A large film studio has been opened in a former aircraft hanger at the Asbru Enterprise Park next to Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. According to Atlantic Studios, the film studio is large enough to handle the shooting of large complex films such as James Bond movies.
Asbru Enterprise Park is located on what used to be the american military navy base in Keflavik during the cold war. Atlantic Studios is situated in one of the former aircraft hangers consequently providing a huge working area of 5.000 square meters, divided into a 2.200 sq.m. (24.000 sq.ft) Sound Stage and 2.800 sq.m. of support areas. The building is surrounded by a 7.000 sq.m. fenced Studio Lot. The building has been under heavy renovations in the last few months and is now soundproof. Electricity has been updated to standards set by top film producing companies.
Over the next few weeks, domestic and international groups will be formal invitational to a tour of the new film studio. Foreign movie producers should find Atlantic Studios very tempting as the studio offers extremely competitive prices compared to other countries. This is due to the low value of the Icelandic krona. In addition to this, the Icelandic government are also offering a 20% rebate on film production costs incurred in Iceland.
Atlantic Studios management team believes that it will take no few than three years to build up the ability and experience neccessary to run the studio at full capacity. Atlantic Studios will be able to provide lodging, access to swimming pool, gym facilities and much more in close proximity to the studio.
The film studio is located just 5 minutes from Keflavik International Airport which has direct flights to major cities such as London, Copenhagen (3 hours) and New York (5 hours).
More details and information about Atlanic Studios can be found at www.asbru.is/English
