Hungarian Film Commissioner Csaba Kael Talks Hungary’s Appeal to Hollywood: ‘We Have a Special DNA’
variety.comValerie Wu Intern “Poor Things,” starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, has already generated a substantial amount of Oscars buzz, becoming a major contender for next year’s awards season.
What less people might know about the film is that it was shot in Budapest, Hungary — a location that appealed to the “Poor Things” filmmakers for its “abundant studio space,” “highly skilled crew base,” “favorable costs” and “attractive 30% cash rebate,” according to Christopher Vourlias of Variety.
Not only that, but Hollywood filmmakers have historically used Hungary in their productions, with films like “Dune,” “Blade Runner 2049” and “Black Widow” all being shot in Budapest.
That appeal has made Budapest one of the largest production hubs in all of Europe, coming second to only the U.K. As for what makes Budapest and Hungary such a draw for the film industry, Hungarian commissioner of film Csaba Kael and Variety‘s EVP of global content Steven Gaydos sat down to discuss Hungary’s film industry and the country’s impact in Hollywood.
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