MediaPro Studios. A primer.
MediaPro Studios is one of Eastern Europe’s largest and longest established film studio, with a
tradition in cinema spanning over 60 years and thousands of films.
The Studio is part MediaPro Entertainment, the content creation and production arm of
Central European Media Enterprises, the region’s largest content creator and distributor. With
production services, facilities and over 25 TV stations in 6 countries, Time Warner-backed CME
is the largest player of the area in the industry.
MediaPro Studios’ 19 stages in Buftea, Romania are now
the center of a regional network of facilities. Dozens of
other stages are used for production throughout the
CME countries (Romania, Czech Republic, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia).
By this, MediaPro Studios can function
as a regional, trans-border entity for
production
purposes,
giving
you
access to facilities, resources and
talent across Central Europe, not to
mention essential local know-how.
The studio grounds cover almost 100 acres,
including access to a lake and a forest park.
A total of 19 sound-stages cover 234,000 sq
ft (21,500 sq m)
All stages are fully equipped for film
productions and come in various sizes,
including twin-stage format. The largest has
45,200 sq ft (4200 sq m) and it can easily
accommodate extensive sets.
3 stages come with indoor water tanks fit for
underwater filming, including a dedicated
tank stage (124x65x16 ft/ 37,7x19,7x5 m).
Every stage can be completely greenscreened and a permanent green-screen
stage is available.
Standing sets are shoot-ready, and our
backlot (over 25 acres) offers all the space
you need for additional set building
STAGES
STAGE 2
STAGES
STAGE 12
Started with the lavish sets of the 50s and 60s,
MediaPro Studios tradition sets us apart as the most
experienced and dedicated builders in the region.
For more than 50 years the Studio has been
providing a full range of set construction services.
We rely on a highly trained and experienced staff of
60 full-time employees and an additional crews of
freelancers
With our studio’s integration in MediaPro
Entertainment and CME, our set construction
services have now been expanded to include all
territories where CME is active.
The “FRENCH STREET” standing set
SET CONSTRUCTION
“JACQOU LE CROQUANT”
“THE DARK IS RISING”
“GUNPOWDER, TREASON & PLOT”
SET CONSTRUCTION
“BUNRAKU”
MediaPro Studios is offering its clients a
complete technical inventory, up-todate technology technology and highly
trained support staff.
From cameras, lenses, camera grip, video equipment
and dolly grip to lighting equipment and accessories,
we have everything that is needed to shoot your
vision. Our camera pool ranges from 35mm film
cameras to the latest ARRI Alexa packages.
EQUIPMENT
“THE DARK IS RISING”, 2007
“CES AMOURS LA”
Numerous movie collaborations with leading SFX
figures created the best local special effects team of
experts in Eastern Europe, now under the direct
supervision of Academy Award Winner for Special
Effects, Nick Allder.
The department provides complete services:
mechanical effects, weather effects, gunshot and
pyrotechnical effects and even larger scale actions
such as flooding, underwater shoots or major set
riggings.
“THE CAVE”
SFX
“BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE”
The studio owns an impressive collection of 30,000
costumes as well as an equally expansive props
repository.
“BUNRAKU”
The costume and props manufacturing workshops have
been active for over 50 years and have virtually
limitless capacity of range and scale.
The Studio’s integration in the region-wide CME
network provides access to props and costumes from
partner territories, exponentially increasing the choices
offered.
“GUNPOWDER, TREASON & PLOT”
PROPS & COSTUMES
Central & Eastern Europe is a hotbed of digital art talent and
Mediapro Magic Factory manages to integrate cutting-edge
CGI and our VFX technology and talent into our production
and post production workflow facilities.
“FIRE AND ICE”, 2008
TV COMMERCIAL, 2010
MEDIAPRO MAGIC FACTORY
One of the most geographically
diverse countries in Europe,
Romania, combines high
summits, rolling grasslands,
beaches, and attractive
coastlines all within driving
distance of the capital.
