ROMANIA

A Year Of We Were The Lucky Ones: Behind the Scenes of Romania’s Stunning Sets

This month marks a year since We Were The Lucky Ones premiered on Hulu on March 28, 2024, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. The American historical drama miniseries, developed by Erica Lipez, brought Georgia Hunter’s bestselling novel to life — an extraordinary tale of resilience, survival, and the enduring strength of family during World War II.

 

As we reflect on this past year, we are incredibly proud to have co-produced this remarkable series in Romania alongside Alma Bacula and David Minkowski of Stillking Icon, celebrating not just the success of the series, but the artistry, craftsmanship, passion, hard work and collaborations that made it possible.

“An inspiring tale of love, hope and resilience.” – The Wrap

“A superb series featuring great performances and writing.” – USA Today

“The most moving aspect of the series is that it details circumstances not often seen in films and TV shows about the Holocaust.” – Variety

“Elegantly crafted throughout.” – The Daily Beast

“We Were the Lucky Ones” isn’t a history lesson. It’s a human story, of husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and lovers.” – LA Times

From the cobbled streets of historic towns to meticulously recreated wartime sets, Romania provided the perfect backdrop for this emotional and visually stunning journey, offering a unique opportunity to transport viewers into the heart of 1940s Europe.

Iconic locations and standing sets were transformed into war-torn cities, bustling train stations, and intimate family homes — each set crafted with meticulous attention to period detail. Behind the scenes, our talented local crews worked alongside an international team to ensure every frame felt authentic and immersive.

Since its premiere, We Were The Lucky Ones has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. The series earned two Critics Choice Awards nominations — Best Limited Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Logan Lerman’s moving performance.

Photos: Stillking Icon, Romania

CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, ROMANIA, SERBIA

2025 Critics Choice Awards: Celebrating 11 Nominations

The nominees for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards have been announced for the 2025 film and television ceremony, and we are thrilled to share that five of our films and TV series have collectively picked up an impressive 11 nominations. We are incredibly proud and honoured to be part of these creative collaborations with our talented teams at Stillking (Prague), Pioneer Stillking (Budapest), Icon Stillking (Bucharest) and Stillking WIP (Belgrade).

 

NOSFERATU

Best Cinematography – Jarin Blaschke
Best Production Design – Craig Lathrop
Best Costume Design – Linda Muir
Best Hair and Makeup – Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton, David White

 

MARIA

Best Actress – Angelina Jolie
Best Costume Design – Massimo Cantini Parrini

 

BETTER MAN

Best Visual Effects – Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs

 

WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Best Limited Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Logan Lerman

 

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

Best Drama Series
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Sam Reid