INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE
Industrial and technical landscape
Jan Šverma Mine
The Jan Šverma Mine in Ostrava is an impressive industrial location with the authentic atmosphere of a former coal mine. The preserved mining towers, shafts and technical buildings provide a unique setting for film shooting. The location is ideal for the realization of scenes from the mining, historical and industrial environment and offers a strong visual character typical of industrial Ostrava. Thanks to its authenticity and good accessibility, it is one of the interesting locations for film production.
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Lower Vítkovice Area
This unique industrial area offers a thrilling scenery and breathtaking atmosphere.
The Lower Vítkovice Area is part of the European cultural heritage, which makes wandering through its milieu truly unforgettable. Images of the Lower Vítkovice Area are recently among the most popular images to depict Ostrava. It has been confirmed several times that these premises bring an industrial atmosphere to the movie screen and much more.
Over ten million viewers saw the Lower Vítkovice Area, starring as the former German mines, in the South Korean film Ode to My Father (2014). In the French-American sci-fi film Babylon A. D., the setting creates a perfect illusion of a futuristic city. The complex made its appearance in the movies Smoke (1990) or Non Plus Ultras (2004), while also serving as a background to the trailer for the short-length action movie Ghost Recon: Alpha, as well as several advertising events (Red Bull Park Tour Training Jam) and other clips.
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Gong
Multifunkční aula Gong v Dolních Vítkovicích je architektonicky výjimečný prostor vzniklý přestavbou bývalého plynojemu. Nabízí moderní a vizuálně atraktivní interiér s industriálním charakterem, který zaujme svým kontrastem mezi historickou konstrukcí a současným designem. Pro filmaře představuje ideální lokaci pro natáčení moderních, uměleckých i futuristických scén, ale také pro zázemí produkcí a konference.
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Michal Mine
These very authentic industrial premises create an illusion that the miners only left recently.
The mine’s most preserved and authentic section can be found at the Michal Mine in Ostrava-Michálkovice. You will get to know the classic local “chain changing rooms”, showers, classically furnished office rooms and several operation halls, which still contain the old equipment. Aside from that, the Michal Mine is on the Czech Republic’s tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Center.
The Hlubina Workstation and Cineport
Hlubina in Ostrava is a unique industrial location offering filmmakers an authentic and versatile atmosphere. Interiors include old mining buildings, engine rooms and workshops, corridors and underground shafts, the former mezzanine, cinema halls, a climbing wall, and the Brick House, providing a wide range of filming possibilities for various genres. Exteriors feature halls, chimneys, railway tracks, ramps, and metal structures, creating a dramatic visual impact. This combination of spaces allows for filming everything from dramas and documentaries to commercials and music videos. Thanks to its authenticity and variety, Hlubina is a sought-after destination for filmmakers from around the world.
Wesselsky Water Mill
A 16th century mill with functional equipment.
The mill technology is linked to a reconstructed transmission for the transfer of force from the water wheel to the equipment inside. It is worth noting the 2.72 km-long headrace that leads to the mill’s stone “icebox”, which encapsulates the wooden water wheel with a diameter of 3.60 m. One of the mill’s buildings serves accommodation purposes.
The appearance and functionality of the interior are modeled in the style of the 1920s; however, with minor adjustments, the interior may serve to portray any period. Most of the water mill complex and its surroundings do not require any special adjustments for shooting. The mills technology is largely reconstructed and operational. More information may be found here.
Vrbice Wind Pit
The Vrbice Wind Pit is a valuable technical monument of a former coal mine, which served to ventilate the deep shafts of the Ostrava coalfield. The area consists of a preserved steel mining tower, engine room, compressor room and ventilation equipment, complete with original technical details. The location offers an authentic industrial environment with impressive technical architecture and is attractive to filmmakers looking for realistic mining operation backgrounds or industrial exteriors.
Landek Park
Landek Park, the largest mining museum in the Czech Republic, offers a unique industrial environment. The area with its original mining towers, extensive underground shafts and preserved historical buildings creates an authentic atmosphere for stories from the period of the Industrial Revolution as well as modern dramatic scenes. The local Anselm shaft, the oldest deep mine in Ostrava, allows filmmakers to realistically depict the work underground. The space around the towers and tracks has a raw feel and evokes the atmosphere of hard work and human destinies associated with the mines. Vast industrial halls with massive machines can be used for action scenes, science fiction or post-apocalyptic stories.
In addition, Landek Park also offers a natural contrast thanks to the adjacent forest on top of Landek, which allows for a combination of industrial and natural environments in one shot. The history, rawness and aesthetics of the place make it an ideal choice for original film projects.
Flaschar Mine
Flaschar Mine in Odry is a unique technical monument from the late 19th century, showcasing historic shale mining. Preserved tunnels, shafts, and surface structures create an authentic environment with a distinctive atmosphere. The site offers striking contrasts of light and shadow, raw rock textures, and impressive underground spaces. For filmmakers, it represents an attractive location for shooting historical, adventurous, or industrial-themed scenes.
Training Adit Staříč
The Staříč Training Adit is an underground mining facility used for technical training. It offers a network of tunnels, mining equipment and infrastructure that replicate the conditions of an operational mine. The location is suitable for filming scenes set in mining, industrial operations or underground emergency scenarios. Access is possible upon prior agreement with the operator.
