Recent Situation
Shortly after the Velvet Revolution (1989) Barrandov was privatized and the state no longer provided total funding for Czech film production. Due to being unable to adapt properly to the new conditions after the free market reform, the studio almost closed down in 2000. However, later, the decrease in local films was "compensated" by a dramatic increase in foreign productions, particularly feature films made by U.S. producers. Czech television stations and producers of commercials for television also made extensive use of the facility. Barrandov Studios now provide complete production services for visiting feature film producers and for the increasing volume of local audio-visual production.
On December 2006 Barrandov Studios have officially opened "Max" - a massive new soundstage aimed at attracting bigger productions than ever. According to studio representatives, in terms of size the new facility is now the largest in Europe at 4,000 square metres. "Max" is also almost 14 metres high, which means it should provide room for even the most demanding of productions.
Barrandov is owned by Moravia Steel which is owned by group of Slovak entrepreneurs.
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