The Mediapro Studio Acquires Fresco Film, ’Game of Thrones’ Production Services Provider in Spain
variety.comJohn Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In another expansive move, The Mediapro Studio, the content arm of Grup Mediapro, has acquired Fresco Film, the doyen of Spanish production service companies.
Headed by Peter Welter, Fresco became an industry legend bringing “Game of Thrones” to Spain for Season 5, prompting Spain to introduce incentives for foreign shoots in early 2015 partly to encourage HBO to return for the rest of the series.
Fresco went on to service the Spanish shoots of “Game of Thrones” Seasons 6, 7 and 8, as well as “House of the Dragon” Seasons 1 and 2, “Westworld” Season 3, “The Blacklist,” “Narcos: Mexico,” “Killing Eve” Season 3 and movies “Spiderman: Far From Home,” “Uncharted,” “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “The Covenant.” Fresco Film stands out for its ability to conjure up stunning locations, such as the Bay of Biscay islet San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, which became “Game of Thrones’” Dragonstone, as well as its tax incentives management and establishment of a relationship of trust with major studios, producers and streamers.
The long list of companies with which it has collaborated reads like an industry Who’s Who: Max, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, SkyShowtime, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros.
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