Filming in Bulgaria
Filming Made Easy
with Your Fixer in Bulgaria
Filming in Bulgaria is a wonderful experience but there are still certain considerations to take on board when you’re not native to the country. Luckily, your fixer in Bulgaria will be on hand to help you navigate any visa issues, location permits, kit rental or cultural or language barriers you may have.
While most Bulgarians speak the national Bulgarian language, it’s difficult to learn if you’re stuck in the middle of a shoot! But with Fixer Bulgaria’s specialist local team in your corner, we’ll make sure you have an easy time getting what you need, whether it’s a new camera lens or a shopska salad!
Cultural facts
You might not automatically think of diversity as being a main characteristic of Bulgarian culture–but it is! Foreign filmmakers need to be sensitive to the ethnic groups and minority communities they may come across while shooting in this ancient land. Also, respecting cultural norms in historic or religious sites is a crucial aspect of that, particularly when it comes to sourcing film permits or access to locations. One way around this is to use local language support and translators provided by Fixer Bulgaria.
Weather when filming in Bulgaria
Like most European countries, Bulgaria experiences four separate seasons. That means filmmakers have several different filming opportunities across the year. The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast has a humid subtropical climate, with top summer temperatures typically around 28-30 degrees Celsius. In the winter, you can expect very cold weather along with frost and snow, especially in the high mountainous regions where temperatures can drop well below freezing – so wrap up warm for outdoor winter filming in Bulgaria!
Tax rebate in Bulgaria
As part of its efforts to promote the country as a filming destination, The Bulgarian Film Commission offers an attractive tax rebate incentive to foreign filmmakers filming in Bulgaria. However, to qualify for the rebate, which offers up to 25% of eligible expenses incurred in Bulgaria, productions must meet a minimum spending threshold, along with cultural and content requirements. We recommend you work with an experienced fixer in Bulgaria who can help you navigate these requirements to ensure you meet the criteria.
Filming in Bulgaria
Filming in Bulgaria needn’t be stressful. In fact, at Fixer Bulgaria we firmly believe that your shoots should move smoothly and swiftly. Simply by ensuring your paperwork, including visas (if you’re from a non-EU country) and film permits, are in order, along with working with a fixer in Bulgaria to book camera crews and kits, can go along way to kicking production problems to the kerb.
Taking note and being respectful of the country’s cultural diversity will also ensure you get along with the locals – and that’s half the battle won when it comes to filming in a foreign country!
But to be fully certain your filming schedule in Bulgaria happens without a hitch, get in touch with Bulgaria Fixer and we’ll assist you in putting together a meticulously organized and perfectly realized film or video production.
