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Sofia, Bulgaria
History
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50 years of filmmaking experience Nu Boyana Studios broke ground in 1951 and were completed in 1963. Originally the studio was state owned and played a significant role in the ideological mapping of Eastern Europe. In 2006 the studios were purchased by Millennium Films with a commitment to improve the infrastructure. Today it is one of the most technologically advanced studios. With state of the art facilities at your fingertips, NuBoyana is your perfect partner for production. We offer you and your team sound stages, services, and equipment to realize your wildest dreams.
World filmmaking expertise We are very proud to have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. From Oscar winning directors and cinematographers to some of the best actors in the history of cinema — NuBoyana studios has been proud to provide top class service.
Bulgaria’s largest film studios with 14 sound stages and 350 production offices.
Bulgaria Bulgaria offers a rich and varied landscape with every terrain and texture you can imagine. Our location scouts can provide you with settings from Pre-historic Eastern Europe to the best of the west. We are located just a 15 minutes from Sofia, Bulgaria’s bustling capital. Here you will find top class restaurants, luxury hotels and spas.
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We have the most beautiful sights of Europe (girl in lake - included). From the tall mountains of Vitosha and Rila to the golden shores of the Black Sea. Our location managers will provide you with pictures and suggestions for the perfect environment to match your scene.
So why us?
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You will find abandoned warehouse and modern office blocks all available to use for your movie We’re based just twenty minutes away from Sofia International Airport. With our wealth of ancient history, spectacular scenery and varied cinematic history, a growing number of film houses around the world are discovering what makes Nu Boyana special. Historical, institutional and industrial sets and locations: we have the following to offer. Low operational costs: Our history as a developing economy means that most things cost less here, and that’s why we can offer considerably
more bang for your buck. Costs are as much as 30 per cent lower than central Europe and much lower than western European countries, the US and Canada. We also guarantee local VAT refund and a fixed ten per cent flat rate for personal and corporate income tax. Four seasons, one location: Bulgaria has a continental climate characterized by four well-defined seasons: white, snowy winter; fresh and blossomy spring; warm sunny summer and rainy golden-leafed autumn.
You’ll never be without that special scene that makes your production stand out. Experienced Crews: Not to sound discouraging, but making a movie is next to impossible. From finding the best script and great talent to an amazing director film making is a monstrous task. Our unit production managers can help you take care of all the details while you focus on the big picture. We will connect you with honest, hard working, and experienced artisans to ensure that everyone on board shares your vision.
Locations Traveling on location? No Problem — our transportation department will equip the crew with trucks and the actors with luxury motor homes. We can arrange for catering and drivers. Contact our production offices for services.
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We also have a huge variety of urban settings and locations, with buildings ranging from grand and ancient to sleek modern, all within or near Sofia. The sheer diversity, coupled with our experience in obtaining filming permission, gives us a competitive edge on most other European studios.
Streets and cities can be built on the lot, but mountains and forests are much more cost-effective if they occur naturally. The wooded mountainside of Vitosha rises up behind the lot to a spectacular height of 2,895m and we also have crystal clear rivers and lakes, lush green fields stretching out across the midlands, and spectacular sandy beaches merging with idyllic views of the picturesque Black Sea.
Take your pick from beautifully preserved examples from the time of the Thracian kings (325 BC), the Byzantium Empire (330-1204 AD) and Ottoman rule (1299-1923)
Or Urban and contemparary styles.
www.NuBoyana.com Some of the biggest names in the industry have worked here on the studio lot. We have perfected the art of service, to make your star feel comfortable and at ease.
We know how to take care of your talent!
Production offices We have over 350 office rooms equipped to accommodate anyone from your Director to your PA. All our offices come furnished  with high speed Internet and telephone lines. Having your production offices within walking distance from set will save you both time and money.
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Special FX If there is one thing we know it’s action movies. Having produced over 300 action films on the lot, the studio can offer the most complete and qualified SFX package in the industry. If you want mechanical, animatronics, pyrotechnical, atmospheric and underwater effects, or anything else, its all here.
Visual FX
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Nu Boyana is the home of the World Wide FX — one of the largest and fast-growing visual effects studios.
We sculpt, mold and cast all manner of silicone/latex prosthetics as well as designing and applying ‘bondo’ prosthetics and tattoos. We can also provide all kinds of bodies and body parts ranging in quality from basic low-cost designs to hyper realistic creations, tailored to suit your budget.
