Production Scheduling

Here is how this works in practice. We build shooting schedules that make the most of a production's time and budget in Croatia. Our team breaks down the script, groups scenes by location, cast and resources, and sequences the shoot so the unit moves efficiently between the Dalmatian coast, the islands and the continental interior. We factor in ferry timetables to islands such as Hvar. Brac and Vis, where boarding windows are fixed, daylight hours that differ between coastal and Zagreb units, and the access conditions attached to permits at historic sites. We build realistic days, allow for firm moves and weather, and keep the schedule aligned with the budget and crew openings, news on it as locations and permits firm up so each department can plan with confidence.

Here is the short of it. Scheduling in Croatia is set by climate and geography. The Adriatic coast has a Med climate, hot dry summers, mild winters and abundant sun, with the prime shooting season running spring through autumn, while the interior around Zagreb has a continental climate with colder winters. Coastal cities such as Dubrovnik draw heavy tourist traffic in peak summer. This shapes when historic locations can be filmed. The regional film commissions in Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Istria help set up access timing.

Productions including 'Game of Thrones', 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' and 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' on Vis have all scheduled around these factors. We use this knowledge to build schedules that catch the best light and access while keeping the shoot efficient.