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Francis Ford Coppola/ Director Youth without Youth
I wanted to shoot here [in Romania] because I wanted to make it the way my younger self would have made it have I not been \'side-tracked\' by Hollywood.
Anthony Minghella/ Director Cold Mountain
It is a truly unspoiled landscape, where is it possible to go and create a world – particularly a period world – where you can rotate a camera for 360° and not have any impediment whatsoever to the world you are creating. There was a very great willingness to go on an adventure with us and I would certainly recommend Romania to anybody contemplating a movie there
Mick Davis/ Director Modigliani
The potential is here [for Bucharest] to be another Prague.
Franco Zeffirelli/ Director Callas Forever
I have found here the excitement and the positive attitude that other big European studios have lost.
Costa Gavras/ Director Amen
…Friendly environment and professional people.
Butch Kaplan/ Producer Dark Prince
There is a go-for-it attitude in Romania which is just a phenomenon; the locals accommodate other cultures effortlessly. I came from Los Angeles and to find this atmosphere in Eastern Europe is truly amazing.
Joel Soisson/ Producer Dracula Ressurection and Prophecy: Forsaken
Visually it’s a country that has a great deal of variety of landscape: city, village and probably – most importantly, very importantly – history. You can film all sorts of historical periods, and the ability to build here is phenomenal. The sets that we have, the price of those sets I don’t know where else in the world you could do that. And the technical skill, and the artistry, is top notch. So those things you cannot find here – you build. And you build it much cheaper than you would anywhere else.
Gregg Hoffman/ Producer Catacombs
The key reason we brought our business to Romania was construction costs. We were able to build sets on a scale that I couldn\'t have imagined for the budget we had.
Brad Krevoy/ Producer Second in Command and The Hard Corps
Filming in Romania was an incredibly rewarding experience. The technicians and craftspeople were all top-notch, and the production value exceeded my highest expectations.
Michael Grade/ Pinewood Shepperton Studios
Labor costs are much lower, their construction costs are much lower...
Introduction (back)
FELLOW FILMMAKERS
Here we are now with our fourth edition of the “Shooting Romania” brochure. The brochure was a first step of an ambitious plan designed by ROMANIAN FILM PROMOTION to spread information about the growing local film industry. Romanian Film Promotion also edits an annual brochure entitled “Romanian Films”, presenting relevant info about the latest years’ Romanian feature productions.
As you all know, in the last few years Romania became a favorite location for many foreign directors and producers. Beautiful locations, low-costs budgets or high standard equipment and personnel were some of the main reasons that made them consider Romania a good host for their future projects. Moreover, the international success of increasingly more local film productions is another sign that Romanian film industry is at the beginning of a new way.
Romanian Film Promotion, organizer of the renowned Transylvania International Film Festival, became a member of the European Film Promotion in 2006. Over the last years, Romanian Film Promotion has been involved in developing a series of projects to support and promote the local film industry; since 2006, Romanian Film Promotion has been organizing annually the first Romanian Pavilion in the Village International at the Film Festival in Cannes and in 2008 it has organized the first Romanian Booth at The Berlinale Film Market.
Moreover, since 2007, Romanian Film Promotion organizes the Gopo Awards, a yearly event designed as the Romanian correspondent for the French Cesars, the Spanish Goyas, the British BAFTAs or the American Oscars.
Our aim is to continue promoting Romanian film industry and the national cinematography, through active participation at a growing number of film markets and festivals.
For any questions you might have about the shooting opportunities, local film industry and Romanian films please do not hesitate to contact us.
TUDOR GIURGIU
President
Romanian Film Promotion
Major Productions shot in Romania (back)
Central European countries, with their low costs, beautiful locations, and skilled workforce, have attracted many Hollywood moviemakers over the past decade. But the film industry appears to be looking even further east to countries like Romania, where the same benefits can be had for even less.