Equipment
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You will find cranes, dollies, and all your grip equipment needs at your disposal. We offer complete lighting and camera packages for your production needs.
Lightweight and affordable, the latest digital cameras redefine the limits of motion picture capture with ultra-fast workflows and image quality that’s every bit as good as 35mm film. From major motion pictures and high-end dramas to commercials, music videos and mainstream TV, our cameras suit a wide variety of applications and budgets. All are provided with equipment and accessories, along with full technical support and partnerships with the leading equipment providers. And if only film will do, we maintain a specific department for the latest 35mm cameras too.
Standing sets
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Filming in Boyana just feels good.Â
If you are looking for big production value at low cost check out our standing sets. We can offer New York to Baghdad within walking distance. You can film an ancient Roman Village or a Siberian Gulag in one day should your screenwriters have the talent to connect the story.Â
Why Boyana? - Well not to sound superficial but we care about money. Your money. And by thinking that way, we make sure that you don’t spend it on unnecessary or redundant items. Instead we want to ensure that the money you spend is put on the screen. If
your movie ends up being a huge success and your audience wants to see your next movie then we will have done our jobs well. Perhaps you will come back, and perhaps you come back so many times, that you are our only customer. That would be just fine.
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In addition to all that we offer the filmmaker in you we take care of your personally as well. We offer an on-site travel agency, casting, car rental, in house medical facilities, security, a cafe, and a Bulgarian bistro. Our in house customs specialist will be able to import and deliver anything from anywhere. The in house buyer will be able to negotiate and deliver anything that can be sourced locally. If it lives on this planet — we can procure it, if it lives outside this planet — we will make it.
Props
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Bed knobs, broomsticks and all your favorite things can be found right here within our warehouses. Vintage typewriters, modern artwork and everything in between to lend an authentic look to the world you want to create. In our five huge storage areas we maintain a particularly impressive collection of Roman props, as well as a vast array of furniture, household items, office and restaurant equipment, statues and paintings. Many are custom-made on site and our skilled technicians can modify any existing props to suit your needs. Our graphic designers can also provide any period’s posters, newspapers, number plates and more, while our experienced staff can assist you with accurate insights and advice to deliver that genuine look your film needs.
Costumes
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We can make you a witness to the Hellenic wars or invite you to share a cup of wine with the senators of Ancient Rome. Feel the excitement of the Coliseum and the ecstatic crowd during a ruthless gladiator battle, overseen by the Emperor and his devoted Praetorian Guard. Contrast this opulence of color and rich fabrics with the darkness and dirt of the Middle Ages, all brought to life by costumes that have been carefully researched and styled. Within the wardrobe department you will find one of a kind collection of handmade costumes. Three stories high and over 3000 square meters of racks loaded with clothing will provide you with anything you require.
DIT
Screening room From camera to storage, we offer an onset solution. Based on the needs of your project we will design the optimal workflow. Onset coloring and editing available.
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We recently refurbished a forty eight seat screening room so that you can watch your finished product in the same environment as your audience will. Our theatre is equipped with a Christy 4k projector and Dolby Atmos Surround sound.
Editorial With our talented in house editorial team we will ensure that the media is handled from dailies to your finished movie. Should you wish to complete your movie here we can assist you in any phase of production. If you bring your editors with you we will set them up for success.
Digital Intermediary
You can now complete your movie here in-house with Boyana’s brand new DI facility. Our professional crew will export your media into whatever format you desire, and ensure that your final picture is delivered on time.
Vehicles Our enourmous range of picture vehicles includes everything from vintage collection of 1940s cars to contemporary police vehicles, taxis, ambulances, motorcycles, buses, and military trucks. Their quality and fine detail means you can feature our vehicles as ‘guest stars’ or simply use them to add authenticity and colour to your backgrounds. Our on-site engineers keep them all in perfect working order and they can be customized to suit your project.
Our unit production managers (jugglers) can help you take care of all the details while you focus on the big picture. We will staff your production to ensure that everyone on board shares your vision. We are a leading provider of studio and related service in Eastern Europe. Having the support of
the Bulgarian Film Commission and by providing consistent employment to the citizens, we are able to streamline the bureaucratic hurdles that you will naturally encounter when shooting on location. A team of talented location managers will be able to assist your production designer
in providing the perfect backdrop for your scene. Our accounting department will help you handle your money to ensure that the money you invest is realized by the audience. We can arrange work permits, banking services, offer legal advice, and set up crew contracts.
