Slovenija kot privlačna destinacija za snemanje tujih filmov? Primer indijske filmske industrije
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https://doi.org/10.3986/GV97201Keywords:
kulturni sektor, kulturne dejavnosti, ustvarjalne dejavnosti, filmski turizem, ustvarjalnost, ustvarjalno gospodarstvo, inovacije, //, cultural sector, cultural industries, creative industries, film tourism, creativity, creative economy, innovationAbstract
Članek analizira Slovenijo kot snemalno destinacijo indijske filmske industrije, ki je največja na svetu in vse bolj posega po evropskih lokacijah. Na podlagi analize podatkovne zbirke IMDb, pregleda filmov, intervjujev, fokusne skupine in delavnice so obravnavane prostorske značilnosti slovenskih snemalnih lokacij, njihova vloga v filmih ter dejavniki in učinki snemanj. Rezultati kažejo, da Slovenija nastopa predvsem kot slikovita kulisa v krajših glasbeno-plesnih prizorih, a jo odlikujejo pokrajinska raznolikost, cenovna dostopnost in kakovostna tehnična podpora. Ob ustrezni institucionalni strategiji, finančnih spodbudah, promociji in mreženju bi se lahko uveljavila kot prepoznavna destinacija, kar bi prineslo pomembne gospodarske, turistične, kulturne in diplomatske koristi.
Slovenia as an attractive destination for foreign film shooting? The case of the Indian film industry
The article analyses Slovenia as a filming destination for the Indian film industry, the largest in the world and increasingly reliant on European locations. Based on an analysis of the IMDb database, film analysis, interviews, a focus group, and a workshop, it examines the spatial characteristics of Slovenian filming locations, their role in films, and the factors and effects of filming. The findings show that Slovenia mainly appears as a picturesque backdrop in short song-and-dance sequences, yet it stands out for its landscape diversity, affordability, and high-quality technical support. With an adequate institutional strategy, financial incentives, promotion, and networking, Slovenia could establish itself as a recognisable destination, bringing significant economic, tourism, cultural, and diplomatic benefits.
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