Known to the Western film industry more as the birthplace of the vampire Count Dracula, Romania has rapidly gained a new reputation as a desirable location for foreign filmmakers. During the last few years, many important productions were shot here, among them:
- YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH (2006)
Production services: Independent
Production company: American Zoetrope
Directed by: Francis Ford COPPOLA
Cast: Tim ROTH, Bruno GANZ, Matt DAMON
- PU-239 (2006)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: HBO Films
Directed by: Scott Z. BURNS
Cast: Paddy CONSIDINE, Radha MITCHELL, Jason FLEMYNG
- BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN – (2006)
Production services: CASTEL FILMS
Production company: Dune Entertainment
Directed by: Larry Charles
Cast: Sacha Baron COHEN, Ken DAVITIAN
- BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE (2006)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Lakeshore Entertainment
Directed by: Katja VON GARNIER
Cast: Agnes BRUCKNER, Olivier MARTINEZ, Hugh DANCY
- PULSE (2006)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: The Weinstein Company
Directed by: Jim SONZERO
Cast: Kristen BELL, Tate HANYOK, Ian SOMERHALDER
- SHADOW MAN (2006)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: Andrew Stevens Entertainment
Directed by: Michael KEUSCH
Cast: Steven SEAGAL, Werner DAEHN, Imelda STAUNTON
- VAN WILDER 2: THE RISE OF TAJ (2006)
Production services: KENTAUROS STUDIOS & PRODUCTION
Production company: Myriad Pictures
Directed by: Mort NATHAN
Cast: Glen BARRY, Lauren Cohan, Anthony COZENS
- SECOND IN COMMAND (2006)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: Motion Picture Corporation of America
Directed by: Simon FELLOWS
Cast: Jean-Claude VAN DAMME, Julie COX, Velibor TOPIC
- GRIFFIN (2005)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Harbor Production A.V.V.
Directed by Andrew PROWSE.
Cast: Jonathan LaPAGLIA, Amber BENSON, Adrian PINTEA, Stefan VELNICIUC.
- THE ARCHBISHOPs VISIT (II)
Production Services (co-producer): MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Honeymood
Directed by Zoltán KAMONDI (2005)
Cast: Adriano GIANNINI, Molnár PIROSKA, Bán JÁNOS, Ioana ABUR, Coca BLOOS.
- JACQUOU LE CROQUANT (2005).
Production Services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Squares Production International
Directed by: Laurent BOUTONNAT
Cast: Gaspard ULLIEL, Léo LEGRAND, Malik ZIDI, Vincent VALLADON, Gerald THOMASSIN, Elliott VALENCE, Jocelyn QUIVRIN, Mihai VERBITCHI, Anca ANDRONE.
AN AMERICAN HAUNTING (2005)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Redbus Pictures
Directed by: Courtney SOLOMON
Cast: Donald SUTHERLAND, Sissy SPACEK, James D’ARCY
- CATACOMBS (2005)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Twisted Pictures
Directed by: David ELLIOT, Tomm COKER
Cast: Shannyn SOSSAMON, PINK
- LES ROIS MAUDITS (2005)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: France 2 Cinéma
Directed by: Josée DAYAN
Cast: Jeanne MOREAU, Philippe TORRETON, Gérard DEPARDIEU
- SPACE RACE (2005)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: BBC
Directed by: Mark EVEREST, Christopher SPENCER
Cast: Richard DILLANE, Steve NICOLSON, Vitalie URSU
- JOYEUX NOËL (2005)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Nord-Ouest Productions
Directed by: Christian CARION
Cast: Diane KRUGER, Benno FÜRMANN, GARY LEWIS
- THE CAVE (2004)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Lakeshore Entertainment
Directed by: Bruce HUNT
Cast: Cole HAUSER, Piper PERABO, Lena HEADEY
- MODIGLIANI (2003)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Bauer-Martinez Studios
Directed by: Mick DAVIS
Cast: Andy GARCIA, Elsa ZYLBERSTEIN, Miriam MARGOLYES
- SEX TRAFFIC (2003)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Meridian Broadcast for Channel4
Directed by: David YATES
Cast: Anamaria MARINCA, Maria POPISTASU
- HAUTE TENSION (2003)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Alexandre Films
Directed by: Alexandre AJA
Cast: Cécile DE FRANCE, Maiwenn LE BESCO, Philippe NAHON
- COLD MOUNTAIN (2002)
Production services: CASTEL FILM
Production company: Miramax
Directed by: Anthony MINGHELLA
Cast: Nicole KIDMAN, Renée ZELLWEGER, Jude LAW
- AMEN (2001)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: K.G. Productions
Directed by: Costa-GAVRAS
Cast: Ulrich TUKUR, Mathieu KASSOVITZ, Marcel IURES
- CALLAS FOREVER (2001)
Production services: MEDIAPRO STUDIOS
Production company: Cattleya
Directed by: Franco ZEFFIRELLI
Cast: Fanny ARDANT, Jeremy IRONS, Joan PLOWRIGHT
Why choose Romania (back)
Why Romania?
