Tour Details

Step into the cinematic heart of Croatia on the Film & Creative Industries Tour (6 Days) – a dynamic journey designed for film schools, creative arts students, and production professionals eager to explore one of Europe’s fastest-growing filming destinations. From medieval fortresses turned into fantasy kingdoms to modern studios and animation hubs, this tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Croatia’s thriving creative landscape.

Begin in Dubrovnik, where you’ll discover how the city became the legendary King’s Landing and Canto Bight. Guided tours through real filming locations from Game of Thrones and Star Wars reveal how heritage spaces are transformed for the screen. Participate in a hands-on location-scouting exercise, learning to evaluate light, texture, and setting through a producer’s lens.

Continue to Split, exploring Diocletian’s Palace, both a UNESCO site and a living film set. Meet local producers and film office representatives who will share insights into shooting in protected heritage zones, managing crews, and balancing logistics with creativity.

Sail to Vis Island, home to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and experience firsthand the challenges of filming on remote locations, from transporting equipment to engaging local communities.

Wrap up in Zagreb, the creative capital. Visit Jadran Film Studios for a look at professional production facilities, and dive into animation at Zagreb Film, where you’ll learn about the iconic “Zagreb School” and its global influence. End your journey at the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), where experts explain film incentives, co-production opportunities, and pathways into the industry.

This immersive tour blends education, inspiration, and practical experience, perfect for anyone passionate about bringing stories to life on screen.

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From

Dubrovnik

To

Zagreb

Price Includes

comfortable tourist vehicle and all transportation costs
arrival and departure airport transfers
professional licensed driver/guide during the trip
driver's accommodation
all government taxes and VAT

Price Excludes

arrival and departure flight tickets
meals which are not specified in the itinerary
personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1Dubrovnik: (Arrival) Film Destination Overview

Arrive in Dubrovnik, check in, and open with a session on Croatia’s global filming profile and incentives, using Dubrovnik’s high‑profile credits (Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) to frame location value, permitting in heritage zones, and production scale.

Day 2Dubrovnik: 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars' Logistics

Guided walk through key King’s Landing sites (Lovrijenac, Jesuit Steps, City Walls/harbors) plus Star Wars Canto Bight spots to compare creative use of public space, closures, and art department overlays, followed by a hands‑on location‑scouting exercise.

Day 3Split: Diocletian’s Palace Production Lab

Transfer to Split for a film walk in Diocletian’s Palace cellars and alleys used as Meereen interiors/exteriors, then meet the Split‑Dalmatia Film Office and a local line producer to discuss permits, crew, unit bases, and heritage‑site constraints.

Day 4Vis Island: Mamma Mia Case Study

Full‑day ferry trip to Vis for a curated tour of Mamma Mia locations around Vis/Komiža with discussion on remote‑island logistics, community engagement, and asset moves, scheduled against ferry timetables to ensure ample on‑site time.

Day 5Zagreb: HAVC, Studios and Animation

Morning briefing at the Croatian Audiovisual Centre on cash rebates, cultural test, and local partners, followed by a behind‑the‑scenes visit at Jadran Film and an animation/demo workshop with Zagreb Film on the Zagreb School’s legacy and current training pipelines.