Netflix hit 'Crooks' brings shine to Vienna's film set!
Netflix hit 'Crooks' brings shine to Vienna's film set!
The anticipation in Vienna is great because the popular international series "Crooks" returns to the capital for a second season. The shooting runs until the beginning of July and take place at the most beautiful locations in the city. She cleverly combines the hobby of crime novels with the charm of Vienna and attracts an audience of millions. After the worldwide success of the first season, expectations are high.
During the shooting, renowned actors such as Frederick Lau, Christoph Krutzler and the American actor Mark Ivanir are in front of the camera. Directed by Marvin Kren, who was not only awarded the "Blue Panther - Streaming & TV Award" for the first season, but also now bears creative responsibility again. The story follows the ex-safeknacker Charly and the underworld taxler Joseph, who experience their exciting adventures in Vienna.Vienna as a film location
What makes Vienna such an attractive place for filmmakers? It is not only rich in historical locations such as the Kohlmarkt, the Graben and the Burgtheater, but the city also offers an extensive support program for international productions. The vienna film incentive invests an impressive two million euros in the project and thus emphasizes the city as a hotspot for film and serial productions.
This strong commitment is not only an important support for the film industry, but also an economic accession for tourism. Norbert Kettner, Managing Director of Wient Tourism, emphasizes the positive impulses that have an impact on the local economy through international filming. In addition, according to the “Travelsat-Index”, ten percent of international travelers vienna chose Vienna as a travel destination due to its cinematic attractiveness.
collaboration and funding conditions
The Vienna Film Incentive, which was launched in 2022, enables international productions to be turned in Vienna, and integrates local film producers. One criterion is that the films or series have at least two days of shooting in Vienna and have to cross a length of 45 minutes. Applications for funding can be submitted by December 31, 2025 - and online via a special portal.
The high demand for financial and logistical support shows how important it is to further expand the cinematic diversity of the city. Although Vienna already offers many scenes, the full potential that the city has for game and documentaries as well as series production is far from exhausted.
With more and more Hollywood productions that the city choose as a backdrop-including films by Guy Ritchie with stars like Natalie Portman-Vienna's cultural radiance is growing steadily. The success of "Crooks" will not only inspire the audience, but also to further consolidate and expand the cinematic standing of the city. Let's see what this second season has in store for the domestic film industry!
For more information about the series and other news about the shooting, follow the article on Meindezirk.at and Stay Tuned!
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