The development also included the modernization of acoustic solutions. GD Gép és Daru Kft. played a crucial role in this process by designing, manufacturing, and installing the innovative soundproof doors of the studio complex. These door systems are essential for film productions as they ensure proper sound insulation, enabling multiple productions to work simultaneously without interference.
The National Film Institute’s Fót studio complex has been expanded with four new soundstages totaling 10,000 square meters, 20,000 square meters of service facilities, and 135,000 square meters of green space. The development, which began in 2020, has increased Hungary’s overall studio capacity by 22%, according to the NFI.
The Mafilm Fót facility was established in the 1980s. Located on a 23-hectare site easily accessible from the Budapest-based film studio headquarters, the Máriássy Studio opened in 1982. Later, it was expanded with the Huszárik soundstage and several outdoor sets. The Fót complex has hosted international productions since the 1980s, with stars such as Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, Geraldine Chaplin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger filming there. More recently, productions such as The King, The Witcher, and The Last Kingdom have also been shot at the facility. In 2022, the complex was officially renamed NFI Studio.
Covering a total area of over 30 hectares, NFI Studio offers unique features, including easily adaptable medieval and 19th-century city sets, a vast collection of weapons, props, and costumes, as well as the famous outdoor water tank used in Blade Runner 2049 and Terminator: Dark Fate. This is the largest outdoor water tank in continental Europe, and its spacious surroundings allow for the construction of massive sets, making it significantly easier to shoot water-based or partially underwater scenes.
The National Film Institute has carried out a comprehensive expansion and modernization at the site, building 10,000 square meters of new soundstages and 20,000 square meters of service facilities while completely renewing the Fót production base. As a result, Hungary’s national studio capacity has increased by 22%.
(Source. www.nfi.hu)
