Korda Studios (in Hungarian: ''Korda Filmstúdió'') is a film studio complex in the wine-making village of

Etyek Etyek () is a village in Fejér County, Hungary, approximately 30 km from Budapest. The area is surrounded by vineyards and is known for its wine-production. The Korda Studios Korda Studios (in Hungarian language, Hungarian: ''Korda Films ...

; hence the nickname ''Etyekwood''. The studio is named after Sir

Alexander Korda Sir Alexander Korda (; born Sándor László Kellner; ; 16 September 1893 – 23 January 1956)

, Hungarian born British film producer, director and screenwriter, who founded his own film production studios and distribution company,

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in Buckinghamshire, England.

History

Korda Studios were inaugurated in April 2007 and an additional sound stage was built in 2009. The studio was designed by Bastien and Associates Inc. The first film produced at Korda Studios was '' Hellboy II: The Golden Army'' of

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, directed by

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, were filmed there in 2018.

Layout

Stages

Backlot Sets

Korda Studios has 15 hectares of back lot space, as well as 10 hectares of space consisting of existing sets.

References

External links

{{Commons, Etyekwood
''Company website''
Buildings and structures in Fejér County Film production companies of Hungary Hungarian film studios Korda family