brochure - Studio Babelsberg
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brochure - Studio Babelsberg
FILMING IN GERMANY PRODUCTION SERVICES AND SOFT MONEY INCENTIVES CONTENTS 02 REFERENCE FILMS 03 SOFT MONEY INCENTIVES 04 PRODUCTION SERVICES / CREW 05 SOUND STAGES / BACKLOTS 06 PRODUCTION FACILITIES OVERVIEW 07 SET CONSTRUCTION 08 VFX COMPANIES 09 LOCATIONS 10 BERLIN / HOTELS 11 CONTACT 12 “Thanks to Germany’s generous subsidies and film incentives the country has become an attractive region for both independent filmmakers like Stephen Daldry and Quentin Tarantino as well as studio producers like Joel Silver.” VARIETY REFERENCE FILMS 03 Some of the feature films made at Studio Babelsberg or realized in cooperation with Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures in the past ten years. SOFT MONEY INCENTIVES 04 The German film production rebate is internationally recognized: Apart from numerous European co-productions, such renowned films as The Reader, Valkyrie, The International, Inglourious Basterds, The Ghost Writer, Unknown, The Three Musketeers 3D, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters or, more recently, Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and George Clooney’s The Monuments Men have benefited from the program. STUDIO BABELSBERG IS YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER FOR ALL INCENTIVE, SOFT MONEY AND FINANCING SOLUTIONS UP TO 20% CASH REBATE PLUS REGIONAL SOFT MONIES The German federal government as well as regional film funds support filmmakers by a one-of-a-kind film production rebate program. “The film came in $5 million under budget and five days early. That means more money for music and CGI.“ GEORGE CLOONEY, THE MONUMENTS MEN k Access the 20% rebate and regional subsidies k Build cost-effective and reliable funding and financing structures k Help with all governmental and institutional issues k Cost-effective advice in all tax, insurance, employment and legal matters MORE INFORMATION ON GERMAN FILM FUNDING THE GERMAN FEDERAL FILM FUND www.dfff-ffa.de The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) contributes annually with EUR 50 million to stimulate production activities in the film industry. International co-producers can apply for a rebate of up to 20% for their spend on the ground. In addition, a number of regional film funds provide efficient support to productions of any budget. Many German states grant funds and additional soft money depending on the regional spend. REGIONAL FILM FUNDS “THE BIG SIX” Berlin-Brandenburg www.medienboard.de Bavaria www.fff-bayern.de Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein www.ffhsh.de North-Rhine-Westphalia www.filmstiftung.de Baden-Württemberg www.mfg.de/film Middle-Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia) www.mdm-online.de PRODUCTION SERVICES / CREW YOUR PERFECT PRODUCTION PARTNER Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures is a company set up to meet the exacting needs of any film project. We act either as a co-producer or experienced production service supporting international and local producers with a complete set of services. Our team is specialized in international productions and provides exceptional services at all stages of production. Germany has a deep, local skilled crew base. You can hire each position locally, which means enormous savings in travel, hotels and per diems. 05 “Obviously, the Babelsberg crews are top-notch – the best in the world!” MATT DAMON, THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM German crews can support several international feature shootings at the same time. We have successfully managed productions from high to low budget, and we will find the perfect solution for your shooting plans in Germany and elsewhere. We have worked in Germany, Europe and in various parts of the world with crews hired by Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures. PRODUCTION SERVICES INCLUDE k Production Management kLocations kPermits k Budgets, Schedules k Crew and Cast Hire k Vendor Relationships k Production Accounting k Payroll Accounting k VAT Reimbursement kInsurance k Co-production Structures k Government and Institutional Relations k Work Permits kBanking k Legal Advice kContracts CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ONLINE SOUND STAGES / BACKLOTS As the largest studio complex in Europe, Studio Babelsberg offers 20 sound stages, various back lots and exterior sets on a spacious 39acre lot. Whether you are looking for historical sound-proof stages or state-of-the-art VFX/SFX studios: 300,000 square feet are available for film productions. Each stage has production and support areas, including make-up and dressing rooms, storage areas and offices. The on-site office facilities and workshops ensure maximum production efficiency. 06 In addition, Studio Babelsberg features Germany’s largest indoor water tank for water and underwater filming and permanent sets like a Boeing 737 aircraft gimble or the backlot “Berliner Street” – a typical street setting on a 1.7 acre lot with 26 house facades, convertible into any European city. