Filming in Budapest Why Budapest?

2 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Why BUDAPEST

“ The 2nd coolest city ” (CNN) “ The top 10 most photographed location ” (Telegraph)

Budapest is located right in the heart of Europe— where all the hot scenes can be shot at an affordable price.

Budapest is filled with breathtaking views that are perfect for any shoot. What’s even more enticing is that you can get all the beautiful shots you need at a lower production cost. We offer a highly trained and internationally Did you know? experienced crew at an affordable price that won’t Some of the biggest legends in film history were break your budget. The low production costs, good Hungarian or have Hungarian heritage: infrastructure, attractive locations, state-of-the-art studios, George Cukor, Mariska Hargitay, William Fox, Rachel Weisz, and internationally experienced crew and specialists Sir Alexander Korda, Adrian Brody, Johnny Weissmüller, ransform Hungary into a cinematic hub—one of the Drew Barrymore, Bela Lugosi, Goldie Hawn, Zsa Zsa Gabor, world’s most film-friendly locations. Peter Folk, Tony Curtis CLICK HERE TO SEE WHY >

3 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Why BUDAPEST Hollywood’s favorite

The proof is in the long list of Hollywood films that have been shot in the country.

Beyond the beautiful locations and all the latest production top quality rental equipment, there are many more benefits that make Hungary a very attractive shoot location.

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5 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 1. Budget

There are no unions in Hungary, making wages and conditions very flexible and competitive.

Film and TV productions are also eligible for a 30% tax rebate based on their expenditures in the country, which includes both pre- and post-production. Local costs in Hungary are also much less expensive than in most European countries, making your crew costs also lower.

Your shoot can be done within—or under—your budget.

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6 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 2. Versatile locations

Budapest is like a chameleon—its lend of various views and scenery can adapt to any shoot. The city has actually evolved over a 15-century span. The capital has many different looks to it with a mix of ruins, gothic castles, renaissance, baroque, classical buildings, art nouveau, and bauhaus interiors can look like Prague, Moscow, London, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Istanbul. And you know what? Even Buenos Aires and Bangkok scenes have been filmed on the streets of Budapest.

Outside of Budapest you can find bucolic rural landscapes, forests, rivers, mountains, vineyards, and beautiful fields. The country can look like

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Tuscany, the Rocky Mountain. Lake Balaton, central Europe’s largest fresh water lake, is also a beautiful place to shoot with its breathtaking and versatile views. And Hungary also has one of the largest studios in central Europe also has permanent New York and medieval village sets.

Easy location permitting

• Fast and flexible.

• Location rental costs are lower than in most of Europe

• All these factors prove that shooting in Hungary is very flexible, cost-effective, giving you more for your money

Did you know? While shooting the movie München in the Opera House of Budapest, Steven Spielberg and his crew bumped into guests celebrating the wedding of Andrea Rost, a famous Hungarian opera singer.

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Move at a moment’s notice

You can get to almost any location in Hungary from Budapest within a few hours drive. And with its centralized location, flying into Budapest from many major European cities is very convenient.

Direct Flights to Budapest All major European airlines fly to Budapest, HU.

From Duration of travel flights per day Amsterdam 2 hrs 3 Berlin 1,5 hrs 3 Frankfurt 2 hrs 5 Helsinki 2,5 hrs 2 London 2,5 hrs 8 Milano 1,5 hrs 3 Oslo 2,5 hrs 2 Paris 2,5 hrs 6 Prague 1 hr 7 Stockholm 2,5 hrs 2 Vienna 1 hr 3 contact us for more location specific information >

9 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 3. Knowledge in filmmaking - Films shot here

When we said that Budapest is Hollywood’s new favorite city, we actually meant that it’s been that way for quite some time. Here’s a shortlist of notable Hollywood movies that have been shot in Budapest.

Red Heat (1988) Underworld (2003) The Borgias (2011) Étoile (1988) Being Julia (2004) The Eagle (2011) Music Box (1989) 8mm 2 (2005) Season of the Witch (2011) Evita (1996) Munich (2005) Bel Ami (2011) Gloomy Sunday (1999) Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (2008) Silent witness (2011) Au Pair (1999) Transporter 3 (2008) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) In the Beginning (2000) Budapest (2010) In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) An American Rhapsody (2001) Pillars of the Earth (2010) Tinker Tailor Solider Spy (2011) Last Run (2001) Juan (2010) A Good Day to Die Hard (2012) Spy Game (2001) La Rafle (2010) The Raven (2012) Dinotopia (2002) Carlos (Carlos the Jackal) (2010) Dracula (2013) I Spy (2002) The Rite (2011) World War Z (2013)