- Unspoiled natural locations
- Experienced crews and production facilities
- Low construction and labor costs
- Reliable workforce
- Big studios with full-time English-speaking employees
- Romania has signed the EU co-production treaty which allows for EU co-productions
- New Kodak owned and operated lab
Romania has a lot to offer filmmakers. Francis Ford Coppola, Anthony Minghella, Franco Zeffirelli and Costa-Gavras are only some of the internationally famous directors that made their most recent films here. They come for a good reason – because of our beautiful and varied locations, experienced crews and production facilities.
Equipment
CASTEL FILM offers 8 modern sound stages on a 9,590 sq m (104,352 sq ft) back lot. Stage 5 is the largest sound stage in continental Europe, at over 3,354 square meters (over 36,100 sq feet). They also provide production offices, gated parking, make-up rooms, dressing rooms, wardrobe rooms, storage facilities, and a full-service catering area.
MEDIAPRO STUDIOS offers 18 sound-proof stages, including the largest sound-stage in Romania with 4,175 square meters (over 44,910 square feet), 4 water tanks, production offices with complete communication and IT facilities, fully equipped make-up and dressing rooms, conference rooms, and 35mm screening rooms accommodating up to 3 split soundtracks.
All standard camera equipment can be rented in Romania.
Starting with 2005 MediaPro Studios has become the official representative in Romania of the industry premier\'s equipment supplier Panavision/Panalux.
The studios\' Camera Department is mainly equipped with 35 mm and High Definition cameras - ARRIFLEX 535 B, ARRIFLEX 435 ES, ARRIFLEX 35III, ARRIFLEX 35 BL IV, MOVIECAM SUPER AMERICA, SONY CINEALTA HDW-F-900R, SONY CINEALTA HDV PDW-F350L - completed with the entire range of lenses and filters, heads and tripods for both film and advertising productions.
An extensive inventory of hardware is also available: Super Panther III, Panther Foxy Crane, Super Jib II, Steadicam Master Film, Lightweight Dolly, SuperVario Tracks and lighting package as well as location sound services through Audio Development AD 149 8ch (filed audio mixer) and DEVA II, 4ch.
KENTAUROS offers an 82713 sq m (app 890309 sq ft) fenced high security lot.
CASTEL FILM offers ARRI 535 and 435, Moviecam Compact, Moviecam Super America, Mitchell/Fries packages.
Local technicians use modern lighting equipment packages such as: ARRI Sun HMIs, flicker-free HMIs, a full range of incandescent lights, such as Mole-Richardson and DeSisti tungsten lights, and silent generators featuring crystal lock. Different kinds of par lights, KINO-FLOs, chimera banks and tungsten floodlights are available also on the market.
Among the grip equipment used here, we can mention dolly packages like the SUPER PANTHER EVOLUTION with its super jib arm 2 and U-bangi arm; the SUPER PANTHER III with jib arm 2; the MATADOR cart; and the VIP CRANE with a maximum height of 9 meters.
Location sound departments provide services for stage and outdoor shooting, and complete post-production services. The most common sound recording equipment here are the time-code FOSTEX DAT, the Nagra 4-S, and the 12-channel COOPER mixers. A wide range of boom and wireless microphones are available so that all productions meet the required international standards.
