December 10, 2025
Belgrade has been selected as one of Europe’s top five filming locations in the running for the EUFCN Location Award 2025, the most prestigious European recognition for exceptional filming locations and outstanding collaboration with international productions. This year’s nomination comes thanks to the US series The Librarians: The Next Chapter, brought to life in Serbia by the production company Balkanic Media. It marks an important achievement that reinforces Belgrade’s growing presence on both the European and global film map.
The series brought major international visibility to the city, showcasing some of its most iconic sites, including Kalemegdan Fortress, Military Museum, National Theatre, Zvezdara Observatory, and the pedestrian area around Knez Mihailova Street. In the show, Belgrade appears as a vibrant intersection of magical, mythical realms and contemporary urban life, while elements of Serbian folklore play a key role in the narrative of this popular American franchise.
“This nomination is a great recognition that film destinations are not spontaneous phenomena, but the result of a persistent partnership between the local film community and the trust of foreign partners. In achieving this goal, the cooperation of institutions, both city and republic, to constantly support film productions, strategically, logistically and financially, is of crucial importance”, said Milica Božanić from the Serbian Film Commission.
The jury selecting the winner among Belgrade, Figueira da Foz (Portugal), Inari (Lapland, Finland), La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain), and Sangerhausen (Germany) consists of five acclaimed professionals from the European and global screen industries: Alessandro Bonino (Production Supervisor, Wildside), Andrea Keener (Location Manager), Gail McQuillan (Head of TV Production, Blueprint Pictures), Sue Quinn (Supervising Location Manager), and Caroline von Kühn (Executive Director, Oxbelly). While they choose the official winner, the public can also cast their votes online for the EUFCN Audience Location Award 2025.
The production of The Librarians: The Next Chapter engaged a wide range of Serbian film professionals, including actors, technicians, set designers, and costume departments, once again demonstrating that Serbia offers a competitive, reliable, and creative film industry capable of supporting demanding international projects.
“After producing dozens of shows with Dean Devlin and Electric Entertainment in Serbia, Librarians: The Next Chapter presented us with an exceptional creative opportunity, as it engaged local creatives, from actors to cinematography, costumes and designers, integrating local talent into the core of the creative process and story telling. It strengthened the collaboration between city authorities and cultural institutions, demonstrating the mutual benefits of showcasing exceptional city locations on a truly international show”, says Jonathan English of Balkanic Media.
Those who wish to support Belgrade in securing the title can vote via LINK.
Voting is open until January 30, 2026, and the winner of the EUFCN Location Award 2025 will be announced in February 2026 during the EFM/Berlinale.