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Doctor Stranger (2014) Hercules (2014) Houdini (2014) Spy (2015) The Martian (2015) Inferno (2016)

A number of notable music videos have also been shot in Budapest Katy Perry: Firework (2010), Arash: Pure Love, Gwen Stefani: Early Winter, Selena Gomez & The Scene: Round & Round, Jovanotti: Mi fido di te, Sarah Connor: From Sarah With Love, Ela Rose Featuring David Deejay: I Can Feel, Jamie Woon: Lady Luck, Lenny Kravitz: Dancing Till Dawn, Liberty X: Holding On For You, Clueso: Mitnehm, The Chemical Brothers: The Boxer

11 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 4. Casting

Hungary is like a melting pot. We have such a deep and diverse talent pool that you don’t have to look any further. And the buyouts are also very competitive.

Have a casting question?

12 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 5. Climate

The climate in Europe is normally warm, dry, sunny summers and fairly cold winters.

Filming season • From March until October • Nice average temperature

Average hours of sunshine in Budapest surpass most European capitals, with exceptionally high sunshine hours from April to September.

13 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 6. Leisure and pleasure

Take a dip in one of Hungary’s many famous thermal baths for a unique spa experience and bathe your cares away. Or discover the ruin pub’s magical and secret world where every place has a unique style and atmosphere. Well within walking distance you’ll find Budapest’s unique blend of old and modern that makes this city an architectural paradise. Hungarian hospitality is also legendary—top-notch hotels offer world-class accommodations and services for remarkably affordable prices.

Did you know? • Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt spent a lot time in Budapest. Their favorite restaurant was Két Szerecsen at Nagymezö street. Adrian Brody was also spotted here more than once. • Jude Law’s favourite place in Hungary is the famous Gozsdu court, filled with restaurants, bars, and coffee shops right in the heart of Budapest • Ralph Fiennes loves pálinka very much. He first tried it with Istvan Szabo, the director of Sunshine, one year before the shooting

14 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 8 reasons to shoot in Hungary 7. Rental & equipement

The Hungarian film industry can provide you with all the latest production rental equipment you need to achieve highest quality from land to air.

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The massive, high-tech movie making facilities are one of the main reasons why Budapest continues to transform into a global cinematic hub.

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Did you know? • Korda studios have one of the biggest sound stages (5,985 sqm) in the world with an area of 6,000 sqm and net buildable height of 20 m. • Korda studio has 10 hectares of backlots in Hungary, including a Medieval village, a Renaissance town, part of Notre Dam Paris, Hamlet’s Castle, and a present-day New York City street view • Origo Studios is one of the fully-equipped Hungarian movie production complexes, which is one of the biggest movie studios in Europe. It includes 18 000 sqm facilities • The smaller studios are also modern and flexible, recommended for smaller productions. There are also dozens of very small studios that are good for day-shootings (green, car photography etc.)

17 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Why Umbrella?

18 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Why UMBRELLA WHO ARE WE?

Umbrella is a dynamic, full-service production house with Some of our clients includes: an award winning creative team and over 10 years of • Audi industry experience. • McDonald’s • L’Oréal Our team is young, flexible, and constantly growing. We • Ralph Lauren can take on any challeng and are ready to respond to • DHL • Clarisonic any request. And our extensive pool of industry-leading • Pepsi freelance professionals means that whatever your film • Lipton needs, Umbrella can deliver at the highest level. • Lancôme

19 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Why UMBRELLA WHAT we OFFER?

Umbrella is a Budapest-based production, animation, and post-production company, specialising in TV commercials, music videos, corporate and PR films, documentaries, branded content, shorts, and feature films. We provide production services for all aspects of filmmaking with 10+ years of experience in the creative industry.

Umbrella offers design, creative conceptualization, live-action shoots, animation (analog and digital), high-end editing, and VFX/CG work for feature films, TV shows, and commercials. Our clients also benefit from the unique blend of our international experience and local know-how to help navigate your project from start to finish.

