Korda Studio

What Korda Studio does

Korda Studio is a privately held film production complex located in Etyek, 25 km from Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2007 and operating with approximately 25 core employees across two registered legal entities (a property entity and a service-provider entity). The studio serves international and local filmmakers, production companies, advertising agencies, and music labels by renting physical production infrastructure and providing integrated production services on a quote-based pricing model. Its go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement via the company website and industry referrals.

The studio's core offering comprises seven fully equipped, soundproofed sound stages ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 m² (totaling 16,500 m²), including one of the largest sound stages in the world with a 20-meter net buildable height, set on a 15-hectare guarded exterior lot. Permanent period backlots — a New York Brooklyn street block, a Renaissance Vatican/Florence set, and a Medieval village with 30+ structures — provide pre-built shooting environments originally constructed for Hellboy 2, The Borgias, and World Without End. Supporting infrastructure includes a 10×10×4 m temperature-controlled water tank, a 49-seat screening room with Christie 2K and 35mm projection, a professional ADR recording studio with a Hollywood-experienced resident engineer and remote session capabilities, 2,800 m² of accommodations and production offices, 5,500 m² of workshops, on-site catering (via partner Rolling Chefs for 75 covers), and preferred equipment rental through MBS Equipment.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time facility rental of stages, backlots, and the water tank, supplemented by professional services including ADR recording, screening, catering coordination, and equipment facilitation. The studio capitalizes on Hungary's 30% filmmaking tax rebate and proximity to Budapest to attract international productions, and its customer book includes A-list Hollywood features (Poor Things, The Brutalist, Blade Runner 2049, Black Widow, The Martian, Gemini Man, Midsommar, Hellboy 2), premium streaming series (Netflix's Eric, Paramount+'s Halo, National Geographic's Genius: Picasso), luxury advertising (Dior, Xiaomi), and music videos (Kylie Minogue, Jimin/BTS, Liam Gallagher). Adjacent businesses include Korda Filmpark (consumer entertainment) and Korda Locations (location scouting services). In 2025 the studio received the BAFTA Albert sustainability 'VERY GOOD' rating and added new channel partnerships with Laokoon Cinema and Flat Pack Films.

Name

Korda Studio

Legal name

Korda Filmstúdió Ingatlanhasznosító és Szolgáltató Kft.

Website

https://kordastudio.hu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Korda Studio is a Hungarian film production complex near Budapest operating 7 sound stages and permanent period backlots, serving Hollywood features, international TV series, commercials, and music videos through facility rental and integrated production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC), Production Office Space & Support Facilities (MPADAIAD), Studio Operations, Scheduling & Stage Management (MPADAIAH)

Keywords

• Film production studio
• Sound stage rental
• Film backlot sets
• Movie production facilities
• Tv series production

Headquarters

HQ city

Etyek

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Rental of sound stages, backlots, water tank, and production facilities to filmmakers and production companies for movie, TV, and commercial production
2. Production Services: Additional services including ADR recording, screening facilities, catering, and equipment rental through preferred partners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Korda Studio is a state-of-the-art film production complex located in Etyek, 25 km from Budapest, Hungary. It rents out seven sound stages (totaling 16,500 m²), three permanent period backlots (New York, Medieval, Renaissance), a temperature-controlled water tank, a 49-seat screening room, and ADR recording facilities, alongside support infrastructure including accommodations, workshop space, catering, and equipment rental partnerships. The studio serves feature films, TV series, commercials, and music video productions, with services sold directly to production companies through a quote-based sales process.

