Production Value

Working Conditions in Poland

Permits

POLAND is a member of European Union. No special working permits for EU citizens are required.

Working Hours

Working day is 12 hours (for feature films and series)
One hour lunch break within 12 hours is mandatory. Lunch is held after 5-6 hours of work.
There is a 10 hours lay-over time required between end of shooting and start of next shooting day.
6 working days weeks allowed (but usually the 6th shooting day is allowed only once within a 2-week timeframe).
On longer productions: 5-day weeks (subject to negotiations).

Overtime

Each extra hour is + 10% (no progressive overhours)
Night overtime is subject to negotiations and – when properly planned - can be agreed without surcharges, but in specific cases surcharges may apply.
Working on Sunday or Holiday is 150% or 200% (subject to negotiations).

Rates

Currency in Poland is Zloty (PLN or ZL). 2014 average exchange rate 1 Euro = 4,28 PLN
Flat rates are most common.

Please refer to the document [DOC] (“Estimated Costs for Filming in Poland”)

Transportation

bus (7-9 passengers) with a driver 650 zl/day ( + 2,75zl/km (above 100 km limit)
truck (lights, camera, construction, grip) 600-800 zl/day + 3,50zl/km (above 100 km limit)

Allowances (PER DIEMS)

Regular Per Diem – 45 zł / per person/ day (25% breakfast, 50% lunch, 25% dinner)
Film Catering (incl.Break Fast+ Lunch+ Dinner) – 90 zł / per person / day

Actors’ Rates

Feature film actor’s fees starts from 1500 PLN up to maximum ~ 8000 zl, unless it's special appearance which could be 10 000 zl or more.

Extras & Featured Extras

Extras – 150 – 250 zł

POC Extras might be harder / more expensive to reach, especially in some far locations

Extras are entitled to catering – ca. 35 zł / extra / day

Extras can work 10 or 12 hours and are entitled to a lunch.

Featured Extras vary between 600 PLN - 1500 PLN (depending on complexity, difficulty, for ex nudity)

Sources of Information

Polish Film Institute – www.pisf.pl
Polish Film Commission – www.polishfilmcommission.pl
Polish Film Database – www.filmpolski.pl

Important Budgeting Information

For EU Members VAT is not applicable therefor Polish Service Production/ Pratner provided with EU VAT ID will not charge VAT on top of invoice. For non EU members 23% VAT will be charged.

30% Cash Rebate Incentive Available - – Polish Film Institute

Regional Funds accesible for foreign Productions.