MEDIAPRO STUDIOS offers a complete range of SFX services through its Special Effects workshop. Thanks to the partnership with Effects Associates London, the Studios have the largest inventory of special effects equipment available in Romania and Eastern Europe, as well a highly skilled team of young professionals. Using the expertise of Nick Allder, an Academy Award winner, the Romanian team became the best in the Region.
Personnel
Cinematographers, set and costume designers, key technicians, animators, puppeteers, stunt performers, production and location managers continue to develop their experience with the increasing volume of international productions shot in Romania. Many are on the regular staff of the two major studios, Castel Film and MediaPro Studios, and there are many good freelance crew people also on the market. During the last years, teams of experienced electrical and grip personnel set up their own companies, and are now offering now their services to the interested producers.
Casting
Local casting agencies maintain exhaustive photo files for principal talent and extras. Romania can offer experienced English, French, German and Italian speaking actors. Among our internationally-recognized stars are such familiar faces as Marcel Iures (with main roles in THE PEACEMAKER and HART’S WAR) and Maia Morgenstern (in ULYSSES’ GAZE and THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST) and Oana Pellea (CHILDREN OF MEN, I REALLY HATE MY JOB).
RODEO CASTING SERVICES and EXIT FILMS have in their portfolio professional actors as well as amateurs, and lots of choices of extras for feature films or commercials.
LIBRA FILM has worked for films such as Michael Haneke’s WOLFZEIT and Veit Helmer’s TU VALU.
Larger studios (Castel Film or MediaPro Studios) have their own in-house casting departments.
Costumes
Romania has one of the biggest textile industries in Europe. Working at the highest standards, local teams of costume designers and seamstresses can make the best costumes to order. From military to civilian, men and women, ancient to contemporary, you can find here a vast collection of costumes with a complete assortment of accessories: wigs, bonnets, belts, hoods, handbags, fur adornments, boots, bowlers, umbrellas or walking sticks. Low labor costs allow artists to fully explore their passion, and most foreign designers who have worked here had the time of their lives. Nic Ende, costume designer for the BBC period film GUNPOWDER, TREASON AND PLOT, declared: “Normally I cannot afford, on my budget, to make the quality and quantity of principals’ costumes that I’m making on this“. More than 300 costumes, including boots and shoes, were made for the film in the MediaPro Studios’ by a team of twenty.
Post-Production
Romania offers post-production services and fully integrated facilities, allowing further cost control for producers. Most of the studios offer complete editing, transfer, titles and CGI effects.
The largest CGI facility in Romania is located at MediaPro Studios, where the latest technology in terms of Computer Generated Imagery is operated by highly trained personnel.
The facility includes: 30 graphics workstations, an ultra-fast optic fiber network to serve large graphics files, 160-terabyte servers, a “render farm” – the latest Blade enclosure from HP with 32 8-core processor blades installed.
Modern post-production equipment is available, as the latest AVID line hardware and software, full blown Final Cut systems and ProTools suites, Discreet FLAME suites, FLINT suites, 3-D animation and modeling suites. ABIS STUDIO also offers the SPIRIT transfer system.
Where to shoot (back)
Nature has been particularly generous with the land of Romania, a country whose relief is not only varied, but also harmoniously distributed. There are three major, well-differentiated relief steps: the highest is represented by the Carpathian Mountains, the middle by the Sub-Carpathians, the hills and the tablelands, and the low one by the plains, the river meadows and the Danube Delta. The main characteristic feature of the relief components is their proportional distribution, in the form of an amphitheater.
The mountains trenching in the shape of an arch in the central part cover 31% of the country’s area. The hills and the tablelands that descend from them occupy 36%, and the plains, extending towards the southern and western borders, take up 33%. Encircling like a crown the Transylvanian tableland (400 – 600 m altitude), the Carpathian Moldoveanu Peak in the Fagaras Massif – 2,544 m), are in turn surrounded by a belt of hills and elevations which rise no higher than 100 meters.
