Location Guide Romania provides location scouting and production support services to international film and television productions in Romania. It connects clients with local production partners, crew, talents, equipment rentals, studios, and a wide variety of filming locations across urban, rural, natural, and industrial settings. Location Guide Romania aims to help clients access the best Romania has to offer for their projects from development through distribution.

3. Location Guide Romania is the first stop point for anyone looking to shoot films, TV series or commercials in Romania, offering
support to international production companies that are looking for suitable locations and service partners.
Connecting a network of professionals that cover all the aspects of production, Location Guide Romania provides tailor-made
solutions for any project from script to screen, making sure that it gets the best of what the country has to offer.
Location Guide Romania is an independent project of the New Romanian Cinema Association. Should you need more informa-
tion or have any queries, please do not hestitate to contact us. We are more than happy to help!
Office
info@locationguideromania.com
+40.21.327.63.04
www.locationguideromania.com
214 Traian Street 024046
Bucharest, Romania
Cristina Badea - project manager
cristina.badea@locationguideromania.com
+40.748.156.667
Ana Poiana - marketing manager
ana.poiana@newromaniancinema.com
+40.729.729.423
Location Guide Romania:
About us
Offers access to a database of shooting locations
Provides customized location scouting
Offers access to a database of production facilities and
service providers (studios, equipment rental
companies, sound studios, post-production houses, set
designers and builders, costume designers and
manufacturers, catering services and more)
Connects international production companies with
local producers, production teams and service
providers
Facilitates and assists in scouting for local talents and
experienced crews.
Provides fixers and advisors for shooting permits,
accomodation, insurances and orientation.

5. WIDE VARIETY OF LOCATIONS, BOTH
URBAN AND NATURAL, INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR
Its geographical variety makes Romania the
perfect location for shooting any type of
film: the mountains, the woods, the lakes,
the friendly seaside and the fabulous
Danube Delta are only the peak of what it
can offer. The ancient and modern
landmarks can help enrich any shoot:
Transfagarasan - world's best road trip
according to Top Gear, Transalpina - one of
the oldest and highest roads in the
Carpathian mountains, rifting through the
clouds, Houses of Parliament - one of the
biggest buildings on Earth, cult locations,
traditional ancient housing, medieval
fortresses, castles, beautiful streets,
squares and buildings composing an
eclectic architectural style. One can also
find here many industrial sites to explore.
BIG POOL OF TALENTS
You can find fluent English, French or
Italian speaking talents, from extras and top
models to experienced actors and
production teams. Your team can benefit
from working with awarded producers,
directors, ADs, DOPs and scriptwriters.
HIGH LEVEL SET CONSTRUCTION AT THE
BEST PRICE IN THE REGION
Talented production designers and set
decorators, experimented and fast building
teams already used to working for foreign
productions can meet your most
extravagant needs as far as set
construction goes. Diverse sets have been
built here over the years, for period dramas,
horror, sci-fi or contemporary films.
SOUND STAGES AND STUDIO AVAILABILITY
There are two large studios and several
smaller ones in and around Bucharest. You
can find standing sets, sound stages,
back-lot, water tanks and green screen
studios.
EQUIPMENT AND CREW
With an active cinema industry, Romania
has plenty of excellent crews with
international experience. Furthermore, a
wide selection of professional film
equipment is available at competitive rates.
PROPS COLLECTIONS
Covering different historical periods,
well-organized warehouses of props are
managed by expert staff.
EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN
Local costume designers and tailors have
worked for many projects in the film
industry and can make any type of costume,
from military to civilian, ancient to modern,
whether it is a Superhero cape or a
nineteenth century gown. Moreover, there
are extensive collections accommodating
hundreds of thousands of diverse clothing,
footwear and accessories from all eras.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND
ENTERTAINMENT
Whether you film in Bucharest, using its
nearby soundstages, or you film in the wild
natural locations, you can always find
comfortable (or luxury, if you want)
accommodation, offering great traditional
and international cuisine as well as leisure
and entertainment options.
PROVEN AND TESTED OVER AND OVER
AGAIN
More than 100 foreign films and TV
productions have been shot in Romania in
the last 10 years, from Oscar and
international film festival nominees and
winners, box office success stories,
renowned TV series and TV movies, covering
a wide variety of genres and several
historical periods.
BEST RATES, GOOD VALUE
Filming in Romania can bring any North
American or Western European budget 30%
to 50% down, without lowering the quality
of the end product.
Why filming in Romania ?

