Film studio complex with
a production ecosystem
Astra Filmland combines a large-scale studio complex with the Astra Digital Hub — a network of on-site partners delivering advanced production solutions.
Located just outside Budapest, the studio offers a fully equipped production environment supported by on-site rentals and services.
Film studio complex with a production ecosystem.
16 Sound Stages
20,982 m² / 225,848 sq ft
— including:
- Virtual Production Stage
- Aviation Stage
- Indoor Hybrid Stage with Hungary's largest indoor water tank
- Dedicated Photo Studio
72,000+m²
Backlot
775,000+ sq ft
775,000+ sq ft of expansive backlot space for large-scale productions
10,969 m²
Workshops
118,000 sq ft of workshops and storage facilities on-lot
6,659 m²
Offices
71,700 sq ft — production offices
Astra hybrid stage
Indoor Hybrid Stage
with Hungary's largest indoor water tank
Dual-mode
wet or dry stage configuration
20 × 10 m
water tank, 6 m deep
Fully coverable
usable as a conventional sound stage when not in wet mode
Enclosed
fully enclosed and climate-controlled
Versatile shooting
Suitable for underwater, surface, and topside shooting in controlled conditions
Recent Productions at Astra Filmland
Astra Filmland has hosted a wide range of acclaimed international productions across film and television. From major studio blockbusters to prestige streaming series, our stages and facilities have supported some of the most ambitious projects in the industry.
Astra Digital HUB
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Virtual Production
Astra Virtual delivers seamless, end-to-end virtual production for film, TV, commercials, and music videos.
Using scalable LED volumes, advanced camera tracking, and real-time workflows, we enable high-quality in-camera VFX anywhere your story takes you.
Backed by 2,000+ ROE Visual panels and expert operators, we provide reliable, production-ready solutions. From previs and Virtual Art Department (VAD) through on-set execution, we support every stage of production. Trusted by HBO, Netflix, BBC, Paramount, and A24, our team brings hands-on experience from large-scale international productions.
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Consulting & Workflow Design
VP Stage Design & System Integration
LED Volume Setup & On-Set Operation
Supervisors, Operators, Engineers, Technicians
Camera Tracking Systems & Calibration
Image-Based Lighting
sACN / Art-Net
Real-Time Engine Workflows
2D, 2.5D & 3D
Virtual Art Department (VAD)
Previs & Techvis
Email: hello@astravirtualstudio.com
ASCEND 360 8K - VFX CINEMA ARRAY
Introducing the industrial leader in 360 capture solutions. The ASCEND 360 VFX Array delivers unparalleled 8K LF RAW VFX services, leveraging industry-standard technology for high-end global productions.
This is the only system globally integrating nine Large Format 8K RAW cinema cameras onto the proprietary HELIX True-Nodal stabilizer. Mounted on an ultra low-profile Sport Car chassis, it eliminates the vehicle from the 360° frame, enabling fully synchronized, high-speed plate capture for even the most demanding action sequences.
Aided by real-time Live-Stitch previews, ASCEND 360 guarantees significant time savings in the VFX pipeline, offering superior VFX services beyond standard ground operations.
Key Tech Specs
8K RAW on LARGE FORMAT
Crystal Clear Image with Timecode
Realtime STITCH for VFX preview
Advanced Stabilisation System
Camera, Car, Data CREW included
Remote image checking - LIVE U available
QUALIFIED Driver with Team
Rafael Zuban
Email: rafael.zuban@astravirtualstudio.com
Grip Equipment & Custom Rigging
Since its founding in 1999, Special Grip Hungary (SGH) has become a premier film equipment provider, supporting everything from small-scale shoots to massive AAA cinematic titles. Beyond traditional grip services, we specialize in complex, challenging rigging and bespoke solutions tailored perfectly to any environment.
We do not just supply standard gear; our team designs, engineers, and fabricates custom-built rigs to realize the vision you have in mind. You dream it, we build it.
Whenever your production needs a unique, innovative solution, our answer is simple: Yes, we can.
