The state asset manager MNV has called tenders for the privatization of three film studios, Objektív Filmstúdió Kft, Budapest Filmstúdió Kft and Hunnia Filmstúdió Kft, which are under 100% ownership by the state.
According to a report on Mfor.hu, based on a dispath by state newswire MTI, there are two rounds to the privatization procedure. First, the MNV will examine the financial background of applicants, in addition to their experience and current activities in Hungarian filmmaking. The winner will be chosen based on the prices offered during the second round.
The minimum price for Objektív and Hunnia is Ft 11 million (€41,000) and Ft 30 million for Budapest Filmstúdió.
The deadline for submitting applications in the first round in December 19.
