The company AVALA STUDIOS is working on the revitalization of a former major film studios AVALA FILM. The revitalization includes reconstruction of the existing and construction of the new FILM STUDIOS with auxiliary premises, completely equipped in a way to meet the needs and fulfill all the expectations of the Hollywood and other production studios, in accordance with all contemporary conditions of film, TV and gaming industry.
| Single stage | Triple stage (separated with TITAN elephant two door system)* | Twin stage (sparated with TITAN elephant two door system)** | Improvised studio within garage | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 1 | Studio 2 | Studio 3 | Studio 4 | Studio 5 | Studio 6 | Studio 7 | |
| Gross Area | 1.550m2 | 1.800m2 | 1.800m2 | 1.800m2 | 2.300m2 | 2.300m2 | 700m2 |
| Net Stage Area (length x width) | 1.440m2 (48m x 30m) | 1.660m2 (49m x 34m) | 1.660m2 (49m x 34m) | 1.660m2 (49m x 34m) | 2.160m2 (54m x 40m) | 2.160m2 (54m x 40m) | 700m2 |
| Net Production and Stage support | 2.176m2 | 1.275m2 | 1.275m2 | 1.275m2 | 1.403m2 | 1.403m2 | / |
| Clear height till catwalk | 16,6m | 14m | 14m | 14m | 20m | 20m | 5m |
| Catwalk path disposition (transverse x longitudinal paths) | 3 x 5 | 2 x 7 | 2 x 7 | 2 x 7 | 2 x 8 | 2 x 8 | / |
| Number and capacity of hoists | 15 moveable hoists per beam (45 hoists) 500kg/hoist | 15 moveable hoists per beam (105 hoists)500kg/hoist | 15 moveable hoists per beam (105 hoists) 500kg/hoist | 15 moveable hoists per beam (105 hoists) 500kg/hoist | 15 moveable hoists per beam (120 hoists) 500kg/hoist | 15 moveable hoists per beam (120 hoists) 500kg/hoist | / |
| Separate dimmer room with dedicated transformer for stage lighting | YES (630kVA) | YES (630kVA) | YES (630kVA) | YES (630kVA) | Yes (1000kVA) | Yes (1000kVA) | / |
| Soundproofing | NC 25 | NC 25 | NC 25 | NC 25 | NC 25 | NC 25 | / |
| Water tank | / | / | / | / | / | Yes (8m x 19m) | / |
| Heating / Cooling / Ventilation | Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes / Yes | Portable, through the predefined openings and shafts from the external space |
| Front TITAN elephant door | 5,3m x 6m | 5,3m x 6m | 5,3m x 6m | 5,3m x 6m | 5,3m x 6m | 5,3m x 6m | / |
| Dedicated MillShop space for each stage in separate building | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | 200-300m2 + offices/amenities | / |
Once complete, Avala Studios’ soundstages will feature a total production space of 11,500 m2. The combined area of its production and stage support facilities will be 11,200 m2. In addition, a single-story 11,200 m2 garage is located beneath Buildings B and C (studios 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). With a clear height of 5 m, the garage is also suitable for use as an additional filming space. The combined area of the MillShop and power plant will be 4,600 m2.
Each stage setting is completely soundproof according to the world standards, they are equipped with HVAC system which provides for smooth filming with a minimal need for removing of unwanted sounds in post-production process.
The studios will be technologically equipped to allow implementation of contemporary audio-visual technology, including the technology for the shooting virtual reality 8k 360 videos.
Each studio contains a dimmer room with the lighting control system. Power for stage lighting is supplied by special large capacity transformers. There are specialized rooms for film equipment storage as well.
Production support facilities are located just next to the soundstages, and they are fully prepared for the production process. There are also day apartments for the actors´ accommodation, where everything they need is provided. Furthermore, there are projection rooms, which can be used for internal film screenings and reviews of the daily material, wardrobes, make-up rooms etc.
Power for the complex will be supplied through energy center, which will combine several energy sources – gas heated boilers, air-water and air-air heat pumps and solar panels. The produced energy will be distributed through smart BMS system in an optimal way. Additional safety to uninterrupted production work will be provided by generators, which have the capacity to cover all the production needs in case all other sources fail.
Avala Film’s historic Studio 4—where, among many others, the legendary Serbian movie Underground (Podzemlje, 1995) was filmed—will be restored and transformed into a museum of Yugoslav film and cultural centre for events and exhibitions.
With a total area of 3,800 m2, the MillShop is divided into six units that serve as separate scenery preparation workshops for the studios. These units can also be merged to create larger workshops.
Additional space within the MillShop will be reserved for a medium-sized costume and prop repository for rent, as well as tailor shops for final costume preparation.
An 800 m2 power plant will house heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the entire complex.
A modern, eight-story office building with 23,000 m2 of floor space will be fully equipped to accommodate all of the administration functions of the film, television, and gaming companies working on productions at Avala Studios.