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Camera, Lens & Lighting Rental
Premium cinema equipment rental operating from the Terminal building on the Astra Filmland lot. Vantage Vision offers camera systems, exclusive Hawk lens packages, and comprehensive professional lighting — with prep, consultation, and technical support included.
CAMERA & LENSES
Premium camera systems and exclusive Hawk lens packages for productions of any scale.
On-SITE Availability
Operating from the Terminal building on the Astra Filmland lot, with immediate on-site availability.
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Comprehensive professional lighting equipment rental.
Equipment consultation, prep and technical support included.
Aviation Sets for Film & TV
London-based Shoot Aviation is one of the leading providers of aviation sets and content for film and television, with over 25 years of experience and a global presence across the UK, EU, and the US.
At Astra Filmland — its dedicated EU base — the company operates ready-to-shoot, fully customizable aircraft interiors, including both narrow-body and wide-body cabin sets with business and economy class configurations, as well as cockpit environments. These modular sets are built in sections, allowing flexible sizing, quick reconfiguration, and easy camera access, with removable panels and fully functional practical elements.
Beyond the standing sets in Budapest, Shoot Aviation offers access to an extensive global inventory of aircraft, helicopters, and aviation props — from commercial and private jets to military and vintage aircraft — supported by experienced crew and full production services.
Make Every Lens Smart: Frame-accurate data for VFX & Virtual Production
DCS specialises in capturing real-time lens data — focus, iris, and zoom — and delivering it to post-production and virtual production pipelines with frame-accurate precision.
The LDT (Lens Data Translator): Integrates with all major lens and camera systems. It seamlessly captures metadata on any production, writing it directly into the RAW camera files to accelerate VFX workflows.
DCS Lens Link: Extends wireless lens control over long range. Operating on sub-WiFi frequencies (2200–2500MHz), it guarantees a reliable handset signal across large sets, LED volumes, and complex outdoor locations.
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Motion Control Robotics
Advanced robotic motion control for film, Rocket Lab provides advanced robotic motion control solutions for film, commercial, virtual production, and broadcast environments.
Within the Rocket Lab range, Rocket Cinema Robots are available in different sizes to serve a wide variety of production needs, from compact and agile setups to larger, high-speed systems for demanding motion control work.
Integrated into the Astra Filmland production ecosystem, they enable precise, repeatable camera movement, reliable performance, and cinematic flexibility for premium shoots, synchronized studio workflows, and complex visual storytelling.
Compact & Agile
Smaller robots for tight spaces and intricate camera movements.
High-Speed
High-velocity robots for dynamic action sequences and fast-moving subjects.
Ecosystem Integrated
Seamlessly connected to the full Astra Filmland production infrastructure.
Real-Time Control & Synchronization
A high-performance, node-based platform for real-time control and data routing. IO Builder synchronizes robots, motion systems, ligIO Builder is a high-performance, node-based platform for real-time control, synchronization, and data routing across robots, motion systems, lighting, cameras, media servers, and external software. At Astra Filmland, it supports cinema robotics and studio workflows with advanced motion programming, flexible device integration, and precise synchronization between multiple systems, helping create efficient, repeatable, and highly coordinated production environments for film shoots, commercials and virtual production applications.
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Cinema Robotics Support
Supports cinema robotics and studio workflows with advanced motion programming
Flexible Device Integration
Precise synchronization between multiple systems and devices
Efficient Environments
Creates efficient, repeatable, and highly coordinated production environments for film, commercials, and virtual production
3D & Digital Imaging
Contact: info@3drig.eu · +36 70 265 5888 · 3drig.eu
STEREOGRAPHER develops and operates advanced stereoscopic camera systems for
filmmakers, with the Alpha 3D Rig at the center of its offering.
The company provides specialised imaging solutions including stereoscopic 3d, infrared day-for-night, HDR,
and mixed-medium image stacking, enabling productions to achieve complex visual results efficiently and with high precision. Combining research-driven development with
years of practical shooting experience, STEREOGRAPHER focuses on image quality, ergonomic design, and reliable on-set performance.