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ONLINE PRODUCTION FACILITIES OVERVIEW 07 MARLENE-DIETRICH-STAGE NEUE FILM 2 Stages 1 – 3 Total area 5,400 m² 60,000 sq. ft. Max. height 14.0 m 45.9 ft. Stages 15 + 16 Total area 8,500 m² 91,070 sq. ft. Max. height 10.5 m 34.0 ft. TONKREUZ BACKLOTS Stages 4 – 7 Total area 2,100 m² 22,600 sq. ft. Max. height 9.0 m 29.5 ft. Total area ca.17,000 m² 182,150 sq. ft. HOUSE 3 NEW WEST / NEW EAST ZFF MEDIA HOUSE Stages 8 + 9 Total area 1,320 m² 14,200 sq. ft. Max. height 8.0 m 26.25 ft. 4 Stages Total area 2,880 m² 31,000 sq. ft. Max. height 10.5 m 34.4 ft. FX.CENTER WATER TANK Stages 10 – 12 Floor space from 169 m² 1,819 sq. ft. to 585 m² 6,297 sq. ft. Max. height 13.0 m 42.6 ft. 500,000 litres 132 gallons Water depth 4 m 13 ft. NEUE FILM 1 INTERIOR SETS AND MOCK UPS AIRCRAFT RAIL CAR Stages 14 + 17 Total area 6,500 m² 69,640 sq. ft. Max. height 11.5 m 37.7 ft. SET CONSTRUCTION 08 “Absolutely beautiful! When you see, as an actor, the design, the set and the props of such a high standard, it makes you wanna be good and it makes you realize that these people are very, very creative.” BILL NIGHY, VALKYRIE CONSTRUCTION IS A STRONG ASSET Our Construction Department is the technical heart of Studio Babelsberg. For almost 100 years, it has carried on the grand tradition of film architecture, a tradition that goes all the way back to such film classics as Metropolis or The Blue Angel. The unit includes modern workshops as well as pre-fabrication areas such as carpentry with high-tech CNC machining (CAD), molding and painting workshops, upholstery and locksmith’s workshops. The onsite Construction Department reduces production and transportation costs. Build-up-and-knock-down processes are well organized and time efficient. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ONLINE VFX COMPANIES 09 Germany hosts many internationally renowned VFX companies. VFX COMPANIES GERMANY SCANLINE THE LIGHT WORKS based in Munich and Duisburg www.scanlinevfx.com based in Cologne www.thelightworks.com PIXOMONDO KOPP FILM based at Studio Babelsberg www.pixomondo.com based in Berlin and Halle www.koppfilm.de TRIXTER STARGATE STUDIOS based in Berlin and Munich www.trixter.de MORRO IMAGES based at Studio Babelsberg www.morroimages.com ARRI VFX DEPARTMENT based in Berlin, Munich and Cologne www.arri.de DAS WERK based in Berlin www.das-werk.de LIGA 01 based in Munich and Hamburg www.liga01.de based at Studio Babelsberg www.stargatestudios.de RISE FX based in Berlin, Cologne and Halle www.risefx.com AMBIENT ENTERTAINMENT based in Hannover www.ambient-entertainment.de MACKEVISION based in Stuttgart www.mackevision.de EXOZET EFFECTS based in Berlin www.exozet.com/effects LOCATIONS 10 UNIQUE FILMING LOCATIONS Germany is Europe’s most diverse and historic film production region. It has nearly every picturesque landscape and backdrop you could ever imagine: islands, sea, mountains and valleys, rivers and lakes, medieval ruins, castles, industrial centers, contemporary architecture and much more. “Babelsberg provided a thoroughly supportive creative environment.” KATE WINSLET, THE READER Studio Babelsberg’s excellent location, only a few minutes from the trendy city of Berlin with its variety of film locations, combined with Germany’s state-of-the-art infrastructure make Studio Babelsberg into one of the most attractive production hubs in Europe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ONLINE BERLIN / HOTELS 11 THE VIBRANT CAPITAL CITY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE Berlin is the place to be. Whether it is museums or galleries, dining or entertainment, film, music or fashion, Germany’s capital is a place where new trends are set. The legendary nightlife, the attractive and unusual shopping opportunities, but also the unique history shaped by changes and upheavals, are attracting more and more people from all over the world. “Berlin is the coolest city in Europe - and it was a real thrill to work in the Babelsberg studios.” QUENTIN TARANTINO, INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS The mix of modern and historic architecture, the atmosphere of a creative capital and, last but not least, Europe’s most modern array of hotels, have made Berlin into one of the most sought-after urban destinations worldwide. And the German capital is still affordable and offers value for money. Berlin is a dynamic international city where English is widely spoken. With numerous high standard hotels and best rates in Europe, Berlin offers exceptional accommodation for cast and crew. Studio Babelsberg has special cooperation deals with various hotels and boarding houses from budget to luxury accommodations. WWW.GERMANY-TOURISM.DE WWW.VISITBERLIN.COM CONTACT 12 Marie Wildenhain Executive Assistant [email protected] Henning Molfenter Managing Director Charlie Woebcken Managing Director [email protected] [email protected] Fon + 49 331 / 721 31 51 Fax + 49 331 / 721 25 25 www.studiobabelsberg.com