Siberia & Baikal
Siberia is a land of extremes — breathtaking, remote, and steeped in mystery. Stretching across thousands of kilometers and multiple time zones, it is a region of raw landscapes, indigenous cultures, and untouched nature. For filmmakers, Siberia offers powerful visuals and a profound sense of place.
At the heart of this region lies Lake Baikal, the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world — a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Russia’s most iconic natural landmarks. Surrounded by mountains, pine forests, and shamanic traditions, Baikal is ideal for productions exploring environmental themes, spirituality, or simply looking for an awe-inspiring setting. Whether in summer, when the lake is crystal clear and dotted with fishing boats, or winter, when it turns into a frozen world of surreal beauty, Baikal offers unmatched cinematic value.
Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude are the main logistical bases for the Baikal region. These cities offer basic film infrastructure, bilingual fixers, and access to local crews and equipment. Our team can coordinate reliable transport into remote areas, including 4x4 support, boats, drones, and even snowmobiles or dog sleds, depending on the season.
Beyond Baikal, Siberia offers endless production opportunities: the taiga forests of Krasnoyarsk Krai, the dramatic cliffs of the Lena River in Yakutia, the vast Altai mountains, and the icy tundra of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. These locations are ideal for documentaries, historical dramas, survival narratives, or any project seeking grand natural scale and atmospheric tension.
The region is home to a diverse population, including Buryats, Evenks, Yakuts, and other indigenous groups, offering cultural authenticity and unique storytelling perspectives. Local traditions, from throat singing to shamanic rituals, can be sensitively captured with the right guidance — and we provide culturally aware fixers and translators to support this.
While Siberia’s infrastructure is more limited and weather can be challenging, the reward is access to visual worlds few crews have captured. With our on-ground experience and trusted network, we make filming in Siberia possible, safe, and creatively fulfilling.
Useful links:
Flights to Novosibirsk, Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk
Tourist information center of Krasnoyarsk region
Related projects:
Russia: Where travel begins
Metafrax Group - Foundation of tomorrow
At the heart of this region lies Lake Baikal, the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world — a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Russia’s most iconic natural landmarks. Surrounded by mountains, pine forests, and shamanic traditions, Baikal is ideal for productions exploring environmental themes, spirituality, or simply looking for an awe-inspiring setting. Whether in summer, when the lake is crystal clear and dotted with fishing boats, or winter, when it turns into a frozen world of surreal beauty, Baikal offers unmatched cinematic value.
Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude are the main logistical bases for the Baikal region. These cities offer basic film infrastructure, bilingual fixers, and access to local crews and equipment. Our team can coordinate reliable transport into remote areas, including 4x4 support, boats, drones, and even snowmobiles or dog sleds, depending on the season.
Beyond Baikal, Siberia offers endless production opportunities: the taiga forests of Krasnoyarsk Krai, the dramatic cliffs of the Lena River in Yakutia, the vast Altai mountains, and the icy tundra of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. These locations are ideal for documentaries, historical dramas, survival narratives, or any project seeking grand natural scale and atmospheric tension.
The region is home to a diverse population, including Buryats, Evenks, Yakuts, and other indigenous groups, offering cultural authenticity and unique storytelling perspectives. Local traditions, from throat singing to shamanic rituals, can be sensitively captured with the right guidance — and we provide culturally aware fixers and translators to support this.
While Siberia’s infrastructure is more limited and weather can be challenging, the reward is access to visual worlds few crews have captured. With our on-ground experience and trusted network, we make filming in Siberia possible, safe, and creatively fulfilling.
Useful links:
Flights to Novosibirsk, Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk
Tourist information center of Krasnoyarsk region
Related projects:
Russia: Where travel begins
Metafrax Group - Foundation of tomorrow
Filming in Siberia & Baikal region
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