Euroscreen Highlights from Rzeszow

„A JOURNEY TO EXPERIENCE SCREEN TOURISM” 13 November 2014 Beata Hulinka Rzeszow Regional Development Agency Podkarpackie Region, Poland

POTENTIAL OF PODKARPACKIE REGION

• Neighbouring countries: Slovakia and Ukraine

• Good, international road and flight connection

POTENTIAL OF PODKARPACKIE REGION • Pure and wild nature • Cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, reflected in the architecture, art and traditional ceremonies

• Unique, historical wooden architecture • Castles, palaces and manor houses • Complex of military and railway fortifications and bunkiers • Picturesque towns and villages • International music festivals

• Aviation Valley

POTENTIAL OF PODKARPACKIE REGION

• Location of different feature and documentary films and TV series • Easy and quick access to regional and national film specialists, equipment and studios • Around 18 thousand km2 of unique and diversified film locations

EUROSCREEN PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS • Knowledge and experience to support the implementation of solutions in the region • Access to best practices, case studies and screen tourism data • Participation in the EuroScreen learning process • Cooperation with film and tourism experts • A common networking at the local, national and international level

A SCREEN TOURISM JOURNEY • Expanding knowledge and better understanding of the film and tourism „regional environment” • Increasing interest in the subject of the impact of film on tourism development • Bringing together different stakeholders across region and country to:

 attract new film productions  facilitate filming in the region  maximize the impact of film on tourism development

• Establishing ongoing cooperation with national experts from film and tourism industry

A SCREEN TOURISM JOURNEY • Opening a dialogue and exchange of good experiences between Film Commissions from different regions of Poland

• Acquiring of professional staff, including expert of audiovisual market • Establishing the cooperation with Polish Tourism Organisation in respect of the implementation of the „EuroScreen” results for the development and promotion of screen tourism in Poland • Building a comprehensive plan of support and facilitating film productions in Podkarpackie Region

A SCREEN TOURISM JOURNEY • Creating a plan for expanding the regional tourist offer - initial work on the development of the Podkarpackie Film Map • Planning of future initiatives and projects, supporting the development of the innovative solutions in creative industries and film tourism

Infinite possibilities to enjoy filming in Podkarpackie Region in locations with strong tourism potential

THANK YOU !

Beata Hulinka Rzeszow Regional Development Agency 51 Szopena Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland tel. 0048 17 852 06 12, fax. 0048 17 852 06 11 www.rarr.rzeszow.pl

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Image credits: Slide 3 (from top): Image 1 – Lynx, Cezary Ćwikowski: Courtesy of Marshal Office of Podkarpackie Voivodship Image 2 – Orthodox church in Krempna, Krzysztof Zajączkowski, Courtesy of Marshal Office of Podkarpackie Voivodship Slide 4 (from top): Image 1 – The ruins of the Castle Kamieniec, Krzysztof Zajączkowski: Courtesy of Marshal Office of Podkarpackie Voivodship Image 2 – Defensive tower in Rzemień, Krzysztof Zajączkowski: Courtesy of Marshal Office of Podkarpackie Voivodship Slide 6: Image 1 – The Pack (Wataha): Courtesy of HBO Europe Slide 7 (from top): Image 1 – 1920. Wojna i miłość: Courtesy of K&K Select Ltd for Polish Television TVP Image 2 – 1920. Wojna i miłość: Courtesy of K&K Select Ltd for Polish Television TVP Slide 9: Image 1 – The Solina Lake: Courtesy of Marshal Office of Podkarpackie Voivodship