Project Description
Serbia
Creates
Screen
A platform designed to elevate Serbia’s creative potential onto the world stage by uniting talent, innovation, and infrastructure to deliver unparalleled screen content.
Project description
Serbia Creates Screen is a national platform designed to revolutionize the way Serbia’s screen industries are showcased on the global stage. The campaign showcases Serbia as a powerhouse of creativity with exceptional talent and infrastructure for content creation.
Serbia Creates Screen is a part of wider initiative under the platform, Serbia Creates, which is an organisation in charge of global promotion of Serbia’s export potential in the field of creative industries, innovation, and knowledge-based economy and Telekom Serbia, the leading content provider and the biggest producer in the region.
The campaign reflects the strategic direction and dedication of the Government of Republic of Serbia to base Serbian economic and social development on creativity and innovation, which are the most valuable resources in the economy of the 21st century.
From the historic streets of Belgrade, where the juxtaposition of ancient architecture and modern vibrancy creates a visually stunning backdrop, to the breathtaking natural scenery of Tara National Park, Serbia offers a myriad of locations that can seamlessly transport audiences to various cinematic worlds. The country’s rich cultural tapestry is evident in its well-preserved castles, monasteries, and quaint villages, providing filmmakers with a treasure trove of settings that span different eras. Filming locations in Serbia include old breweries, wine cellars and citadels such as Golubac or Kalmedegan. Photographers and producers can also use urban locations which mix German, communist and modern architecture, but also traditional villages.
Whether it’s a period piece, contemporary drama, or epic adventure, Serbia’s diverse and picturesque locations set the stage for unforgettable storytelling on the silver screen.
The Serbia Film Commission provides a rich and diverse filming locations database, easily accessible through the following link.
Serbia’s film incentive programme is not only generous and on par with the best in Europe, it is also extremely well managed. Reports of programme funds being released within five days of completion are not uncommon.
VAT is set at 20% for all sales of goods and services, including imports, except for sales and import which is taxed at a lower preferential rate of 10% (e.g. for hotels and catering).
The synergy between the Government and the screen industry is essential, as it provides the necessary resources, infrastructure, and regulatory framework for the development, production, and promotion of films, ultimately contributing to the cultural, economic, and social vitality of a country.
The key institutions providing support for the screen industry are:
National platform Serbia Creates
Film Center Serbia
Serbia Film Comission
Yugoslav Film Archive
Serbia’s filming infrastructure is robust, offering expansive sound stages, extensive backlots, and comprehensive on-site services. The facilities cater to various production needs, ranging from soundstage size and amenities to equipment rentals and immersive audio technology, ensuring a seamless filming experience for projects of all scales and genres.
At the core of Serbia’s filmmaking scene stand several pivotal studios, each uniquely equipped to meet the diverse needs of filmmakers with their array of facilities and services:
Firefly Studios, Belgrade
PFI / Pink Studios, Belgrade
Avala Studios, Belgrade
Vision Team
Bassivity Dolby Atmos Sound Studios
Serbia is one of the few countries where computer science and programming are taught in primary schools. In addition to existing professionals, there are currently 30,000 students in STEM and another 10,000 high school students studying mechanics and electronics across Serbia.
Alongside its outstanding educational programs in the creative industries, which nurture the talented individuals, Serbia features prominent casting agencies that offer comprehensive services for film, television, and advertising. Notable agencies like Slavic Artists Management, Pajper Studio, and Sav taj glumac Casting contribute to Serbia’s vibrant entertainment industry by providing top-notch casting solutions for a wide range of media productions.
Serbia Creates Screen promotes the creative ecosystem in Serbia
Serbia Creates Screen celebrates the rich creative solutions and partnerships available in the county that can elevate any creative screen project. By collectively packaging the subsectors in ways that raise the profile of everyone involved, we contribute to market awareness and success by telling the story of an integrated, creative, tech savvy nation working at the top of its game.
Serbia Creates Screen underpins the message that the Serbian creative industries are the go-to partner for international screen productions, broadcasters and streamers seeking creative, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for all of their production needs.
Serbia’s Screen industry today
Serbia’s increasing popularity as a film partner is due to a number of elements including:
- Impeccable incentive programme
- Serbia currently invests 130 times more than it did in 2012 on cinematography and audio-visual production.
- Established industry infrastructure at costs that are considerably more competitive than other European countries
- Cost savings do not come at the expense of quality
- Varied scenic locations
- Skilled English-speaking creative crews (more than 86% English-speaking population)
- A positive visa environment for film workers
- Supportive Government – national & municipal Film Friendliness
- Economic stability
- Co-production: Serbia has signed the revised Council of Europe Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production, which means that Serbia no longer needs to make special bilateral contracts with countries that have already signed the Convention
Serbia’s Screen Industry Today
VFX & Post-Production
VFX & Post-Production
Serbia’s VFX landscape features influential boutique studios serving as comprehensive hubs for animation, offering end-to-end support and specialized services, covering the entire creative process from conceptualization to on-screen realization.CreaTech Industry
CreaTech Industry
CreaTech is a fast-developing sector in Serbia and Serbian companies have been exploring immersive technology, using AR, VR, MR, AI, 5G and other growing fields.
Gaming Industry
Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is a Serbian success story. The sector has experienced significant growth, with numerous talented developers, studios, contributing to the creation of engaging and innovative games.
Music
Music
The global demand for Serbian musicians in the field of film and gaming has been on the rise, with a particular interest in their unique ability to infuse compositions with the rich sounds of traditional Serbian instruments.
