Visitors will be able to see the exhibition from 7 to 30 June, with free admission.
Revenue from the film industry over the past three years amounted to around 90 million euros, with more than 8,000 people engaged in the sector, stated Ana Ilić.
Sherwood Forest, medieval Nottingham and Westminster Palace came to life tonight in the heart of Belgrade, at Ložionica, where the exhibition “Robin Hood in Serbia” was opened, offering the public, for the first time, a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious international TV productions filmed in Serbia.
From 7 to 30 June, visitors will have the opportunity to see original costumes, props, weapons and set design elements from the series Robin Hood, filmed in Serbia for MGM+ and Lionsgate.
Admission to the exhibition is free, every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.
The exhibition was opened in the presence of His Excellency Mr Edward Ferguson, Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Mr Jonathan English, creator and director of the series, as well as the main cast and creative team.
The opening was attended by actors including Jack Patten, who plays Robin Hood, Tamara Radovanović as Celene, Jelena Gavrilović, Matija Gredić, Mihajlo Lazić, Paul Leonard Murray and others.
Through original costumes, props, weapons, set design elements and insight into the entire creative process behind the series, the exhibition reveals the exceptional strength of Serbian creativity on the international stage.
Ana Ilić, Director of Ložionica and the Serbia Creates platform, pointed out that over the past ten years the Serbian film industry has become an important point on the map of the international film community, and that major foreign productions are increasingly choosing Serbia as a destination for the realization of their projects.
“The film sector is one of the most dynamic segments of the creative industries, with a constant annual growth of around 25% in the number of companies, gross value added and employment. For every euro invested in film production, Serbia generates a return of four and a half euros, while more than 8,000 people are currently engaged in this industry. It is estimated that over the past three years, revenue from the film industry in Serbia amounted to around 90 million euros.
The filming of the second season of Robin Hood, which is just beginning, further confirms that Serbia has the capacity to be an equal partner to productions of the highest international standard, bringing significant investment, new jobs and strong international promotion to the country,” Ilić stated.
British Ambassador Mr Edward Ferguson said at the opening that it was incredibly exciting for him to see the success of this British-Serbian collaboration, in which the story of England’s greatest hero is being retold almost entirely in Serbia.
“None of this would have happened here without the system of financial incentives, which encouraged leading American and British production companies to establish their operations in Serbia. I would therefore also like to congratulate everyone involved in the decisions that helped position Serbia as a globally competitive location for film production — and to encourage them to establish systems for timely payments, which will only help this industry continue to grow,” Ferguson emphasized.
Jonathan English, creator and director of the series, confirmed the quality of the Serbian crew engaged in the production of the series, which is now entering its second season, and stated:
“Serbia has modern studios, experienced film crews and a world-class film industry. The country’s resurgence as a film destination builds on a long tradition of international productions dating back to the Yugoslav period, but has accelerated significantly in recent years thanks to improved infrastructure and audiovisual incentives, which remain crucial to the continued growth and success of the industry in Serbia.
We begin filming the second season of Robin Hood on 15 June and are returning to PFI Studios, where our sets and large outdoor backlots are located. I am very pleased that audiences in Belgrade will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy an exhibition of props, costumes, weapons and the Serbian creativity behind this hit television series.
The second season will once again combine controlled studio sets with expansive natural locations. The production is returning to Fruška Gora National Park and Košutnjak for forest scenes, as well as to the rural areas around Rudnik and Gornji Milanovac, where large outdoor sets were built during the first season to recreate 12th-century England.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Robin Hood is its almost complete reliance on local infrastructure — not only Serbian locations and film crews, but also local heads of departments, Serbian directors, and post-production that is carried out entirely in Serbia,” English added.
The exhibition runs until 30 June, and Ložionica is open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.