Hungary gives you the incentive. We give you certainty.

WHO ARE WE?

BudaBest Pictures a newly established film and series production service company in Hungary, built on decades of large-scale production expertise and the proven legacy of UFA Produkció. Backed by more than 25 years of market experience, 10,500 scripted episodes and over 1,000 hours of entertainment content, we combine strong local production capabilities with international service workflows tailored to global film and high-end television productions.

We deliver reliable, senior-led execution with direct access to top-tier crews, transparent budgeting, strong production oversight and comprehensive permit management through established local authority relationships. Operating as a creative-service hybrid, we provide flexible, hands-on production support from development to final delivery, positioning Hungary as a cost-efficient and dependable European production hub for international partners.

WHY

HUNGARY?

Strong financial incentive

Hungary offers a 30% cash rebate on eligible film and high-end TV spend, providing predictable and transparent cost savings.

Major European service-production hub

With annual production spend approaching €1 billion, Hungary ranks among Europe’s leading territories for international film and series production.

Proven destination for global productions

Major studios, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Paramount etc. and A-list talent repeatedly choose Hungary for its reliability, infrastructure and experienced crews.

Globally known series are produced in Hungary

Major international series and blockbuster features return year after year, and the presence of A-list talent has become just as constant. World-famous actors, directors, and creative teams move through Budapest’s studios in a continuous flow.

Complete production ecosystem

World-class studios, skilled crews, competitive costs and decades of international delivery make Hungary a safe, efficient production base.

Budapest. The most versatile actor.

In recent years Budapest has played Rome, Paris, Berlin, Philadelphia and Moscow. It doubles as Eastern or Western Europe, a futuristic metropolis, a war zone or even the deserts of Dune and Mars.

WHY

BUDABEST?

Built on the decades-long large-scale production expertise of UFA Produkció, we offer a full range of end-to-end production services.

Strong service expertise for film & series

Dedicated service operations support international films and series in Hungary, with access to experienced local crews and world-class infrastructure. We combine deep local insight with international standards for seamless collaboration.

Cost-efficient execution without compromise

We run complex productions, hub structures and back-to-back workflows with optimised budgets and stable delivery. Our incentive-production expertise makes us a safe partner for internationally financed projects.

Trusted local partner

We understand Hungarian incentives, regulations and production realities while operating to global expectations. Clear structures and fast decision-making keep productions moving.

Risk reduction through experience

Reliable teams, established infrastructure and long-term broadcaster and studio relationships reduce operational risk. We are built for transparency, stability and delivery from prep to final wrap.

CONTACT

US

Emese Ács, Managing Director:

Emese began her career in commercial television, leading production and management on large-scale entertainment shows. Over the past decade she has held key leadership roles in the Hungarian production industry, managing high-volume productions, modernising creative portfolios and developing international standard workflows.

Zsolt Pakots, Head of Production:
Zsolt has been working in the Hungarian media and television industry for more than 35 years. He began his career at Hungarian Public Television, and later joined TV3 at the launch of commercial television in Hungary. He then continued his professional path at RTL, before holding senior management positions at HírTV, Lánchíd Rádió, Sonitus Média and Class FM. Since 2021, he has been part of UFA Produkció, where he works together with Emese on the activities of the BudaBest production company as Head of Production.