Moskino showcases capabilities of Moscow Film Cluster at DICM

Moskino presented the capabilities of the Moscow Film Cluster to international film and television producers at the Dubai International Content Market (DICM), which opened on 10 November at Madinat Jumeirah.

The showcase covered location shooting, virtual production, post-production and financial incentives.

With producers under growing pressure to optimise budgets, meet tight schedules and access advanced technologies, Moscow is positioning itself as a flexible production hub for global projects.

The Moscow Film Cluster, an initiative launched by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, brings together outdoor filming locations, sound stages, post-production facilities and virtual production technologies.

Its modular approach allows international producers to use specific facilities and services without relocating an entire production to Moscow.

This helps optimise resources, reduce logistical complexity and integrate Moscow-based teams into existing international workflows.

At the Film in Moscow booth, industry professionals explored the cluster’s key facilities, including the outdoor filming locations at Film City and the production infrastructure of Film Factory. Particular attention was given to virtual production and visual effects, which can reduce shooting time, simplify complex scenes and expand creative possibilities.

Financial incentives are another key part of Moscow’s offer.

The city’s rebate programme allows eligible productions to recover up to 45% of qualifying production expenditure, making Moscow an attractive option for international projects seeking to optimise production costs.