What 1050 Studio does

1050 Studio is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based creative studio that designs and develops interactive media attractions for theme parks, amusement parks, museums, and cultural heritage sites. Founded around 2000 as the direct successor of Bon Art Studio JSC, the studio delivers full-cycle attraction development spanning concept art, storyboarding, character and environment design, 3D animation, game design, programming, and on-site system integration. Its portfolio includes award-winning interactive dark rides (Sesame Street: Street Mission at PortAventura World, Popcorn Revenge at Walibi Belgium, Bazyliszek at Legendia Poland), a full media interactive theater (Le Kinétorium at Jardin d'Acclimatation), a multi-dimensional thrill ride (Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence at PortAventura World), and interactive museum and science center installations (Muzeiko, Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis, Natural History Museum of Plovdiv).

The studio operates a B2B professional services model, typically secured through direct enterprise engagement with theme park operators and cultural institutions, often alongside strategic co-development partners Sally Corporation, Alterface Projects, ETF Ride Systems, and Intamin Amusement Rides for ride systems and hardware. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis with individually negotiated pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The company has demonstrated capability to operate with major entertainment IPs including Sesame Street (via Sesame Workshop) and Uncharted (via Sony Pictures), and has received Thea Award, Park World Excellence, and European Star recognition. With 11-50 employees based in Sofia, Bulgaria, 1050 Studio combines Eastern European cost economics with Western European and North American client delivery, and is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

1050 Studio

Legal name

1050 Studio

Website

https://1050.studio

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1050 Studio is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based creative studio that designs and develops interactive media attractions — including dark rides, thrill rides, and museum installations — for theme park operators, cultural institutions, and ride-system integrators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Themed Entertainment Design

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios (MPAFAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Educational Games & Kids/Families Game Studios (MPAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Interactive dark rides
• Themed entertainment
• 3D media production
• Attraction design
• Interactive installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Attraction Development: B2B project-based revenue model designing and developing custom interactive media attractions for theme parks, museums, and public attractions. Services include game design, concept art, animation, programming, and system integration delivered as bespoke projects for individual clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

1050 Studio specializes in crafting custom interactive media attractions for theme parks, museums, science centers, and public spaces. Each project is delivered as a full-service engagement covering game design, 3D animation, concept art, storyboarding, character and environment design, programming, and on-site system integration. Deliverables include interactive dark rides, thrill rides, full media interactive theaters, museum projections, and educational digital experiences.

Product overview

1050 Studio is a media creation company specializing in interactive media attractions for theme parks and public spaces, operating as the direct successor to Bon Art Studio JSC with over 20 years of experience. The company's portfolio consists of themed attraction projects including dark rides (Sesame Street: Street Mission, Bazyliszek, Popcorn Revenge), interactive theaters (Le Kinétorium), thrill rides (Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence), museum installations (Natural History Museum Plovdiv, The Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis), and science center interactive exhibits (Muzeiko). Each project involves full-service digital content creation encompassing game design, concept art, character and environment design, animation, programming, and integration. The company collaborates with major entertainment brands including Disney Interactive Studios, Microsoft Studios, Capcom, Sally Corporation, and Alterface Projects to deliver award-winning attractions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Interactive Attraction Development Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Sesame Street: Street Mission received Park World Excellence Family Ride of the Year (2019), European Star Europe's Best New Ride (2019), Thea Award Outstanding Achievement (2020), and European Star #1 Europe's Best Dark Rides (2021)

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alterface ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on multiple interactive attraction projects including Le Kinétorium (Jardin d'Acclimatation, France) and Bazyliszek (Legendia, Poland). Alterface specializes in interactive media attractions and dark ride technology, with 1050 Studio providing full digital content creation including game design, animation, and programming.
• Sally Corporation / Sally Dark RidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sesame Street: Street Mission interactive dark ride at PortAventura World. Sally Corporation is an industry leader in dark rides and animatronics design. 1050 Studio developed the interactive media for this award-winning attraction.
• Sony PicturescoreTechnology or IntegrationIntellectual property holder for the Uncharted franchise. Provided IP licensing for Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence thrill ride at PortAventura World in collaboration with Sally Dark Rides.
• Intamin Amusement RidescoreTechnology or IntegrationRide systems provider for Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence thrill ride. The multi-dimensional roller coaster features five LSM launches and was developed in collaboration with Sally Dark Rides.
• ETF Ride SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationRide systems partner for Popcorn Revenge erratic dark ride at Walibi Belgium. Collaborated with Alterface and 1050 Studio to deliver the world's first compact Erratic Ride.
• America for Bulgaria FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Muzeiko Science Center for Children in Sofia. 1050 Studio served as game development partner, creating engaging educational digital games and multimedia experiences for the largest Science Center for children in Eastern Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Holovis: UK-based immersive experience design house with strong theme park and museum practice. Adjacent peer — comparable work in immersive media for attractions, but with broader systems-integration scope than 1050 Studio.

Direct peers

• Simworx: UK-based provider of media-based attractions including interactive dark rides and 4D theaters. Direct peer — competes with 1050 Studio for theme park and FEC installation contracts.
• Sally Corporation: U.S.-based leader in dark rides and animatronics. Direct peer — collaborated with 1050 Studio on Sesame Street: Street Mission and Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence, and competes for the same IP-anchored dark-ride contracts.
• Triotech: Montreal-based creator of interactive dark rides and immersive attractions (e.g., Flying Theater, Typhoon). Direct peer — offers competing interactive media content and ride systems to global theme park operators.
• Dynamic Attractions: Canadian designer of dark rides and ride systems, including multi-dimensional thrill rides. Direct peer — directly comparable to 1050 Studio's Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence collaboration profile.
• Lagotronics Projects: Dutch themed entertainment supplier of interactive dark rides, lighting, audio, and special effects. Direct peer — competes for the same interactive attractions business across European parks.
• ETF Ride Systems: Dutch manufacturer of compact ride systems including the Erratic Ride platform used at Walibi Belgium (Popcorn Revenge). Direct peer — partner on1050 Studio projects and broader competitor in the erratic/multimotion dark-ride segment.
• Alterface Projects: Belgian interactive media and dark-ride technology specialist. Direct peer — actively co-develops attractions with 1050 Studio (Le Kinétorium, Bazyliszek, Popcorn Revenge) and competes for the same themed entertainment projects.

Emerging players

• BoldMove Nation: French/Belgian themed entertainment studio offering immersive dark-ride and VR media solutions. Emerging player — competes in the European interactive dark-ride segment where 1050 Studio operates.
• Pure Imagination Studios: U.S.-based creative studio building immersive experiences for theme parks, museums, and brands. Emerging player — comparable custom interactive media production for attractions, focused on IP-driven immersive experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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