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21 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 1. Transparent production service

We are fully committed to clear, transparent, and fair budget management

• Time- and money-efficient solutions • Experienced multilingual team, crew, freelancers, and casting directors • Each department has the capacity to work either individually or integrated into a complex workflow while maintaining the highest efficiency • Qualified legal and tax advisors to assist with all legal and administrative procedures • Preferred partner for lighting, camera, grip companies, set constructors, and other film-related vendors, allowing for the most advantageous rates

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS AND MORE VALUE ON SCREEN

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PERMANENT IN-HOUSE CREATIVES READY FOR YOU 24/7

As a creative hub, Umbrella has an award-winning in-house Our philosophy is simple: to connect with your audience creative team who inspire and push each other beyond through compelling, visual storytelling that reaches far their limits in order to offer crafty and professional work for beyond the expected. We’re a team of integrated specialists our clients. who work with clients in making their ideas come to life— from inception to the very last frame—and every step along the way. We listen to your vision and help open your eyes to a world of endless possibilities.

23 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 3. International film directors

When finding the right person to achieve your BRIAN DURnIN vision, it’s not a question of location—it’s all about BUGSY connections. BRAD HAsSE THERE’S NO BOUNDARIES Kinopravda TO WHAT WE CAN DO

24 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 4. Local directors

We’re thrilled to offer an entire generation of young directors from the local scene. Together, we became the trendsetters of the region.

FRESH, TALENTED, AND SETTING NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Directors portfolio >

25 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 5. Our cinematographers

The way our cinematographers see the world is quite remarkable. Take a look at our most talented DoPs works and start getting involved with the magic of light.

CINEMATOGRAPHERS portfolio >

26 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 6. our photographers

As industrial pioneers from the very beginning, our photographers are one of our most utilized creative resources

Not by accident. photographers >

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Kellogg’s Vodafone

Qitaf Audi A3

WATCH MORE > 28 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 8. PRODUCTION DESIGN and CREW

Our highly trained experts have extensive experience and possess the know-how in every aspect of the industry. See for yourself

Iván Pohárnok Judit Varga Györgyi Szakács Zoltán Horkai special make up effects production designer costume designer animal trainer

29 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 9. Editorial and color correction

At the end of the day, all production efforts are in the hands of your editor. Making it crucial to work with the best in the business.

Dániel Szabó Gyula Mózes Eszter Nagy Ádám Halász editor editor colorist colorist

30 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 10. Exceptional flexibility

We’re not afraid to take on any challenge and are ready to respond to any request—even the craziest of needs.

You want 100 pink elephants on set in an hour? They’ll be marching to the theme of ‘Dumbo’ by the time you get there.

Having trouble finding a location that looks like a floating castle in the sea? We’re already fully submerged into solving your problem.

31 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. 11 reasons to shoot WITH UMBRELLA 11. We love innovation

We are young entrepreneurs who create innovation through creativity, strategy, and technology. We love breaking the rules and surpassing the stigma of what’s expected. The world is our own personal playground where we create successful film productions through storytelling and communication.

See for yourself!

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WHAT WE DO

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what we do Just for fun

Nils Frahm - Re Karanyi - Celebrate life Sina Koré: Genesis music video music video animated short film

And there’s more >

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what we do Commercials

Opera il Bacio di Stile MOL

And there’s more >

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what we do Shorts and documentaries

Napozz Holdal My name is Boffer Bings Heaven’s Vanguard

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what we do Corporate and PR

MOL - Pakistan Profitmax image film Useeme

And there’s more >

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what we do Branded content

Immortality Yonderboi sound map Stabilo

38 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. BRANCHES/ DEPARTMENTS

Our production services are coordinated with the finest crew, equipment, and facilities that you can find in Hungary to ensure that every single aspect of your production is handled at the highest standard. We have our own 200 sqm studio that is ready to go whenever it’s needed.

Banches/departments 39 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Branches/ Departments Concept and design

Arts and crafts are key values at Umbrella. That’s why we recruiting real artists to our team who have mastered their craft and are eager to visualize your ideas.

40 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Branches/ Departments ANIMATION

The reel speaks for itself.

And there’s more >

41 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. Branches/ Departments VFX & CGI

Our experienced VFX team members have proven their knowledge in high- end visual effects in both feature films and short format projects. On top of using Nuke- and Maya-based workflow with Arnold render, we provide you with an advanced project-tracking system to see through complex processes at the drop of a hat.

42 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. That’s our story. Let us tell yours. contact us Umbrella production service >

Miklos Kazmér Zoltan Hidvegi Gergoˆ Angyal Csaba Tóth Zoltán Fritz Andor Záhonyi Producer Producer Head of Head of Head of Head of VFX Production Post-production Animation

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USA MENA EU Simon Heath Tamas Tancos Zoltan Hidvegi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +1 917 648 2723 +971 50 105 2951 +36 (70) 366 7433 Skype: simonjohnheath Skype: dance3d Skype: hidvegizoli

45 +36 1 336 0913 H-1036 Budapest, Perc st. 2. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!