Marine & Wildlife Filming

Hungary is landlocked, so we focus instead on freshwater and steppe ecosystems. Lake Balaton (Central Europe's largest freshwater lake), the Danube and Tisza rivers, the thermal lake at Hévíz, and the wetlands of Hortobágy and Lake Tisza all provide outstanding locations for filming aquatic life, waterbirds and freshwater habitats.

Hungary's iconic species include the grey cattle and racka sheep of the Hortobágy puszta, great bustards (one of Europe's heaviest flying birds), and white storks nesting on rooftops across the countryside. Hortobágy National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major migratory bird hub, with cranes, geese, herons and raptors gathering in huge numbers.

Yes, we work with experienced Hungarian wildlife cinematographers who know Hortobágy, Lake Balaton and the Mátra and Bükk forests intimately. Many have credits with European broadcast natural history teams and can build long-stay hides for great bustard and crane work.

Filming inside Hortobágy and other national parks requires authorisation from the park administration plus coordination with the Hungarian National Museum and Heritage Protection Office. River filming permits go through local port authorities and water management. The Hungarian Film Commission can assist with expedited processing.

Yes, we offer professional freshwater underwater cinematography with RED, ARRI and Sony cameras in housings. Our divers are experienced in Lake Balaton, Hévíz thermal lake and the clear pools of mountain streams, and work safely with carp, pike, perch and other freshwater species.

Crane migration through Hortobágy peaks in October and November with up to 100,000 birds; great bustard lek displays happen in March and April; white storks are active April through August; and Lake Balaton fish activity is best in late spring and summer. We advise on the best window for each subject.