The filming permit for commercial programs and advertising on the maritime property is granted by the competent local self-government unit based on the Maritime Property Management Plan.
The Split-Dalmatia County has created a separate web platform, “Pomorsko dobro“, which enables more transparent and efficient management and the use of maritime assets in the Split-Dalmatia County.
An information system has been integrated into the web platform (direct access: https://adria-gis.com/pupd/), enabling a simpler review of all data on the maritime domain, such as maritime domain management plans, permits, concessions, maritime domain borders and port areas in the Split-Dalmatia County.
For all inquiries related to the issuance of permits for filming in the maritime domain, you can contact the Administrative Department for Tourism and Maritime Affairs of the Split-Dalmatia County by e-mail info@filmingindalmatia.hr
The public institution More i Krš can grant concession approvals for the economic use of natural resources and performance of other permitted activities in the protected areas and speleological facilities they manage, including the activity of filming and photography in protected areas to a legal person or an individual for a period of up to five years ( NN 80/13, 15/18, 14/19 and 127/19) Art. 188).
The exceptions are maritime properties, forests, and forest land owned by the Republic of Croatia in which case a public institution cannot grant concession approvals.
Legal and natural persons must be registered to perform certain activities, i.e. for photography and recording.
Concession approval can be granted directly upon request:
for performing one-off activities or activities that are not performed for more than seven days continuously on an annual basis,
to the owner and/or holder of rights of the land where the entrance/exit of the speleological facility is located,
to the owner and/or holder of rights to real estate within the protected area.
The Annual Program prescribes the concession fee for the performance of economic activities in protected areas for the protection, maintenance, preservation, promotion and use of the protected area.
In accordance with Article 16 of the Audiovisual Activities Act (Official Gazette 61/18, hereinafter: the Audiovisual Activities Act), the producer is required to submit a notice of audiovisual work filming to the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (hereinafter: HAVC).
Submitting a notice of filming an audiovisual work within the territory of the Republic of Croatia is mandatory for the following types of audiovisual works, regardless of how they are made available to the public:
• Feature film
• Short film
• Animated film
• Documentary film
• Experimental film
• TV series
• Promotional video
Upon proper submission of the filming notice, HAVC issues a Certificate of Audiovisual Work Registration.
This certificate does not represent a filming permit, but serves exclusively for statistical monitoring of audiovisual activities.
An application for cooperation with SDFU (Split-Dalmatia Film Office) regarding filming and/or photography within the Split-Dalmatia County must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of filming and/or photography.
This document is intended solely for local administrative purposes and does not constitute a filming permit.
For any official filming permission, you may need to partner with a local film production and distribution company.
Their knowledge of local filming regulations and procedures will significantly reduce the time needed for the preparation and execution of your project.
You can find a list of production companies in our directory.
Financial incentive for film and TV productions shot in Croatia is available to international and local filmmakers in the form of a 25% rebate on qualified spending in Croatia. An additional 5% is approved for productions filming in regions with below-average development.
The variety of filming locations, combined with high-quality local service providers and financial feasibility make Croatia one of the top destinations on the world filmmaking map.
You can claim incentives for the following categories:
The rebate does not apply to commercials, reality television, entertainment shows and soap operas.
Find out more about filming incentives at: https://filmingincroatia.hr/hr/program-poticaja/
The Split-Dalmatia Film Office (SDFU) was established to make your filming experience in our county seamless and memorable. We specialize in obtaining captivating locations, providing logistical support, securing all permits, and facilitating connections with local film professionals and hospitality providers.
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