You may not know this, but many of the magnificent houses and opulent palaces in historical or action films were actually built entirely on film sets. These settings are not only vibrant but also a testament to the boundless creativity of cinema. Let's explore 10 famous film sets with beautiful backdrops compiled by Right Media here.
Top 10 famous film studios with beautiful settings.
Have you ever wondered how those breathtaking car chases in Hollywood action movies can take place without any interference? Or how they manage to blow up a house without causing any damage to the surroundings? In fact, all these scenes are filmed on set. Not only the dangerous stunts, but even the living spaces, roads, and fortifications are all specially designed sets for each film.
Nowadays, many films, especially those with action, historical, or period themes, choose to film in studios rather than outdoor locations. This allows for absolute control over lighting, weather, sound, and space, while also ensuring safety for dangerous scenes. Furthermore, for films that require special effects and lack pre-existing locations, studios are the optimal choice.
Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles)
When mentioning the most famous film studios, it's impossible not to mention Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles) - the cradle of the American film industry. This is the largest film studio and theme park complex with a series of large-scale pre-built sets such as European old town, American residential areas, modern cities, harbors, and subways, helping film studios save time and production costs.
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the world's leading film studios.
Universal Studios Hollywood boasts significant investment in special effects technology, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, meeting the stringent requirements of major film projects. In particular, visitors can witness firsthand the filmmaking, set design, and special effects creation processes, providing an incredibly impressive experience.
Hengdian Film Studios (China)
Hengdian World Studios is one of the world's largest film studio complexes, specializing in historical and action films. With its enormous scale and vast set design, it's known as the "Hollywood of the East," a familiar destination for thousands of film crews every year. Some famous films shot here include *Story of Yanxi Palace*, *Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace*, *Scarlet Heart*, *The Empress of China*, etc.
Hengdian Film Studios is the filming location for a series of famous Chinese historical dramas.
The Hengdian Film Studios cover a total area of over 30 km² (equivalent to 3,000 hectares), including approximately 330 hectares of filming locations and architectural structures, 30 outdoor filming locations, and 130 indoor filming studios. This film studio replicates a series of palaces, city walls, ancient streets, and historical Chinese architecture from various dynasties. Beyond being a filming location, Hengdian also functions as a large-scale tourism, cultural, and entertainment complex, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors.
Pinewood Studios (UK)
Pinewood Studios, an icon of British and Hollywood cinema, began construction in 1936. It's the filming location for numerous blockbuster movies such as James Bond (007), Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc. The studio's vast size allows for incredibly diverse settings, from indoor and office environments to underwater scenes, and even complex action sequences.
Pinewood Studios is a film studio that shoots superhero movies requiring a lot of special effects.
Dubbed a world-class film studio, Pinewood Studios not only boasts a vast scale but also features a well-invested, internationally-standard film production technology system. It also develops specialized laboratories for AI, visual effects, and motion capture technology, meeting the demanding requirements of Hollywood action films and blockbusters.
MBC Daejanggeum Park (South Korea)
MBC's Daejanggeum Park (Yongin) studio has appeared in many popular Korean historical dramas such as *Dae Jang Geum*, *Dong Yi*, *Moon Embracing the Sun*, etc. It realistically replicates royal palaces, ancient villages, official residences, and traditional Korean living spaces based on historical documents and traditional architecture from the Joseon era. As a result, the studio provides a realistic and seamless feel, minimizing the need for artificial sets in post-production.
MBC Daejanggeum Park is a filming location for Korean historical dramas.
With its large scale and meticulously detailed setting, MBC Daejanggeum Park serves as both a film production center and a tourist attraction. Visitors to the MBC Daejanggeum Park (Yongin) filming location can also rent Hanbok, general's costumes, and court lady outfits to dress up and take photos, or experience interesting traditional activities there.
The Hobbit Village film set (New Zealand)
The Hobbit Village film set is actually a location built for filming the legendary series The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and later preserved as a cinematic attraction for fans. It's built on a large farm, with over 40 Hobbit houses scattered across lush green hills. Remarkably, the entire set is constructed using real materials, from wood, stone, and rammed earth to the plants and trees, all planted and cared for like a real village, helping the setting maintain its vibrant beauty for many years.
The Hobbiton film set was preserved after filming was completed for tourists to visit.
To preserve the film set, the houses are covered with real vines, the grass roofs are regularly maintained, and props such as fences, trailers, and vegetable gardens are constantly used and maintained. This investment helps each frame at Hobbiton feel real yet still retain its fairytale charm. If you loved this movie, you should definitely visit the film set.