Romania’s unspoiled nature is
complemented by modern
infrastructure and facilities.
Bucharest, the capital, is
illustrative of this diversity. With
areas and architecture
reflecting Russian, European,
South American and Oriental
influences, Bucharest can offer
a visual versatility few other
places can.
LOCATIONS - ROMANIA
Through the nature of MediaPro
Studios relationship with CME we can
provide access and logistics for
locations in any of he the territories
where CME is active – Romania, Czech
Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia
and Bulgaria.
LOCATIONS
Member of the EU
20% tax incentive since 2010
Full VAT refund for local
expenses
2 TV broadcasters in the country
– Nova TV and Nova Cinema
6 sound – stages with attached
offices and facilities in Barrandov
Studios
Set construction facilities with
construction workshops
Camera, Light, Sound and Grip
Rentals
Transport fleet, generators, star
trailers
CZECH REPUBLIC
Not a member of the EU
Full VAT refund for local
expenses
20% tax incentive
Nova TV broadcaster
2 sound – stage with offices
and facilities with 6 more to be
built
Set construction facilities with
construction workshops
Camera, Light, Sound and Grip
Rentals
CROATIA
Member of the EU
Part of the Euro Currency Zone,
and advantage against currency
fluctuations
Full VAT refund for local
expenses
2 TV broadcasters in the country
– Markiza and Doma
3 sound – stages with attached
offices and facilities
Set construction workshops
Transport fleet, generators, star
trailers
SLOVAKIA
Member of the EU
Eligibility for state funding for
co-productions
3 TV broadcasters in the country
– Pop TV, Kanal A and Pika
1 sound – stage
SLOVENIA
Member of the EU
Full VAT refund for local
expenses
3 TV broadcasters – Pro.BG,
Ring.BG and BTV
2 sound – stage with offices and
facilities
BULGARIA
SELECTIVE CREDITS
THE TIMBER (2012)
Directed by: Anthony O’BRIEN
Cast: James RANSONE, William GAUNT, David BAILIE
Produced by: Ana Media
THE DEVIL INSIDE (2011)
Directed by: William BRENT BELL
Cast: Simon QUARTERMAN, Fernanda ANDRADE
Produced by: Unclean LLT & Paramount Insurge
ONE IN THE CHAMBER (2011)
Directed by: William KAUFMAN
Cast: Dolph LUNDGREN, Aleksey ANDREEV, Cuba
GOODING JR., Billy MURRAY
Produced by: Motion Picture Corporation of America
(MPCA), MediaPro Studios
SIX BULLETS (2011)
Directed By: Ernie BARBARASH
Cast: Jean Claude VAN DAMME, Joe FLANIGAN, AnaLouise PLOWMAN
Produced By: Motion Picture Corporation of America
(MPCA), MediaPro Studios
A PRINCESS FOR CHRISTMAS (2011)
Directed by: Michael DAMIAN
Cast: Roger MOORE, Katie McGRATH, Charlotte SALT
Produced by: Motion Picture Corporation of America
(MPCA), Media Pro Pictures, Riviera Films
ASSASSINATION GAMES (2010)
Directed by: Ernie BARBARASH
Cast: Jean-Claude VAN DAMME, Kevin CHAPMAN,
Scott ADKINS
Produced by: Motion Picture Corporation of America
(MPCA), Mediapro Studios, Rodin Entertainment
THE WHISTLEBLOWER (2009)
Directed by: Larysa KONDRACKI
Cast: Rachel WEISZ, Vanessa REDGRAVE, Monica
BELLUCCI
Produced by: First Generation Films, Plum Pictures,
Barry Films, Primary Productions
CES AMOURS LA (2009)
Directed by: Claude LELOUCH
Cast: Anouk AIMEE, Dominique PINON , Jacky IDO
Produced by: Film 13 - MediaPro Pictures coproduction
FIRE&ICE (2008)
Directed by: Pitof
Cast: Amy ACKER, Tom WISDOM, Arnold VOSLOO
Production Company: MediaPro Pictures
BUNRAKU (2008)
Directed by: Guy MOSHE
Cast: Ron PERLMAN , Josh HARTNETT, Demi MOORE,
Woody HARRELSON, Gackt CAMUI, Kevin McKidd
Produced by : Snoot Entertainment and Picturesque
Films
BLOOD CREEK (2008)
Directed by: Joel SCHUMACHER.