6. CASTLES &
MONASTERIES

7. Corvin Castle Dracula's Castle in Bran Medieval fortification Medieval inner yard

8. Old Catholic churchOld Transylvanian church Humor Monastery
Grand Mosque of Constanta The Synagogue of Brasov

9. Medieval fortress in Rasnov
Barsana Monastery Inside Rasnov fortification Inside Hunedoara Castle

10. Window seat in Bran Castle
Bucharest University House The Royal palace in Bucharest Hidden staircase in Bran Castle

11. Bragadiru Palace interior staircase
Bragadiru palace ballroom
Mina Minovici interior staircase Interior view of Peles Castle

12. STREETS &
SQUARES

13. Bucharest old town Triumph Arch in Bucharest Old street Bucharest interwar bank palace

14. Bucharest square
Bucharest main square Sibiu central square Bucharest old town square

15. Street in Sibiu Sighisoara medieval street Old town narrow street Main square in Timisoara fortress

16. WILD LIFE

17. Wild water lilies in Danube Delta Fishermen at sunset
Danube Delta channel view Danube Delta pelicans Danube Delta cane

18. Autumn forest
Calugareni swamp
Mountain statue Natural gorges Natural gorges

19. Racos natural reservation
Mountain peaks Children in traditional costumes Rural landscape

20. Mountain landscapePeaks over the clouds Transylvania Mountain village

21. TransfagarasanBigar waterfall Old craftsman The Red Lake Zarnesti gorges

22. Balea Lake Sunrise in the mountains
Mountain goat The Romanian Sphinx Winter woods

23. Sandy beach at the Black Sea
Romanian seaside
Old casino The old Genovese lighthouse

24. URBAN LOCATIONS
& CITY LIFE

25. Bucharest old town caffes Bucharest river bank Bucharest aerial view Business offices building

26. The Romanian House of Parliament
Romanian Atheneum The National Bank office building Old city

27. Brasov old city center Street corner in Bucharest
Liars Bridge in Sibiu Modern architecture Crowded street in Bucharest

28. INDUSTRIAL

29. Old traditional train, still functioning
Old train, out of use Industrial landscape Industrial marina Amazing salt mine

30. TRADITIONAL HOUSES

31. Interior of traditional old house Transylvania houses
Medieval houses in Brasov Traditional Romanian house Traditional house in the Danube Delta

33. More then 10 years ago, the Romanian films
took over the international scene, travelling
to many prestigious festivals, winning
important awards and reaching interna-
tional audiences.
“The Death of Mr. Lazarescu” directed by
Cristian Puiu (2005, produced by
Mandragora) won “Un Certain Regard” in
Cannes, among other international distinc-
tions.
“California Dreamin” directed by Cristian
Nemescu (2007, produced by MediaPro
Pictures) also won “Un Certain Regard” in
Cannes and was nominated and awarded in
several other film festivals.
“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” directed by
Cristian Mungiu (2007, produced by Mobra
Films) premiered in Cannes where it won
the “Palme d’Or” and was further on
nominated and awarded in many presti-
gious festivals.
“Police, adjective” directed by Corneliu
Porumboiu (2009, produced by 42km Film)
made won FIPRESCI and the Jury Award in
Cannes.
“Morgen” directed by Marian Crisan (2010,
produced by Mandragora) won awards in
festivals such as Locarno International Film
Festival and Thessaloniki Film Festival.
“If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle” directed by
Florin Serban (2010, produced by Strada
Film) won the Silver Bear in Berlin and
traveled to many other international film
festivals.
“Best Intentions” directed by Adrian Sitaru
(2011, produced by 4 Proof Film and Hi Film)
also won several awards in festivals, among
which Locarno International Film Festival.
“Beyond the Hills” directed by Cristian
Mungiu (2012, produced by Mandragora)
was a massive European co-production and
a big international success, also winning
awards in Cannes.
“Child’s Pose” directed by Calin Peter
Netzer (2013, produced by Parada Film) was
awarded with the Golden Bear and the
FIPRESCI prize in Berlin and was also
present in several other festivals.
“Closer to the Moon” directed by Nae
Caranfil (2013, produced by Mandragora
Movies) was an important international
co-production and enjoyed both festival
and commercial success.
“The Unsaved” directed by Igor Cobileanski
(2013, produced by Saga Film) was
nominated in several film festivals, among
which Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival.
“Aferim!“ directed by Radu Jude (2015,
produced by Hi Film) won the Silver Bear in
Berlin and further on had both festival and
commercial success.
“Why me?” directed by Tudor Giurgiu (2015,
produced by Libra Film) premiered in
the Panorama section in Berlin and is
further on continuing its festival circuit.
“The Treasure” directed by Corneliu Porum-
boiu (2015, produced by 42 Km Film) and
“One Floor Below” directed by Radu
Muntean (2015, produced by Multimedia Est)
were both nominated for “Un Certain
Regard” award and will premier in Cannes
this year.
These are just some of the Romanian titles
that traveled in the past years. With an
increasing trend in international
co-production, many established directors
and producers and an upcoming generation
of young directors, we expect to see more
Romanian films on the international market
in the next years.

