COVID19 FAQ – Productions in Hungary
By the date of 23rd May, the number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 has reached 5 million, which means 80% of the adult population – including people receiving 1st or 2nd doses of the vaccines – making Hungary one of the most vaccinated countries in Europe. With pro-vaccine measurements, the number of people getting vaccinated continues to rise for the maximum safety of citizens and travellers of Hungary.
General questions
What safety measures are in place in public?
From 23rd May, the curfew has been lifted, restaurants and shops may return to their regular opening hours. With safety measures in place, all facilities and events can resume activities including public events, outdoor and indoor programs, leisure and sport centers. As per government it is required to wear masks in shops, on public transportation.
Are vendors/shops open?
Restaurants and vendors are open with regulare opening hours. Leisure facilities are open for people with immunity certificate, including zoos, museums, theatres, gyms and indoor swimming pools.
Are there limitations in place on how many people can be together enforced by government in your country?
Outdoor events are allowed upto 500 participants in total. Indoor events are allowed for people with immunity certificate. There are no limitations for crew size, as film production falls under the workplace category.
Travel information
Are there travel bans in place and if so they are more than 14 days quarantine on arrival? What is the current status of international and domestic travel bans?
In terms of business travel: All citizens of the EU, USA, Canada, UK, Sweden, Japan, and several other countries, are allowed to enter Hungary for work purposes. They need to provide an invitation letter, which we will send out before arrival but there is no more quarantine required. Most airlines are requesting a negative PCR test 48 hours before travel. Please contact us for more information.
Production questions
Can you produce something right now in your country? When will international filming start based on the best estimate?
Yes, we can produce local productions and internationally productions. Remote shooting is also available.
How does remote shooting work in Hungary?
We are well-prepared for all remote shooting solutions, remotely working with QTAKE and ZOOM joint technology. We have also succesfully tested Hugnarian developped, more cost-effective and safer remote shooting system with closed network security system, mastering the process of streaming and communicating on online platforms without delay, and make shooting remotely as smooth as possible.
Is crew available/willing to work?
Generally people want to and are willing to work.
Are there restrictions for crew size?
There are no additional limitations.
Locations
Departments & Safety measures
Costume design to fight stock shortage
Hungarian costume designers are well-prepared and always give a unique look for the production. Besides having a wide variety of wardrobe in stock, they offer replicas and custom made outfits.
Possibilities
- In-store purchase – Vendors/shops are open in the regular time frame (usual opening hours).
- Online purchase
- Shipping time can vary between 2 days – 2 weeks
- Custom made outfits
- Time effective
- Diversity of materials and textiles
- Replicate cloths that are unavailable
- Replicate cloths in a colour and a size that is suitable for the production
- Online fitting through video chat or photodocumentation also possible
Make up solution – Airbrush technic
Airbrush is one of the most fantastic things that could have happened in makeup. It’s fast, looks great in the camera, and is the most hygienic way to apply makeup.
What is an airbrush make up?
Airbrush makeup is makeup sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush instead of being applied with sponges, brushes, fingers, or other methods. An airbrush is characterized by 3 major parts. A powered compressor is used to create an even and controllable airflow through a medical grade hose. The hose connects to a metal, trigger-actioned gun. An airbrush system can be altered to suit every type of makeup application by changing the air pressure for lighter, heavier, detailed or broader makeups. It is popular in film, theater, bridal makeup and sunless tanning..
Airbrush makeup has become more popular with the advent of high-definition video and television (HD). Traditional powder or liquid based make-up can settle and appear in pores and wrinkles and be visible on HD film. As the makeup is sprayed on, it connects with the skin as millions of droplets of formula. The formula can create an even, sheer, natural appearance to the skin that, if applied properly for a natural look, can appear natural and non-heavy like traditional makeup. Airbrush makeup wears longer than traditional powder or liquid foundation, and is able to stay put upwards of 12–24 hours. Airbrush makeup is also available for easy eyeshadow, blush, eyebrows and lips and can be layered, shaded, highlighted and contoured. Application wise, the technique is more sanitary than traditional makeup application due the artist never having to touch the skin. It’s also faster, if done by a trained artist. Fantasy and special effects are able to be stenciled or created by freehand.
Safety measures
- Use airbrush – Spray make up onto the skin using an airbrush instead of applying with sponges, brushes, fingers, or other methods
- Shortening and rethinking make-up time – The make-up time should not exceed 15 minutes if you do not have to. This is how I would design beauty makeup for the actors. (Of course, the masking time will not be able to change)
- We double protect the actor during makeup time – The make up artist have to wear protective clothing such as a face mask and shield at the same time during the make up time.
- Raw materials – In a feature film, each character must maintain a separate set of brushes and a range of products, strictly labeled. In commercials, we need to use disposable brushes in the most critical areas like the eyes and mouth.
