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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
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Stanisław Tyczyński |
| Owner | Grzegorz Hajdarowicz (since 2017) |
| Location | Alwernia, Poland |
| Additional Offices | Mumbai, India; Warsaw, Poland |
| Status | Active |
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 Stanisław Tyczyński
- Tyczyński 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
| Film | Director | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Bush | Agnieszka Holland | 2013 | Czech Republic |
| Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | 2013 | India |
| Arbitrage | Nicholas Jarecki | 2012 | USA-Poland |
| Vamps | Amy Heckerling | 2012 | USA-Poland |
| Crulic: The Path to Beyond | Anca Damian | 2011 | Romania-Poland |
| Azaan | Prashant Chadha | 2011 | India |
| Essential Killing | Jerzy Skolimowski | 2010 | Ireland-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
- Technology Hub - Advanced AR/xR production capabilities
- Network Hub - Connects Hajdarowicz media empire to Nobias
- Digital Domain Partner - Both listed as partners of Nobias European Studios
- Soros Connection - Through Hajdarowicz's Gremi Media and Pluralis B.V.
- Bilderberg Link - Owner attended 2018 Bilderberg meeting
Coordinates
- Latitude: 50°06′09″N
- Longitude: 19°32′49″E
- Location: Gmina Alwernia, Lesser Poland Voivodeship