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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

Opening New Doors: Slovakia Debuts at TIFFCOM 2025

10.11.2025 - Slovak Film Commission at TIFFCOM for the First Time The Slovak Film Commission proudly participated in TIFFCOM 2025 for the very first time —marking a meaningful step toward introducing Slovakia to the Asian audiovisual market. Our debut at this international content market opened new doors for collaboration, visibility, and industry exchange. TIFFCOM, held annually in Tokyo, is the official content market of the Tokyo International Fil… More

Showcasing Slovakia’s Hidden Treasures at Shooting Locations Marketplace 2025

22.10.2025 - Zuzana Bieliková from the Slovak Film Commission participated in the panel discussion “Hidden Treasures – Discovering Unique Filming Locations” at the Shooting Locations Marketplace 2025 in Valladolid. This international event brings together professionals from across the audiovisual industry and fosters collaboration. As part of the Shooting Locations Marketplace held at Feria de Valladolid, a panel discussion titled “Hidden Treasures” … More

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
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