New film studios for Reykjavik?

The Reykjavik City Council today accepted a proposal from the Mayor to negotiate with RVK Studios on the creation of a film studio in the Gufunes outdoor recreation area near Reykjavik. Managing director of RVK studios is Icelandic film director Baltasar Kormákur. 

The City Council will be launching an ideas contest for the area which has to include ideas for the studios. 

According to an announcement by the City of Reykjavik, Kormákur and other directors at RVK Studios approached the City this summer to purchase the old fertiliser factory in Gufunes, Áburðarverksmiðjan, and the allocation of land surrounding the factory to build film studios. 

"A film studio in Reykjavik would increase projects in Iceland and widen the experience of Icelandic filmmakers. With more projects there will be more stability within the industry and it could become an interesting choice for talented individuals who have previously had to work abroad. A film studio in Reykjavik would strengthen the foundations of Icelandic filmmaking, the production of television material and increase competitiveness on the international market. "