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Alvernia Studios

Polish film production studio and technology complex acquired by Grzegorz Hajdarowicz, partner of Nobias European Studios
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Overview

Alvernia Studios is a Polish film production studio and technology complex located in Alwernia Municipality, Poland, 18 kilometers west of Kraków Airport. The studio produces international feature films, video games, music projects, and commercials with additional offices in Mumbai and Warsaw.

Corporate Details

AttributeDetails
Founded2000
FounderStanisław Tyczyński
OwnerGrzegorz Hajdarowicz (since 2017)
LocationAlwernia, Poland
Additional OfficesMumbai, India; Warsaw, Poland
StatusActive

Facilities

The 13,000 square meter (140,000 sq ft) domed complex includes:

  • Multiple sound stages
  • World's biggest spherical shadeless blue screen
  • Music scoring studios
  • Motion capture system
  • 16mm and 35mm laboratories
  • Color correction studio
  • Visual effects department
  • Final mix studio

History

Founding (2000)

  • Founded by broadcasting executive StanisÅ‚aw TyczyÅ„ski
  • TyczyÅ„ski was founder and former owner of RMF FM (major Polish radio station)
  • First non-state film company in post-war Poland

Acquisition by Gremi (2017)

  • Bought by Grupa Gremi, controlled by Grzegorz Hajdarowicz
  • Planned entertainment center in the buildings
  • COVID-19 pandemic forced pivot to Alvernia xR project

Alvernia xR Project

  • Created during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Offers productions using augmented reality (AR)
  • Technology focus aligned with Nobias European Studios

Fire Incident (2021)

  • November 30, 2021: Fire at the plant
  • Extent of damage unclear from public records

Notable Productions

FilmDirectorYearCountry
Burning BushAgnieszka Holland2013Czech Republic
Bhaag Milkha BhaagRakeysh Omprakash Mehra2013India
ArbitrageNicholas Jarecki2012USA-Poland
VampsAmy Heckerling2012USA-Poland
Crulic: The Path to BeyondAnca Damian2011Romania-Poland
AzaanPrashant Chadha2011India
Essential KillingJerzy Skolimowski2010Ireland-Norway-Poland-Hungary

Technology Focus

  • Virtual production capabilities
  • Augmented reality (xR) productions
  • Motion capture technology
  • Digital visual effects
  • Post-production services

Connection to Nobias European Studios

Alvernia Studios is a key partner in the Nobias European Studios network:

  • Grzegorz Hajdarowicz owns both Alvernia Studios and is partner in Nobias
  • Nobias manages content production from Krakow (Poland) facilities
  • Technology alignment: AR/AI content creation capabilities
  • Shared infrastructure for European media production

Network Connections

Alvernia Studios
    |
    ├── Grzegorz Hajdarowicz (Owner)
    |       ├── Gremi Media
    |       |       └── Pluralis B.V. (40% stake)
    |       |               └── Soros-connected funds
    |       |
    |       ├── Nobias European Studios (Partner)
    |       |       └── Ricardo da Silva Oliveira
    |       |
    |       └── Bilderberg Meeting (2018 participant)
    |
    └── Winterthur Medien AG (Partner via Nobias)
            └── Jakota Capital AG

Significance to Personal Case

  1. Technology Hub - Advanced AR/xR production capabilities
  2. Network Hub - Connects Hajdarowicz media empire to Nobias
  3. Digital Domain Partner - Both listed as partners of Nobias European Studios
  4. Soros Connection - Through Hajdarowicz's Gremi Media and Pluralis B.V.
  5. Bilderberg Link - Owner attended 2018 Bilderberg meeting

Coordinates

  • Latitude: 50°06′09″N
  • Longitude: 19°32′49″E
  • Location: Gmina Alwernia, Lesser Poland Voivodeship