Locations and what they can play
| Location | Can play | From Almaty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | a European city | our base | all year round |
| Medeu and Shymbulak | the Alps | 22 km | green June–September, snow November–April |
| Kolsai and Kaindy | a fairy tale | 296 km | green June–September, snow November–April |
| Assy Plateau | high-altitude Mongolia | 257 km | green June–September, snow November–April |
| Charyn Canyon | the Grand Canyon | 211 km | April–June, September–October |
| Burabay | Canada | flight to Astana + 257 km | June–September, snow in winter |
| Astana | a city of the future | 1 h 45 min flight | May–September |
| Turkestan | the Silk Road | direct flight | March–May, September–October |
Almaty, the mountains above it and Charyn can be shot from one base: the crew stays in the city and drives to set.
Korean cast on the ground
Kazakhstan has a large Korean community, so supporting roles, bit parts and extras of Korean appearance are cast here — there is no need to fly them from Korea. Our database has 200+ actors for supporting roles and bit parts and 3000+ extras of Indian, Korean and Chinese appearance.
How we keep a drama schedule
- A minute-by-minute schedule: every shooting day is planned, with backup locations.
- A scout report before departure: photos, distances, light and access for every spot.
- A coordinator who speaks Korean, from the first email to the crew’s departure.
- Street and road closures in central Almaty are agreed with the city and police 15 days in advance.
Visas and timing
- Scouting: Korean citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days per visit and up to 60 days in any 180 days.
- Work on set: a C3 work visa — allow 8–12 weeks.
- Scouting and standard permits — 2–4 weeks.
Members of our team have worked on Kesu (Kazakhstan — South Korea, dir. Daulet Zhumabayev, 2026).