To the east and south, the Carpathians are continued by the Sub-Carpathians with a similar genesis, but having lower altitudes (100 – 500 m), and to the west by the Western Hills, which do not rise beyond 300 – 400 meters. To the east and southeast lie the two plateaus, the Moldavian tableland and the Dobrudja tableland with altitudes of 400 – 600 meters.
The plains – formerly sea and lake bottoms – cover the southern and western parts of the country and are low and extremely flat. Between the Carpathians and the Danube lies the Romanian Plain, the principal granary of the country, and to the west stretches the Western Plain, which is crossed by many rivers. The multi-tiered relief brings about a similar disposition of the climate, the soil, the vegetation and the fauna, and implicitly of the human settlements.
Besides beautiful landscapes, one can find a variety of architectural styles, from historical vestiges reminiscent of Greek, Roman, Saxon and Byzantine influences, to the French and German style that made Bucharest the “Paris of the East” in the 1930s. Castles, mediaeval farmhouses and picturesque inns can be found in great number, as can industrial landscapes and imposing buildings from the Ceausescu period.
When to shoot (back)
Romania has a temperate climate, similar to the northeastern United States, with four distinct seasons. Spring is pleasant with cool mornings and nights, and warm days. Summer is quite warm, with extended sunny days. The hottest areas in summer are the lowlands in southern and eastern Romania, where 37o C is often reached in July and August. Temperatures are always cooler in the mountains. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing colorful foliage, much like New England. Winters can be cold, especially in the mountains. While not the rule, abundant snowfalls may occur throughout the country from December to mid-March. There are significant regional differences in the climate between different regions of Romania.
- Warmest month: July
- Coldest month: January
Average temperatures in Celsius degrees:
| . | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Bucharest | -3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | | Black Sea Coast | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 23 |
26 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 5 | | Central Romania | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 | | Western Romania | -2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
Weather Forecast: phone +40 21 230 3116, fax +40 21 230 3143, http://www.inmh.ro
How to shoot (back)
We advise you to contact experts from the National Cinematography Center of Romania (CNC), the Romanian Film Promotion Association, or from one of the many Romanian production companies (you\'ll find a list at the end of the book). They can help you with advice, contacts and production services such as locations, qualified personnel, casting, equipment rental, and assistance with filming permits.
Romanian Film Promotion Association
60 Plantelor Street, 1st floor, app. 3
023976, sector 2 Bucharest
T: + 40 31 10 50 187/ 31 10 50 18
F: + 40 31 10 50 186
E: info@romfilmpromotion.ro
W: http://www.romfilmpromotion.ro
Services offered:
- guidance and information
- local resource listings
- information on legal matters
- local contact person with facilities, production services, regional governments,
- business and other entities
- an extensive library of location photos
- referrals to qualified production personnel, services and accommodations
- preferred rates wherever possible
- weather information
- contacts for filming on private land
- assistance with state and regional permits
How to Come to Romania
Romania is easily accessible by planes, trains and boats. There are plenty of scheduled flights to Romania from almost anywhere in the world, including direct flights from several European cities. Most flights arrive at Bucharest’s Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), about one-half hour’s drive north of Bucharest. Other cities in Romania including Timisoara, Cluj, Sibiu, Oradea, Arad and Bacau are connected with destinations in Austria, Germany, Italy and Hungary by flights with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Malev, Alitalia and Tarom. Also, in the last 3-4 year, many important low cost airlines have opened their offices in Romania. You can book a flight online via Tarom at http://www.tarom.ro.
Traveling by train from Europe to Romania takes between 6 hours (Budapest to Timisoara) to about 46 hours (London to Bucharest). Most train tickets allow several stopovers en route, so train travel can be an affordable and relaxing way to come to Romania. The Romanian National Railways (SNCFR) operates service from Bucharest to many European cities. First and second-class sleepers are available for journeys longer than 10 hours and for overnight trains. Information on train schedules and fares can be found at http://www.cfr.ro.
Several river cruise companies based in Germany and Austria offer cruises on the Danube River, through to the Danube Delta, and along the Black Sea Coast.
