuable asset to any production team.
Cost
Free
Duration
1hr
Location
Online
Next Webinar
20th February, 1pm – 2pm*
*This session will be recorded, so do sign up even if you can’t attend and we’ll send you the recording after the session.