Lighting
What is your weapon of choice? We can provide swords, guns, and tanks to help your stars defeat the bad guys and get the girl. But remember — guns dont kill people, Chuck Norris does.
From 18k lights to tiny eye lights and everything in between, Boyana has it all. We are also very competitive in our prices, so if you can show us an equal and better rate we will match it.
Stunts Our world-leading team of multidisciplinary stuntmen and technicians can deliver virtually any type of stunt work you require. Our team includes highly trained, forward thinking stunt coordinators, performers, fight choreographers, action scene designers and stunt riders, each hand-picked for their overall ability and specific area of action expertise. It doesn’t matter if it’s rolls, high falls, fire burns, rides or fights, we can create thrilling, high-energy, Hollywood-standard stunts that will enhance your project and amaze your viewers. Our experience and creativity, combined with your imagination, can overcome all challenges to help you create magic movie experiences.
Concept art
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From script to sale Send us your script to budget and we will turn it around in ten days with a breakdown of your movie. If you would like a more personal touch come and visit us and we will happily give you a guided tour of our facilities. “Be our guest be our guest! Put our service to the test”. Bring your director cast and crew and we’ll provide the rest.
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Filmography & actors ROBERT DE NIRO • JOHN TRAVOLTA • MORGAN FREEMAN • BEN KINGSLEY • BRUCE WILLIS • BRIAN DE PALMA • SCARLETT JOHANSSON • COLIN FARRELL • WILLEM DAFOE • DONALD SUTHERLAND • ANTONIO BANDERAS • ETHAN HAWKE • EVA GREEN • RAY LIOTTA • VAL KILMER • HILARY SWANK • CHRISTIAN SLATER • MILLA JOVOVITCH • ED HARRIS • DANTE FERRETTI • SYLVESTER STALLONE • STEVEN SEAGAL • JEANCLAUDE VAN DAMME • CHUCK NORRIS • DOLPH LUNDGREN • WILL PATTON • ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER • RON PERLMAN • CUBA GOODING JR. • GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA • RODRIGO SANTORO • MENA SUVARI • DANTE SPINOTTI • STEVE MINER • GERARD BUTLER • HILARY DUFF • JOHN CUSACK • BRUCE BERESFORD • ROBERT FORSTER • JOACHIM RØNNING • ESPEN SANDBERG • AARON ECKHART • MARISA TOMEI • JOSH HARTNETT • JASON MOMOA • ROSE McGOWAN • JESSY J • KELLAN LUTZ • MICHAEL CANE • KATE BECKINSALE • MELANIE GRIFFITH • WESLEY SNIPES • HARRISON FORD • MEL GIBSON • MARC LAVOINE • JASON STATHAM
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Contact us
address
84 Kumata street, Kinocentar Boyana, 1616 Sofia, Bulgaria
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telephone e-mail web site
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STAGES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 OPEN SETS 14 Roman set 15 Roman set 16 Roman set baia 17 Roman set colosseo 18 Arabian street 19 New York streets 20 Gulag camp 21 Castle 22 Forest back lot 23 American villas 24 Army base 25 Village house
Scan location OFFICES AND FACILITIES 26 Management 27 World Wide FX CGI studio 28 Kodak laboratory 29 Offices for rent /main building/ 30 Offices for rent 31 Restaurant, ground level PARKINGS 39 “Brown” crew parking 32 Coffee shop, first floor 40 Visitor parking 33 Cinema house 41 “Grey” crew parking 34 Dining rooms 1 - ground level, 2 - first floor 42 “Yellow” office parking 43 Caravans & trucks 35 Dining room 3 44 “300” parking 36 Sport club 45 “Kodak” parking 37 Power station 1 Security points 38 Power station 5
STORAGES 54 Grip store 55 Camera department 56 Electrical store WORKSHOPS 57 Wardrobe 58 Set dressing antique furniture 46 SFX workshop 59 Weapon store 47 Foam workshop 48 Vacuform & models 60 Dressing stores 1, 2, 3 49 Action vehicles repairs 61 Wardrobe store 62 Open Store 50 Metal workshop 1 51 Metal workshop 2 63 Dressing/prop store 4 52 Carpentry workshop 1 64 Dressing/prop store 5 53 Carpentry workshop 2 65 Action vehicles
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