Product overview

Korda Studio is a state-of-the-art film production complex offering a comprehensive portfolio of production services and facilities. The core offering includes seven sound stages (totaling 16,500 m²) and three themed backlots (New York, Renaissance, Medieval). Supporting infrastructure encompasses a temperature-controlled watertank, 49-seat screening room, ADR recording studio, catering services, equipment rental partnerships, accommodations, and support facilities. Located 25 km from Budapest in Etyek, the studio provides complete in-house production capabilities for feature films, TV series, commercials, and music videos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sound Stages Seven fully equipped, soundproofed sound stages for film and television productions.
• Water Tank Temperature-controlled and coverable water tank (10 x 10 x 4 m) with underwater windows and filtration for water-based shoots.
• New York Backlot Permanent Brooklyn street block backlot with four-story facades used as a New York-style filming location.
• Medieval Backlot 13,500+ m² permanent Northern European medieval village backlot set.
• Renaissance Backlot 1+ hectare permanent Renaissance city backlot set designed by Francois Seguin for The Borgias.
• ADR Recording Automated Dialogue Replacement recording service for post-production, including remote sessions for global talent.
• Screening Room 49-seat cinema-grade screening room available for production screenings and reviews.
• Catering Services On-site full catering for productions, location shoots, and events delivered through partner Rolling Chefs.
• MBS Equipment Rental Equipment rental service delivered through preferred partner MBS Equipment (MBS Group) for lighting, grip, and consumables.
• Accommodations 2,800+ m² production building with dressing rooms, make-up/hair facilities, props storage, production offices, conference rooms, and 24/7 security and IT.
• Support Facilities 5,500 m² workshop and storage building with art department offices, meeting rooms, and certified outdoor hazardous materials storage.
• Surroundings & Location Services Access to nearby natural surroundings and Budapest-based locations that double for major European and international cities, provided via affiliated Korda Locations.

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MBSE Hungary Kft. (MBS Equipment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred exclusive partner for equipment rental. MBS Equipment Company (part of the MBS Group) is one of the world's largest suppliers of lighting, grip, and consumables for film production, providing consistent high quality performance and cost-optimized solutions.
• Rolling ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull catering services partner available for on-site productions, location shoots, and special events. Catering facility can seat 75 people in one of the production buildings.
• Lions ProductionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company partner for commercial work, featured in studio credits for Xfinity WiFi commercial and Liam Gallagher music video.
• Laokoon Cinema (Laokoon Filmgroup)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company partner featured in credits for Kylie Minogue music video.
• Flat Pack FilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company partner featured in credits for Jimin music video.
• Nemzeti Filmintézet Magyarország (National Film Institute Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational film institute partner supporting Hungarian film industry and productions using the studio.
• Pioneer!minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company partner featured in credits for Dior Addict commercial.
• Mid Atlantic ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational production company partner.
• NMHH (National Media and Infocommunications Authority)minorOthersHungarian media regulatory authority partner.
• Korda LocationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation services company affiliated with Korda Studio for finding and managing filming locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shepperton Studios: Shepperton is one of Europe's largest film studio complexes, offering a comparable mix of sound stages, backlots, and production services. It has hosted many of the same Hollywood productions Korda has served (Marvel, Star Wars), making it a direct rival for premium global productions.
• Cinecittà Studios: Italy's historic Cinecittà is a full-service studio complex with stages, backlots (including ancient Rome), and post-production services. Tax-incentive-driven, it competes directly with Korda for European productions and has hosted major Hollywood features and prestige TV.
• Barrandov Studios: Located in Prague, Barrandov is one of Europe's largest and oldest film studios, with multiple stages, backlots, and post-production services. It directly competes with Korda for international productions seeking Central European locations and tax incentives.
• Trilith Studios: Trilith (formerly Pinewood Atlanta) is a large-scale sound stage and backlot complex in Georgia, USA, with strong Georgia tax incentives. It competes for the same Hollywood productions that Korda courts, offering a similar model of purpose-built studio infrastructure plus incentives.
• Studio Babelsberg: Germany's Studio Babelsberg is the country's oldest large-scale film studio with multiple stages, backlots, and production services. It competes directly with Korda for Central European productions and has hosted Marvel, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and other A-list titles.
• Pinewood Studios: Pinewood is the leading UK film and TV studio complex with multiple sound stages, permanent backlots, and on-site production services. It is the closest direct competitor to Korda in Europe in terms of full-service offering and A-list clientele (e.g., Bond films, Marvel). Both compete for major international productions using incentive-driven location decisions.
• Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden: Leavesden is a major UK studio complex with world-class sound stages, permanent backlots, and production support. It hosts Harry Potter, Marvel, and other tentpole productions, making it a direct competitor for premium international clients.

Others

• MBS Equipment Company: MBS is Korda's preferred exclusive equipment rental partner and one of the world's largest providers of lighting, grip, and consumables for film production. It is not a direct competitor but an ecosystem partner that strengthens Korda's value proposition.

Regional players

• Origo Film Studios: Hungary's other major film studio complex, Origo operates sound stages and production services within Hungary. It is a direct local competitor for Hungarian productions and a regional rival for international productions choosing Hungary.
• Film Studios Tbilisi: Georgia's state-supported film studio offers an aggressive 20-25% rebate and modern facilities, increasingly competing with Korda for productions seeking Eastern European incentives and Central European time-zone access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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