Studio Facilities

Special Effects

We are the only studio complex in Central and Eastern Europe.
The department covers a complete SFX package, from atmospheric effects (i.e. fog, wind, rain, haze, snow, ice and icicles, flood) to pyrotechnical

STUDIOURILE BUFTEA

About Special Effects

Studiourile Buftea is the only studio complex in Central and Eastern Europe that has an in-house special effects department. The team is supervised by Academy Award Winner for Special Effects, Nick Allder. 

The department covers a complete SFX package:

  • atmospheric effects (i.e. fog, wind, rain, haze, snow, ice and icicles, flood);
  • pyrotechnical (i.e. controlled explosions, fires, cannons, indoor or outdoor fireworks, full body burns);
  • mechanical effects (with hydraulic and pneumatic pistons, cables and air mortars);
  • special shots, such as shooting underwater in submerged sets.