Visas
The citizens of EU and NATO member states do not need an entry visa to visit Romania. A a valid passport or ID card is required. Citizens from other countries should check the visa regulations that apply to them with the nearest Romanian diplomatic office. There is no arrival or departure tax. More visa information and a list of Romanian diplomatic offices abroad please contact the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Aleea Alexandru 31
Sector 1, Bucharest
T: +40 21 319 2108
F: +40 21 319 2125
W: http://www.mae.ro
Customs Regulations
Romania’s customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary imports into or exports from Romania of items such as firearms, antiquities and medications. Romanian law allows foreigners to bring up to US$10,000 in cash into the country, and no amount in excess of that declared upon entry may be taken out of Romania upon departure. Sums larger than this must be transferred through banks. No more than 100 Romanian lei (RON) may be brought into or taken out of the country.
Items prohibited from import include ammunition, explosives, narcotics, pornographic materials, uncanned meat, and animal and dairy products.
ATA Carnet
Romanian customs authorities encourage the use of an ATA (Admission Temporaire/ Temporary Admission) carnet for the temporary admission of professional equipment, commercial samples, and/or goods for exhibitions and fair purposes.
Permits and Authorizations
To film in private locations it is necessary to contact the owner and ask for all the needed approvals. For shooting in public locations it is necessary to obtain permission from the local city district or county authorities. If you want to film on the streets or in places requiring temporary traffic control, it is necessary to inform the local district police and ask for their help.
Accommodation
Bucharest, Romania’s capitol, has international standard hotels like Marriott, Hilton, Sofitel, Crowne Plaza, Ibis, NH Hotels, Best Western and Howard Johnson’s. In other major cities and resort, there are many hotels that have been updated to international standards. Most hotels are simple, but also very inexpensive. Quality and rates are in line with those across Europe; cheaper but comfortable hotels, private guesthouses, hostels and campsites are also available.
Hotels outside Bucharest range from US$20 to US$90 per night for a double room, with full breakfast and taxes included. A three-course dinner for two, with wine and tip starts at US$12, and can go up to US$100 or more in some of the more upscale restaurants in Bucharest.
Car Rental
Car is one of the best ways to travel around Romania. Most major international auto rental companies and several local companies offer cars in the major cities and airports. Renters must be over 21, and have a valid driver’s license and an internationally valid credit card. Romania’s major roads are safe and well maintained.
Car Rental Companies
AAA AUTORENT – HERTZ Licensee
Strada Ion Bianu 47
Sector 1, Bucharest
T: +40 21 222 1256
E: reservations@hertz.com.ro
W: http://www.hertz.com.ro
AVIROMS RENT-A-CAR – AVIS Licensee
Strada Mihail Moxa 1
Sector 1, Bucharest
T: +40 21 210 4344
F: +40 21 210 6912
E: reservations@avis.ro
W: http://www.avis.ro
EUROPCAR
Calea Calarasilor 46
Sector 3, Bucharest
T: +40 21 320 8554
M: +40 74 413 1590
E: europcar@dataserv.ro
W: http://www.europcar.com.ro
Communications
International direct dialing service is available throughout Romania. Most public phones require the use of a calling or phone card. It is very easy to rent or buy a cellular telephone in Romania. Romania has several internet access providers offering advanced services such as internet messaging via mobile telephone, internet paging, international roaming and more. A number of internet retail outlets and cyber-cafés in almost every town offer convenient internet access. An increasing number of hotels offer wireless connections for guests to access the internet and retrieve e-mail in the comfort of their rooms.
Courier Services
DHL
Strada Emanoil Porumbaru 85-87, Sector 1, Bucharest
T: +40 21 222 1771
F: +40 21 222 1469
E: dhl@dhl.ro
W: http://www.dhl.ro
FEDERAL EXPRESS – International Romexpress Service Ltd.
