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EnglishToni from the channel Toni’s Film Club takes an exclusive tour through the vast sets and studios of "New Boyana" in Sofia to show the impressive scale of the film industry in Bulgaria.
Sets and Special Facilities
The tour begins with the permanent sets that recreate the streets of New York, London, and a typical American neighborhood. These built facades are constantly transformed according to the needs of the production, frequently transporting viewers decades back in time.
The studio features one of the largest indoor water tanks in Europe, which is used for filming complex underwater scenes. The facility is equipped with a water heating system, cranes for lowering vehicles, and a special observation room for directors.
Props, Vehicles, and Costumes
The automotive department stores a huge number of iconic vehicles from famous Hollywood productions.
| Prop Category | Examples from the Film Studio |
|---|---|
| Cars | The president's limousine from the movies starring Morgan Freeman, retro cars from the 1930s, and vehicles from "The Expendables". |
| Costumes | Handmade leather garments from movies like "Hellboy" and "Red Sonja", which are kept in special warehouses. |
| Sets | Replicas of the United States-Mexico border, the Colosseum, St. Paul's Cathedral, and an ancient Egyptian temple. |
The actors have luxury trailers at their disposal for resting during filming. For their good mood, 7 or 8 specially raised dogs are cared for on the territory of the complex.
Technological Equipment and Post-production
The main building houses pre-production and post-production processes, including a massive sound mixing stage with spatial audio technology. The host notes that the technical equipment requires significant funds, as a single projector bulb costs $15,000, and the value of a single lens can reach $250,000.
In addition to offering filming stages built with reusable materials, the studio also functions as a commercial company. The team is actively involved in the sale and distribution of the finished film productions to reach a wider audience.
Cinema Community and the Bulgarian Contribution
The company's CEO describes the place as a kind of campus and an international oasis of creativity that gathers professionals from all over the world. The complex functions not only as a space for filming but also as an educational center through its film school and numerous organized events.
At the end of his video, Toni expresses immense pride that Bulgaria has become a leading center for creating quality films. He emphasizes that all this impressive infrastructure has been built and maintained by talented Bulgarian specialists for more than 20 years. According to the author, the high acclaim from foreign guests categorically consolidates the country's position on the global film map.
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