Cost Estimation Services

Here is how this works in practice. We produce cost guesses that give producers a realistic picture of what a project will cost in Croatia before budgets are locked. Our team prices crew, gear, locations, transport, lodging and post against today's local rates, drawing on direct experience of shoots on the Dalmatian coast, in Zagreb and across the islands. We break guesses down by department and phase so financiers and producers can see where money goes and where backup is needed. We factor in the euro as the working currency.

VAT at 25%, ferry and travel costs unique to island production, and the seasonal pricing that comes with a spring-to-autumn peak. Where a production may qualify for the national rebates. We model its effect on the bottom line so the guess reflects net as well as gross cost.

Here is the short of it. Accurate guessing in Croatia depends on knowing the rebates landscape. HAVC, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre, administers the 'Filming in Croatia' programme. A cash rebates of 25% on qualifying Croatian spend that rises to 30% for shoots in less-developed regions. Croatia adopted the euro on 1 January 2023. This removed currency-conversion uncertainty for global shoots. The regional film commissions in Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Istria can advise on local cost factors.

Here is the breakdown. Major shoots including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' have shown that Croatia can absorb large-scale spend efficiently. We use this context to build guesses that hold up under financier scrutiny and the rebates audit, giving shoots confidence that the figure they plan around is the figure they will meet.