Take 01
1975
The Promised Land (Ziemia obiecana)
Łódź textile factories, Poznański Palace, Piotrkowska Street
51.7592°N, 19.4560°E
Lodz
Professional film production services in Łódź — Poland's film capital. Home to the legendary National Film School, the Łódź Film Commission, and a UNESCO City of Film designation.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Lodz
Take 02
1962
Knife in the Water (Nóż w wodzie)
Łódź Film School productions, Mazury lakes, Łódź interiors
Take 03
2006
Inland Empire
Manufaktura factories, Piotrkowska Street, Łódź industrial spaces
Take 04
2018
Cold Blood (Zimna wojna shorts)
Łódź Film School soundstages, Księży Młyn, EC1 power plant district
Take 05
2022
Eo
Łódź region rural locations, Łódź Film School production support
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Lodz
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Manufaktura Complex
27-hectare former textile factory with grand 19th-century industrial halls, vast courtyards, and red-brick façades. One of Europe's largest adaptive reuse projects.
Piotrkowska Street
Over 5 km of Art Nouveau and eclectic architecture with the Walk of Fame featuring stars of Polish cinema. Versatile urban backdrop for period and contemporary scenes.
Moderate
EC1 — National Centre for Film Culture
Converted 1907 power plant housing film exhibition spaces, screening rooms, and the Łódź Film Commission. Industrial architecture with a cinematic heritage.
Easy
Manufaktura & Księży Młyn
Massive 19th-century Poznański cotton factory complex transformed into a cultural and entertainment hub. Nearby Księży Młyn is a preserved workers' settlement with red-brick charm.
EC1 District
Revitalized power plant district near the main station housing the National Centre for Film Culture, Łódź Film Commission, and a science museum. The heart of Łódź's film infrastructure.
OFF Piotrkowska
Trendy creative quarter in a former cotton factory at Piotrkowska 138, filled with independent galleries, design studios, street food vendors, and hipster bars. Popular for lifestyle and music video shoots.
Scene 03 — The Case for Lodz
Why Film in Lodz
- ✓ Poland's film capital — home to the National Film School and UNESCO City of Film designation
- ✓ Łódź Film Commission at EC1 provides dedicated, experienced production support
- ✓ Vast industrial heritage architecture offers unique, versatile backdrops unavailable elsewhere in Europe
- ✓ Poland's 30% cash rebate with additional 5% regional bonus (Łódź qualifies for the regional uplift)
- ✓ Significantly lower production costs than Warsaw or Kraków, with excellent local crew availability
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports LCJ (6 km from city center) ▼
Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ) — 6 km from city center
BusTaxiPrivate transferRideshare
Local Transit tram · taxi ▼
tram
Tram network connecting major districts along and perpendicular to Piotrkowska Street.
Crew tip: Trams run along key filming corridors. Equipment transport is straightforward given lower traffic density than Warsaw.
taxi
Available via apps (Bolt, Uber) and taxi ranks. Very affordable compared to larger Polish cities.
Crew tip: Large vehicle hire readily available. Łódź's flat terrain and wide streets make equipment logistics easy.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Parking is generally easier than in Warsaw or Kraków. Street parking available near most filming locations.
Contact Łódź Film Commission for production vehicle permits near Piotrkowska and heritage sites.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Most filming locations accessible within 15-25 minutes. The city is relatively compact with good road connections.
Ready?
Plan Your Lodz Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Poland's UNESCO City of Film.