Ouarzazate Film Studio (Atlas Studios)
Ouarzazate Studios, also known as Atlas Studios, is located in Morocco – a city situated in the middle of the desert, earning it the nickname "Hollywood of Africa". The studios are designed to realistically replicate ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Rome, Persia, and the ancient Middle East, with fortresses, temples, and desert cities built to near-life scale, creating an extremely grand and impressive experience.
Ouarzazate Studios offers a spectacular, cinematic setting.
Thanks to its incredibly ideal and unique location, this is a super-famous film studio for some of the world's leading epic, historical, and action films. Some blockbusters filmed at Ouarzazate Studios include The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, and some scenes from Game of Thrones.
Cinecittà Studios (Italy)
Cinecittà Studios is one of the world's oldest and most iconic film studios, known as "Hollywood on the Tiber River." With its vast area, the studio features structures in the style of ancient Rome, medieval Europe, and the Renaissance, making it a popular choice for epic and religious films requiring cultural depth.
Cinecittà Studios is Italy's leading film studio, specializing in cultural and epic films.
Besides serving the Italian film industry, some Hollywood films have used locations here to recreate the historical charm of Europe authentically. Some films shot here include Ben-Hur, Cleopatra, Roman Holiday, La Dolce Vita, and more recently, Gangs of New York. Today, Cinecittà is also considered a cultural heritage site of world cinema, open to visitors for tours, behind-the-scenes exhibitions, and film history.
Toei Kyoto Studio Park (Japan)
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a famous historical drama film set in Japan, specializing in filming Japanese historical dramas. The setting authentically recreates the atmosphere of the Edo period with ancient streets, traditional wooden houses, dojos, old markets, and samurai mansions. This film set has appeared in hundreds of samurai films and popular television series such as Zatoichi, Ooka Echizen, Hissatsu Shigotonin, etc.
Toei Kyoto Studio Park recreates the image of Japan during the Edo period.
Not only is the architecture meticulously designed, but other details, from costumes and props to food, are also carefully incorporated into the film studio to ensure the preservation of authentic Japanese culture. Currently, Toei Kyoto Studio Park is open to visitors, offering opportunities to dress up as samurai or ninja, watch swordsmanship demonstrations, and explore the behind-the-scenes production of films.
Long Island Film Studio (Ho Chi Minh City)
Long Island Studios is considered one of the earliest film studios in Ho Chi Minh City, dating back to a time when this model wasn't yet professional and widely popular. With its luxurious European-style architecture, spacious grounds, and flexible setting options ranging from castles and gardens to swimming pools and romantic settings, Long Island is particularly suitable for projects requiring a high-end, modern, and sophisticated image.
Long Island Studios is where many feature films have been shot in Vietnam.
Some notable films that have been shot here include "Gái Già Lắm Chiêu," "Tiệc Trăng Máu," "Nhà Có 5 Nàng Tiên," as well as music videos like "Gạt Đi Nước Mắt" (Noo Phước Thịnh), "Bad Boy" (Đông Nhi), and numerous TV commercials for jewelry, cosmetics, and other luxury brands. Additionally, you can purchase tickets to enter the film studio to take photos or shoot short clips for around 100,000 VND per person.
Santorini Park Film Studio (Hanoi)
Santorini Park is the largest and most famous semi-outdoor film studio in Hanoi. It makes a strong impression with its architecture inspired by the island of Santorini (Greece), featuring the characteristic white and blue color scheme, along with an open, airy, fresh, and colorful space. The sets here are designed uniformly, highlighted by white walls, blue domes, balconies, and walkways that bear a distinct Greek influence.
Santorini Park is often chosen as a filming location for outdoor scenes, weddings, or interviews.
The outdoor setting is the "soul" of Santorini Park film studio. With its sprawling greenery, vibrant flowers blooming year-round, and European architecture, every filming location evokes a romantic, fresh, and poetic feeling. Santorini Park film studio is the ideal choice for romantic photoshoots, graduation photos, high-end fashion lookbooks, and especially wedding photos – they will never go out of style.
Above are some famous film studios in Vietnam and around the world, compiled by Right Media for your reference. Film studios are not only places where cinematic ideas are brought to life but also create impressive and unforgettable scenes for the audience. Many film studios are now open to tourists, so if you have the opportunity, don't miss this experience.
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