35. Romania has been, for more then two
decades, one of the favorite destinations
for many international productions, from
international awarded films, box office
successes, TV series and commercials.
Sons of Liberty - 2015, a History Channel
mini-series produced by Stephen David
Entertainment and Stillking Films, was shot
in Romania and used impressive set
constructions.
They’re Watching - 2015, directed by Micah
Wright and Jay Lender, a thriller
co-produced with the Romanian company
Alien Film, was shot on location in Sibiu
county and Snagov.
The Dying of the Light - 2014, directed by
Paul Schrade, starring Nicolas Cage, filmed
in Bucharest. Filmed with Castel Film.
The Zero Theorem - 2013, directed by Terry
Gilliam, and starring Christoph Waltz, Tilda
Swinton and Matt Damon; shot for 36 days
in Bucharest with the help of MediaPro
Studios. Most of the post-production was
also set in Romania.
The Necessary Death of Charlie Country-
man - 2013, a psychological romantic thriller
directed by Fredrik Bond, and starring Shia
LaBeouf, Evan Rachel Wood, Mads
Mikkelsen, among others. Filmed almost
entirely in Bucharest.
Devil Inside - 2012, a supernatural horror
film directed by William Brent Bell.
One in the Chamber - 2012, the action film
directed by William Kaufman, and starring
Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Dolph Lundgren.
Most of the filming was done in Romania
with MediaPro Studios.
Hatfield & McCoys - 2012, a TV mini-series
produced by History Channel, directed by
Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner.
The three episodes were shot partially in
Transylvania, near Brasov in collaboration
with Castel Film.
Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance - 2011, a
supernatural superhero movie, directed by
Mark Neveldine, starring Nicolas Cage. It
was partially shot in Romania, including at
Hunedoara castle.
The Whistleblower - 2010, the thriller
directed by Larysa Kondracki and starring
Rachel Weisz, Monica Bellucci, Vanessa
Redgrave, David Strathairn, Benedict
Cumberbatch.
Ces Amours La/What Love May Bring - 2010,
directed by Claude Lelouch, starring Audrey
Dana, Anouk Aimée. Partially shot in Roma-
nia, in a set build from scratch at MediaPro
Studios.
Bunraku - 2010, a martial arts action film
directed by Guy Moshe, starring Josh
Hartnett, Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore.
Ashes and blood – 2009, directed by Fanny
Ardent and co-produced in Romania with
Libra Film. Nominated to Golden Camera
award at Cannes Film Festival.
The Brothers Bloom - 2008, a caper comedy
directed by Rian Johnson and starring Mark
Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz. It was
filmed at the Peles Castle in Sinaia, as well
as in Bucharest and Constanta.
Youth without Youth - 2007, fantasy drama
directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based
on novels by Romanian writer Mircea Eliade,
starring Alexandra Maria Lara and Tim
Roth, among others; partially filmed in
Romania, in Sinaia, Brasov, Constanta,
Piatra Neamt and Bucharest.
Joyeux Noel - 2005, a French war drama
directed by Christian Carion and starring
Diane Kruger. Nominated to Best Foreign
Language Film of the Year Oscar category, it
was locally produced by MediaPro Studios.
Modigliani - 2004, semi-biographical film,
directed by Mick Davis and starring Andy
Garcia.
Cold Mountain - 2003, epic war drama film
directed by Anthony Minghella. Starring
Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Renée Zellweger,
Natalie Portman, Philip Seymour Hoffman,
the film had 7 Oscar nominations and 1 win
for Best Supporting Actress. Almost fully
shot in Romania, in Covasna county and in
capital Bucharest, with Castel Film.
Amen - 2002, movie directed by Costa
Gavras; filmed in various places in Bucha-
rest and Sibiu.

37. Romania is a member of the European Union and the United Nations and has a population of almost 20 mil people, friendly
and welcoming.
The total area is almost 240.000 sq. kilometers / 92 sq. miles, with lots of beautiful landscapes perfect for your productions.
The capital is Bucharest with a population of almost 2 million people.
The currency of Romania is Romanian LEU (plural LEI), preferable to have “plural” with you. 1 Euro - 4.5 lei, 1 USD - 3.9 lei.
The time zone is UTC+2, we wake up 7 hours earlier than NY City people.
The climate is temperate and continental, with four distinct seasons.
There are several ethnic groups in Romania: 89% Romanian, 7% Hungarian, 3% Roma, 1% other minorities, all living in good
communion.
Most Romanians are Christian Orthodox (87%), but there are other cults as well: 5% Roman Catholic, 5% Reformed, 3%
other.
Romania is one of the countries that have the best communication infrastructure and speed in the world. There is national
coverage for land-line and mobile phones with very good Internet connection speed, 4G technology is available in most
places. The big cities are covered with free Wi-Fi in the major points of interest. The mobile operators available in Romania
are Orange, Vodafone and Telekom.
Emergency phone number is 112, same as in the Europe Union.
The country has a complex travel infrastructure, allowing you to travel on earth, air or water:
Two commercial airports in Bucharest and 14 others in the rest of the country.
Three major ports on the Black Sea and four major ports on the Danube River.
Over 16,000 km of national roads, including highways, and over 58,000 km of country roads.
Over 11.000 km of railways.
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