Zsolt Tolmár


1st Assistant Director

Zsolt began his career as Viggo Mortensen’s stand-in on the feature “Good” before stepping behind the camera as an AD. From international returning series to big budget Hollywood pictures, Zsolt has proved himself to be a reliable pair of hands running the floors of productions of all scales. Based in Budapest, he is available to work worldwide.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

1st Assistant Director

FBI International

1st Assistant Director

"Our production was based in Budapest, but over the course of the series we also filmed in 13 other countries. Each time, Zsolt managed the challenging task of coordinating both our core Budapest crew and the local crews in whichever country we were filming. This was no small feat, yet every shoot—no matter the location—ran smoothly and without a hitch.

Zsolt’s scheduling skills are exceptional. He runs the set with calm authority, complete control, and great persuasion—always treating everyone with the utmost respect. Because of his professionalism and deep understanding of each crew member’s responsibilities, he brings out the very best in everyone. His knowledge and preparation allow the set to run with remarkable efficiency; I never felt I was waiting on anything because he was always one step ahead.

Creatively, Zsolt is an excellent collaborator. He offers valuable input on locations, blocking, and logistical solutions, and he’s someone I can always count on to bounce ideas off of. His tireless work ethic, both in prep and during the shoot, makes him an irreplaceable asset to any production.

Without hesitation, Zsolt would be my first call as 1st AD, no matter where in the world I was filming."

Michael Katleman - Executive Producer & Directing Producer - FBI: International

Selected credits


date
production
director / production company
television:
2025
12 12 12
Kari Skogland / Anonymous Content for Apple TV+
2025
FBI INTERNATIONAL Series 4
(Filmed in Prague, Venice, Tokyo)
various / Wolf Entertainment for CBS
2024
FBI INTERNATIONAL Series 3
(Filmed in Croatia, Tuscany, Amsterdam, Budapest)
various / Wolf Entertainment for CBS
2023
FBI INTERNATIONAL Series 2
(Filmed in Berlin, Croatia, Budapest)
various / Wolf Entertainment for CBS
2021
FBI INTERNATIONAL
(Filmed in Prague, Austria, Budapest, Croatia)
various / Wolf Entertainment for CBS
2021
HALO (Additional 2nd Unit 1st AD)
various / 343 Industries for Paramount+
2021
THE LAST KINGDOM Series 5
various / Carnival Film & Television for Netflix
2020
BAPTISTE Series 2 (2nd Unit 1st AD)
various / Two Brothers Pictures for BBC
2019
TREADSTONE (Additional Unit 1st AD)
various / Jaguar Bite for Amazon
2019
THE LAST KINGDOM Series 4 (2nd Unit 1st AD)
various / Carnival Film & Television for Netflix
2017
STRIKE BACK Series 6
various / Left Bank Pictures for Sky
2016
THE LAST KINGDOM Series 2 (2nd Unit 1st AD)
various / Carnival Film & Television for Netflix
feature films:
2024
ORPHAN
László Nemes / Good Chaos
2023
THE LAST KINGDOM: SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE
Edward Bazalgette / Carnival Film & Television for Netflix
2020
BATTLE: FREESTYLE
Ingvild Søderlind / Netflix
2018
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (Splinter Unit)
Tim Miller / Paramount Pictures
2018
RED SPARROW (Splinter Unit, Hungary)
Francis Lawrence / Chernin Entertainment
2017
THE HUNTER’S PRAYER (Hungary)
Jonathan Mostow / Apollo Media
2017
ATOMIC BLONDE (Second Unit Hungary)
David Leitch / Focus Features
2016
MUDBOUND (Hungary)
Dee Rees / Armory Films
Nominated for 4 Oscar Awards. Another 36 wins & 113 nominations
2016
DON’T BREATHE
Fede Alvarez / Screen Gems
2016
BUDAPEST NOIR (Additional Photography)
Éva Gárdos / Pioneer Pictures
As 2nd Assistant Director
television:
2020
BAPTISTE Series 2 (Floor 2nd AD)
various / Two Brothers Pictures for BBC
2019
TREADSTONE (Floor 2nd AD)
various / Jaguar Bite for Amazon
2019
THE LAST KINGDOM Series 4 (Floor 2nd AD)
various / Carnival Film & Television for Netflix
2018
STRIKE BACK Series 6 (Floor 2nd AD)
various / Left Bank Pictures for Sky
2016
MAIGRET (Floor 2nd AD)
Ashley Pearce / Fragile Films for BritBox
2015
STRIKE BACK Series 5
various / Left Bank Pictures for Sky
2014
HOUDINI
Uli Edel / Lionsgate Television
2013
STRIKE BACK Series 4
various / Left Bank Pictures for Sky
feature films:
2018
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (Floor 2nd AD)
Tim Miller / Paramount Pictures
2018
RADIOACTIVE (Floor 2nd AD)
Marjane Satrapi / StudioCanal
2018
RED SPARROW (Floor 2nd AD)
Francis Lawrence / Chernin Entertainment
2017
THE HUNTER’S PRAYER (Floor 2nd AD)
Jonathan Mostow / Apollo Media