BUDAPEST
Budapest has something for everyone and is truly the paradise in Europe for filmmakers: Boasting an eclectic mix of both contemporary and traditional architecture, Budapest’s multifaceted nature makes it the ideal substitute for any European city; often acting for the largest of metropolises, such as London, Paris and Berlin in different periods of history.
The city is divided by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer stunning views.
From dramatic and special history and versatile architecture to healing, natural thermal waters, culinary power, opera houses, sports stadiums and a nightlife, laid-back contemporary artistic style, that is unique in Eastern and Central Europe - ’the Pearl of the Danube' has it all.
BUDAPEST CITYSCAPE
BUDAPEST ARCHITECTURE
BUDAPEST INTERIORS
BUDAPEST RESTAURANTS & BARS
BUDAPEST SPORTS LOCATIONS
INDUSTRIAL
Both the countryside and the capital offer peculiar industrial buildings and sites. Some of these facilities are abandoned, while some are still operational. They can be transformed to any set or background. These once-upon-a-time busy places are kept untouched. While the architectural condition is sacrificed over time, they overran by original history and the tarnish of these locations has still not faded.
THE COUNTRYSIDE
The countryside in Hungary is just as enthralling as its capital city. While it may not have the excitement and seduction of the bustling downtown, Hungary's countryside holds many scenic destinations filled with outdoor attractions and natural beauty. Its rural villages takes us back to old history through its charming traditions. There’s Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe; Lake Hévíz, the second largest thermal lake in the world; Hortobágy, the largest natural grassland in Europe; and much more.
STUDIOS & BACK LOTS
Hungary has an impressive number of film studios with an array of back lot sets and state-of-the-art sound stages. The wide range of stages available allows productions of all sizes to take advantage of the incredible set-building expertise available in Hungary. The supreme artistry and low costs make it ideal for productions needing to build entire worlds practically.
There are four main studios in and around Budapest with sound stages varying in size and capabilities:
KORDA STUDIOS
six sound-proofed stages, with built-in lighting and scenic bridges
stages range from 1000 sqm (10,880 sqft) to a 6000 sqm (64,310 sqft) super stage
the largest purpose-built sound stage in Europe
Stage 1 has a 100 sqm (1,076 sqft) water tank of 4.3 m depth (13.1 ft)
ORIGO STUDIOS
9 sound stages with high-end soundproofing and acoustics, are equipped with overhead grids and large stage doors
Sound stages range in size from a 2,325 sqft/216 sqm Visual EFX stage, to a 47,074 sqft/4,373 sqm super stage
4 hectares (10 acres) of back lot
MAFILM STUDIO
extensive back lot sets that have been created for numerous movies and television series
3 moderately-sized sound stages: Huszárik Studio 1800 sqm (19,375 sqft), Mariassy Studio 1050.88 sqm (11,312 sqft) and Varkonyi 725.4 sqm (7,808 sqft)
STERN FILM STUDIO
located only 20 km (12.5 miles) from downtown Budapest
It has been housing movie and television shoots since 2006
rehearsal studio space
two main state-of-the-art sound stages: Stage 1 is 2,200 sqm (23,681 sqft) and Stage 2 is 1,500 sqm (16,146 sqft)