Strada Mihai Eminescu 47, Sector 2, Bucharest
T: +40 21 201 4822
F: +40 21 201 4826
E: office@irs.ro
W: http://www.fedex.com/ro
TNT WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
Calea Victoriei 155, Sector 1, Bucharest
T: +40 21 303 4567
F: +40 21 303 4580
E: ro.contacts@tnt.com
W: http://www.tntromania.ro
UPS – United Parcel Service
Calea 13 Septembrie 81-83, Sector 5, Bucharest
T: +40 21 410 0604
F: +40 21 410 9910
E: ro.customerservice@europe.ups.com
W: http://www.ups.com
Romanian Film Market (back)
After 1989, local film production diminished abruptly, though some Romanian films were being honoured in important film festivals (TERMINUS PARADIS by Lucian Pintilie, Special Jury Award in Venice, 1998; CIGARETTES AND COFFEE by Cristi Puiu, Golden Bear for best short film in Berlin, 2004; TRAFFIC by Cătălin Mitulescu, Golden Palm for best short film in Cannes, 2004; THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu, Un Certain Regard Prize in Cannes, 2005).
During this period, the Romanian film industry could not compete at the same level as those in Poland, The Czech Republic and Hungary, but during recent years, it has realized a spectacular rebirth.
Between 2003 and 2007, The National Film Centre (CNC) supported more than 60 feature-length films, many of them made by first time directors, and several short films. FOUR MONTHS, THREE WEEKS AND TWO DAYS by Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d\'Or in the official competition of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival; CALIFORNIA DREAMING, by late Cristian Nemescu, won the Un Certain Regard Prize the same year. Going back in time, MARIA, by newcomer Călin Netzer, was awarded several prizes at Locarno, in 2003 (Special Prize of the Jury, Bronze Leopard and Youth Jury Award) while LOVE SICK, by newcomer Tudor Giurgiu was selected in 2006 in the Panorama section at the Berlin Film Festival;
Every year CNC organizes funding sessions for film projects by granting producers with reimbursable credits in 7 years from the National Fund for Cinema. You can find further information on www.cncinema.ro.
Romania is part of the European film structure, like Eurimages, Europa Cinemas or SEE Cinema Network.
International Cooperation
Romania has ratified the European Convention for co-productions that allows European co-productions. This convention settles the relationship between the states’ parts in multilateral co-productions field that have their origin on the parts territory.
Cinema exhibition in 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Cinema theatres 191 155 85 73 72
Screens 213 183 120 108 117
Seats 86,889 70,496 50,220 44,643 43057
Multiscreens / Multiplex 8 9 10 9 11
Eurimages cinemas 5 5 6 7 14
Total screenings 156,175 124,525 104,934 95,929 98,908
Attendance 4,527,054 4,002,349 2,829,563 2,776,516 2,913,033
Attendance/inhabitant 0,21 0,19 0,13 0,13 0,14
Spectators/screening 29 32 27 29 29
Revenue (RON) 22,451,582.7 24,872,000.1 24,453,424 28,279,665 34,182,296
Average ticket (RON) 4,96 6,21 8,6 10,19 11,73
Other contacts in Romania (back)
Ministry of Culture and Religions Affairs
30 Strada Kiseleff, District 1, Bucharest
Tel: (+40-21) 224-0067
Fax: (+40-21) 223-4951
Internet: http://www.ministerulculturii.ro
National Center for Cinematography (CNC)
4-6 Strada Demetriu I. Dobrescu, District 1, Bucharest
Tel: (+40-21) 310-4301
Fax: (+40-21) 310-4300
E-mail: cncin@pcnet.ro
Filmmakers’ Union (UCIN)
28-30 Strada Mendeleev, District 1, Bucharest
Tel: (+40-21) 212-7964
Fax: (+40-21) 311-1246
E-mail: czucin@mc.ro
Academy of Theater and Film of Bucharest
75-77 Strada Matei Voievod , District 1, Bucharest
Tel: (+40-21) 252-8193
Fax: (+40-21) 252-5881
E-mail: ri@unatc.ro
Web: www.unatc.ro
Film and Audiovisual Producers Union (UPFAR)
4-6 Strada Demetriu I. Dobrescu, ap. 44, District 1, Bucharest
Tel: (+40-21) 310-0904
Fax: (+40-21) 310-0904
E-mail: upfar@itcnet.ro
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