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INCENTIVES

33% cash rebate of certified private expenses spent for film or TV production in the Slovak Republic
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LOCATIONS

Slovakia offers culturally rich and diverse locations, including medieval towns with over 200 castles, a wide range of European streets, modern architecture, industrial and urban settings, luxurious mansions, unique wildlife and picturesque nature
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ACCESSIBILITY

Slovakia is in the heart of Europe – easily accessible. Vienna Schwechat Airport (VIE) is only a 45-minute drive from the Capital
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PROXIMITY

In Slovakia nothing is too far away, making location affordable and easy in terms of time and money spent
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LOCAL CURRENCY: EURO

No need for converting currencies as it is in some neighboring countries like Czech Republic, Hungary or Poland
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NO DOUBLE TAXES

Agreements between Slovakia and multiple other countries are in place to avoid double taxation
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EXPERIENCED CREWS

Slovakia is a production-friendly country, nurturing generations of filmmakers, including directors, art directors, DOPs, animators, composers and editors
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ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTION

We support environmentally friendly filming by taking part in the Green Screen Project
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News

The Slovak Film Commission participated in AFCI Cineposium 2025 in Cincinnati

22.09.2025 - From September 15 to 18, 2025, the international event AFCI Cineposium 2025 took place in Cincinnati, USA. This year’s edition was especially significant as it marked the 50th anniversary of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). The Slovak Film Commission was also represented at the event. AFCI Cineposium 2025: Celebrating Experience, Collaboration, and the Future of Film Production Cineposium is an annual professio… More

Hannu Salonen is directing the star-studded sports drama “Adams Acht”, which will also be filmed in Slovakia.

22.08.2025 - Filming of “Adams Acht” will also take place in Slovakia, starting in early September 2025. In the sports drama “Adams Acht”, director Hannu Salonen brings to the screen a powerful story from Olympic history. With a cast led by Oliver Masucci, Felix Kammerer, Svenja Jung, and Leonard Kunz, the film portrays a legendary chapter of German rowing – the story of the Ratzeburg eight, who won gold at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome under the guida… More

Filming of Hohenfelden Begins in Bratislava

06.08.2025 - Filming of a new series titled “Hohenfelden” from ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) has begun in Bratislava. The series, set in the world of equestrian sports, is based on a script by Juli Zeh, marking her debut as a television writer and creative producer. Production is being handled by Load Studios and Studio Zentral. Filming is taking place on location and is expected to continue until the end of October. Juli Zeh is among the most ren… More

Industry Days at KVIFF 2025 – A Key Platform for the Audiovisual Sector

10.07.2025 - From 6 to 9 July 2025, the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival hosted the annual Industry Days, a well-established professional platform that brings together key stakeholders from the Central and Eastern European audiovisual landscape. Over the years, Industry Days has become one of the most important networking and educational events for producers, filmmakers, distributors, and film institutions in the region. The programme once aga… More

Slovakia at Marché du Film 2025: Strengthening Global Film Ties

26.05.2025 - From May 14 to 22, 2025, the Slovak Film Commission participated in one of the world’s most prominent film markets – Marché du Film, held annually as part of the Cannes Film Festival. The aim was to represent the Slovak audiovisual industry, showcase the activities of the Slovak Film Commission, and build new international connections to support cooperation with foreign producers and partners. Slovakia’s Participation Slovakia was repr… More
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