Everything an international producer needs to plan a shoot in Uzbekistan — written by a local production company that has supported 20+ international clients and collaborated with broadcasters including CNBC. Use this as your overview, then dive into the linked pages for detail.
Why Film in Uzbekistan
Diverse looks in one country (Silk Road cities, desert, mountains, modern Tashkent), local costs far below Western Europe, a supportive permit regime, and a filming rebate of up to 20% on qualifying spend. See filming in Uzbekistan.
Permits, Visas and Customs (the essentials)
Permit: general filming permit via the Cinematography Agency, ~5 working days; include the required script. Site-specific agreements for particular locations.
Visa: tied to normal entry rules; visa-free nationalities need no special filming visa.
Equipment: no ATA Carnet — use temporary import; clearance 2–48 hours with prepared paperwork.
Full detail on the permits & customs page.
What It Costs
There’s no single price for a shoot — it depends on crew size, equipment, locations, schedule and post. Local crew day rates start around $250 and scale with seniority and kit; equipment from ~$200–$500/day; hotels $75–150/night; van $150/day; catering $25–50/person/day. Full breakdown and what drives your budget on the film production page.
Crew and Equipment
A 10-person core team and ~50-person talent pool, typically assembled in 1–2 days, on Sony FX6/F3 with specialist kit (including LiveU transmission) sourced as needed. See camera crew and local crew.
Locations and Logistics
~50 scouted locations across Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, the Kyzylkum desert and Tashkent. Remote areas like the Aral Sea region need extra logistics planning; most kit and senior crew are based in Tashkent and Samarkand.
Proof It Works
CNBC × ADB Annual Meeting, Samarkand (2026): 12-person crew, live hit to CNBC Singapore/London via LiveU, plus a separately mixed exclusive panel feature.
Government bilateral, Tashkent (2024): uninterrupted feed across 16 camera positions (25-person crew) after a same-day HDMI→SDI re-rig; client returned the next year for a documentary.
What clients say
Nahed
"A strong understanding of the requirements and sensitivities of a government-level engagement… a trusted and capable partner for large-scale and government-related projects."
Plan Your Shoot
Tell us the project, dates and locations and we’ll handle permits, crew, kit and logistics.
30 Navoi Street,
Tashkent 100011, Uzbekistan
Office: +998 55 510 50 60 Mobile: +998 97 850 60 00
