HISTORY
Film & TV an der Havelchaussee
Pioneering in bringing film production back to post war Berlin, ARCA Filmateliers expanded its studio activities from West Germany to Berlin.
Space and recources were limited - especially in West-Berlin. An old damaged ballroom, that was used for amusement during the late 1800's and early 1900´s, was turned into a sound stage for filming. Stage one was created.
A history of filming at the Havelchaussee studios...
Life before film...
Before loosing its beauty to the war and the following reconstruction, "Seeschloss Pichelsberg" was a place for amusement. A little castle situated on the Havel River, with a big beer garden and a glamorous ballroom.
Films, Stars and Oscar Directors...
Wim Wenders, Bruno Ganz
" Der Himmel über Berlin"
Volker Schlöndorff, Mario Adorf
"Enigma"
Percy Adlon
"Mahler auf der Couch"
Kristen Steward
"Spencer"
Bread and butter
In the 50's and 60's Germans loved romantic Heimatfilme. many were produced in by Arca Filmateliers in Göttingen and in Berlin. Amongst them a popular series of movies called "Ferien auf Immenhof"
TV - early years
Many still remember the old days of TV entertainment, with the german version of "Wheel of Fortune" airing for many years from stages 1 & 2. At Havelstudios HD production was already implemented in times of analog production. But early adoption didn´ tmean that TV station were paying for the extra perks. An ambitious project led to bankruptcy. Others followed over the years.
Innovating TV-Standards
With cine cameras becoming digital and widely available, esthetics changed. The Film-Look was adapted in TV- and documentary film production. At Havelstudios we started adapting super 35mm (cine) format cameras and lenses in Multicam production for a new look also in talk and late-night formats.
Old walls, new technology
A peaceful setting by the water, historic architecture and continuously updated production technology make Havelstudios a sought after production facility for all current productions such as movies, commercials, music videos, TV shows, series and photo shoots.