Stereoscopic 3D
Full stereoscopic production with the Alpha 3D Rig system.
Infrared Day-for-Night
Specialized infrared imaging for unique day-for-night visual effects.
HDR & Mixed Medium
HDR capture and mixed-medium image stacking for extraordinary results.
All-In-One Virtual Production Platform
We make screens disappear into storytelling from mobile devices to massive LED walls. Our purpose-built software brings precision, speed, and total creative freedom to every production, meeting the highest expectations of Directors, Cinematographers, and Art Directors alike. Powered exclusively by Apple products on both playback and control sides, our system provides rock-solid stability under the toughest on-set conditions. More than background elements, our displays become integrated parts of production design, enhancing the visual narrative itself.
Key Features
Creative Freedom
Meets the highest expectations of Directors, Cinematographers, and Art Directors
Apple-Powered Stability
Powered exclusively by Apple products on both playback and control sides — rock-solid stability under the toughest on-set conditions
Seamless Integration
Displays become integrated parts of production design, enhancing the visual narrative itself
Virtual Studio Platform
Aximmetry Technologies is a global developer of professional virtual production solutions for the broadcast and entertainment industries. Its Aximmetry platform provides end-to-end, real-time 3D graphics and virtual studio capabilities for green screen, XR and AR productions, supporting both Aximmetry's own render engine and Unreal Engine. With a community of over 56,000 users worldwide, from independent creators to major television broadcasters, Aximmetry is committed to making high-end virtual studio technology accessible and production-ready for teams of all sizes.
Green Screen & XR
Seamless compositing for green screen, extended reality, and augmented reality productions.
Dual Engine Support
Works with Aximmetry's own render engine and Unreal Engine for maximum creative flexibility.
56,000 Users Worldwide
From independent creators to major broadcasters — a trusted global platform.
Visual Effects & 3D Scanning
An independent VFX house specializing in high-end visual solutions — bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution across the full production pipeline.
Pre-Production
Comprehensive VFX breakdowns, shoot methodology planning and budgeting, detailed pre-vis and tech-vis
On-Set Services
Professional supervision, data wrangling, high-fidelity character, set, and prop scanning
Post-Production
Asset creation, look dev, 3D environments, character builds, and high-end compositing
SUMOSKY MADE ON SET
SCALABLE LIGHTING CONTROL
The collaboration of ASTRA VIRTUAL STUDIO and SUMOLIGHT brings together cutting-edge lighting technology and a world-class studio infrastructure to create one of Europe's most advanced virtual production environments. SUMOLIGHT's tools are made on set to integrate Image Based Lighting, colour accuracy and easy set-up to speed up production time and increase lighting quality fast. Scalable large surface vertical lighting installations or overhead lighting boxes use studio space efficiently and allow multilayered lighting sections
Swith simultaneous dynamic effects, greenscreen areas and any video content to seamlessly light your creative vision. The lightweight 2m long SKYBARs produce beautiful color spaces with accurate whites and deeply saturated colours, controlled by pixel mapping software solutions with smooth dimming to zero.
Proven on the world's biggest sets, from Barbie to 3 Body Problem and the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon 2, leading cinematographers and gaffers choose SUMOSKY for its unmatched combination of light quality, pixel density, and operational speed.
Precision Tools for Virtual Production
OptiTrack delivers the world's most precise motion capture systems, trusted by leading virtual production and VFX studios worldwide. Our high-speed optical tracking cameras and Motive software provide micron-level accuracy, ultra-low latency, and seamless real-time streaming into Unreal Engine and more — keeping every shot perfectly in sync.
Sub-millimeter positional accuracy
±0.05 mm
Ultra-low system latency
< 10 ms
Real-time camera tracking
For LED volumes & virtual production
Scalable systems
From indie sets to blockbuster stages
Find Us
Location
📍 Address
Astra Filmland — 1-3 Napraforgó street, Mogyoród, 2146 Hungary
🚗 By Car
20 min from central Budapest · Direct M3 motorway access
✈️ By Air
30 min from Liszt Ferenc International Airport
Contact
Astra Filmland + Digital Hub