Take 01
2022
Wednesday
Buftea Studios, Bucharest soundstages, Romanian countryside
44.4268°N, 26.1025°E
Bucharest
Professional film production services in Bucharest, Romania. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films in Romania's capital.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Bucharest
Take 02
2018
The Nun
Bucharest, Corvin Castle, Hunedoara region
Take 03
2017
What Happened to Monday
MediaPro Studios, central Bucharest streets
Take 04
2003
Cold Mountain
Bucovina region, Carpathian foothills, Bucharest soundstages
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Bucharest
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Palace of Parliament
The world's second-largest administrative building offers monumental interiors and vast exteriors for establishing shots and period pieces.
Lipscani Old Town
Atmospheric cobblestone streets, Ottoman-era caravanserais, and eclectic 19th-century architecture ideal for period and contemporary productions.
Moderate
Herăstrău Park & Village Museum
Expansive lakeside park with an open-air museum of traditional Romanian village houses — perfect for rural period scenes within the city.
Moderate
Lipscani (Old Town)
Cobblestone streets, Ottoman-era inns, vibrant nightlife, and eclectic architecture. Popular for period dramas and atmospheric night shoots.
Calea Victoriei & Piața Revoluției
Grand boulevards, the Palace of Parliament (world's 2nd largest building), neoclassical architecture, and monumental government buildings.
Herăstrău & Floreasca
Lakeside parks, modern developments, diplomatic quarter, and upscale residential areas with contemporary visual appeal.
Cotroceni
Botanical gardens, Cotroceni Palace, university area, and tree-lined streets with a refined, residential character.
Scene 03 — The Case for Bucharest
Why Film in Bucharest
- ✓ Palace of Parliament and grand boulevards provide monumental backdrops
- ✓ Experienced crews from Buftea Studios and international co-productions
- ✓ Romania's 35% cash rebate on qualifying production expenditure
- ✓ Strong post-production and VFX infrastructure at competitive rates
- ✓ Direct flights from major European hubs to Henri Coandă Airport
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports OTP (18 km from city center) ▼
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) — 18 km from city center
Express TrainTaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit train · taxi ▼
train
Bucharest Metro connects major districts. Tram and bus networks cover outer areas.
Crew tip: Metro runs 05:00–23:00. Equipment transport easier by van outside rush hours (07:30–09:30, 17:00–19:00).
taxi
Readily available via apps (Bolt, Uber). Very affordable by European standards.
Crew tip: Larger vans and sprinters available for equipment transport with advance booking through local fixers.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Street parking limited in Old Town and city center. Underground parking available at major intersections.
Contact Bucharest Film Office for production vehicle permits and designated parking areas near shooting locations.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Most Bucharest filming locations accessible within 20-40 minutes. Buftea Studios 30 minutes northwest.
Ready?
Plan Your Bucharest Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Romania's monumental capital.