Cast: Dominic PURCELL, Henry CAVILL, Emma BOOTH,
Michael FASSBENDER.
Produced by : Gold Circle Films
THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING (2007)
Directed by: David CUNNINGHAM.
Cast: Cristopher ECCLESTON, Ian McSHANE, Wendy
CREWSON, Frances CONROY, Johnathan JACKSON,
Production Companies: Walden Media and 20th Century
Fox
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' (ENDLESS) (2006)
Original Title: California dreamin' (nesfarsit)
Directed by: Cristian NEMESCU
Cast: Armand ASSANTE, Razvan VASILESCU, Jamie
ELMAN, Maria DINULESCU
Production Company: MediaPro Pictures
BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE (2005)
Directed by: Katja VON GARNIER
Cast: Olivier MARTINEZ, Hugh DANCY, Agnes BRUCKNER
Production Company: Lakeshore Entertainment for
Screen Gems
JACQUOU LE CROQUANT (2005)
Directed by : Laurent BOUTONNAT
Cast: Gaspard ULLIEL, Léo LEGRAND, Malik ZIDI, Vincent
VALLADON, Gérald THOMASSIN
Production Company: Squares Production International
AN AMERICAN HAUNTING (2004)
Directed by: Courtney SOLOMON
Cast: Sissy SPACEK, Donald SUTHERLAND, Rachel HURDWOOD, James D'ARCY.
Co-Production Companies: American Haunting
Productions Ltd., Midsummer Films and MediaPro
Pictures
JOYEUX NOËL (2004)
Directed by: Christian CARION
Cast: Diane KRUGER, Guillaume CANET, Dany BOON, Gary
LEWIS, Daniel BRUHL, Benno FÜRMANN
Produced by: A Nord Ouest Production / Joyeux Noël Ltd.
/ Artemis Productions / MediaPro Pictures / Senator Film
Produktion co-production
Nominated in 2006 at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe
and BAFTA Awards for Best Foreign Film; Nominated for 6
categories at the César Awards.
THE CAVE (2004)
Directed by: Bruce HUNT
Cast: Cole HAUSER, Eddie CIBRIAN, Morris CHESNUT, Piper
PERABO, Lena HEADEY, Marcel IURES
Produced by: Lakeshore Entertainment
MODIGLIANI (2003)
Directed by: Mick DAVIS
Cast: Andy GARCIA, Elsa ZYLBERSTEIN, Eva HERZIGOVA,
Udo KIER, Lance HENRIKSEN and Miriam MARGOLYES
Produced by: Lucky UKFS
SEX TRAFFIC (2003)
Directed by: David YATES
Cast: Anamaria MARINCA, Maria POPISTASU
A Meridian Broadcast production for Channel4
9 BAFTA awards including BAFTA Award for Drama Serial
BAFTA Award for Best Actress - Anamaria MARINCA
Royal Television Society Award for Best Actress - Anamaria
MARINCA
CALLAS FOREVER ( 2001)
Directed by: Franco ZEFFIRELLI
Cast: Fanny ARDANT, Jeremy IRONS, Joan PLOWRIGHT,
Angela MOLINA
Produced by: Riccardo TOZZI, Giovannella ZANNONI for
Cattleya Spa
AMEN (2000)
Directed by: Constantin Costa-GAVRAS
Cast: Ulrich TUKUR, Mathieu KASSOVITZ, Marcel IURES
Produced by: Claude BERRI
Nominated for the Golden Bear and César Awards. Won
the 2002 César Award for best script.