Abroad Films x Park Village - servicing in Sofia, Bulgaria
This summer was like a tour for Abroad Films. One of the stops was Sofia, Bulgaria where we serviced a TVC for London-based production company Park Village.
Oct 6, 2022
This summer was like a tour for Abroad Films. One of the stops was Sofia, Bulgaria where we serviced a TVC for London-based production company Park Village.
International collaboration
Just like the majority of our projects, this was a reunion of international talents and resources. The creative agency was The Tenth Man from Ireland, the production company was the London-based Park Village, and the client was Superbet, a Romanian online gaming company. The director duo we worked with is That Jam from the UK: Joe Beverley and Samuel Hurlock.
Casting local talents
As you’ll see from the finished film, this production required us to cast many extras, but it was not the only requirement. Cast had to consist of professional dancers, movement artists, and we needed stunt performers as well. So we took on the task, and found the best group in Bulgaria.
One of the main cast members was the amazing stunt Yori Papalezova. Her scene is absolutely breathtaking, take a look:
3 days of work hard, play hard
Shooting the TVC took 3 days and we were filming on location and on soundstages as well. Stunts, dance scenes, all that jazz. The crew was all around amazing and professional, so we had a great time meanwhile.
The seasoned director duo, Joe & Sam of That Jam brought their unique point of view to the production.
That Jam make the ordinary funny and the bizarre believable. Working on major campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, they combine high production values with beautiful imagery while never losing sight of the humour and heart at the centre of each project.
After working together on this project, Joe & Sam described the experience as such:
Filmmaking in a new city can always be a nerve-wracking endeavour but I knew we’d be ok from our first zoom call with Abroad Films. Their passion and professionalism were infectious throughout the 3 weeks we were in constant contact. So many production companies are purely facilitators, with Abroad films you get a partner just as dedicated to creating something memorable as the directors they work with. We didn’t just work well together, we had fun. We’ll be seeing them again very soon…
And now, finally, take a look at the finished TVC!
*music unavailable due to geo-restriction
CREDIT
Agency: The Tenth Man
Agency Producer: Lorraine Geoghegan
Directors: SAM & JOE (THAT JAM)
DOP: Radu Stefan Fulga
VFX Supervisor: Allen Sillery
Production Company: Park Village
Executive Producer: Adam Booth
Producer: Jake Hafer
Production Manager: Jake Bishop
Production Service: Abroad Films (Bulgaria)
Service Producer: Attila Horvath
Line Producer: Anatoli Netchev
Local Production manager: Edward Michongwe
Local Unit Manager: Eddy Schwartz
1st AD: Nikola Palankov-Tchotcho
Production Designer: Giannis Skafidas
Choreographer: Cat Gilles
Associate Choreographer: Kosta Karakashyan
Stylist: Katrin Dimitrova
Casting: Miroslava Draganova