The Largest Film Studio is Being Built in Etyek

Korda Studio
Thanks to the tax and investment incentives of the Film Law, producer Andrew G. Vajna and developer Sándor Demján are planning to build a film studio housing the world’s largest sound stage in Etyek. The facility will be named after Alexander Korda, the internationally renown Hungarian-born filmmaker. The 6,000-square-meter complex will provide work for 1,000 to 2,000 people and include a gigantic pool for underwater shots.

Film Office Launched

There are two areas the institution with a staff of 10 has to manage: one is to provide registration certificates and oversee productions, the other is to collect data on registered films, their distribution and ratings and to construct and manage their database.

Film Office Director Appointed

Management and Creativity
As of June 4, Miklós Taba is the director of the National Film Office. The new manager considers his main task to assist in the establishment and operation of a legal and institutional framework for Hungarian film, which is experiencing a revival these days.

Cinema Festival Attracts 330,000 Viewers

Cheap Tickets Bring Crowds
Based on the French model, the Cinema Festival was an enormous success in Hungary, too. 330,00 people attended the screenings during its four days, which means a rise of 300% compared to average attendance figures. This is roughly similar to the French proportions, although there, millions of viewers participated at the event. The low price of tickets has also contributed to the festival’s success.