Filming of the miniseries for Amazon Prime Video «Magi» concludes
Fonseca College and the Convent of San Esteban will be the protagonists of the adventure of the first Japanese Jesuits
The miniseries is directed by Japanese filmmaker Shunichi Nagasaki and will be broadcast on the Amazon Prime digital platform. It is expected to be distributed in over 200 countries, which represents significant promotion for the city's image in the Asian market
The miniseries has had a strong Salamancan presence: 10 technicians from the city are part of the series' production team, and the production company also held a casting call at La Torre Anaya to select 100 extras
Salamanca TBS Vision Inc/Cross Media and b-mount Film conclude their work in Salamanca today after more than two weeks of filming. The work, originally scheduled to finish on May 25, has been extended by two days due to Salamanca's rich heritage, which provided locations not initially available to the production company. Fonseca College and the Convent of San Esteban will be protagonists in the adventure of the first Japanese Jesuits. On Tuesday, the team will move to Valladolid to continue filming.
The story of the Magi children is a classic of Japanese literature, based on real events, narrating an eight-year journey through Europe in the 16th century by the first Japanese who were ordained Jesuits by the Pope of Rome. Salamanca has been a protagonist in the narrative, and for a few days, the city returned to the Renaissance. The Historic University Building, the Minor Schools Courtyard, the Cathedral, the Pontifical University, La Salina, Fonseca College, the Convent of San Esteban, Compañía Street, Anaya Square, San Boal Square, Juan XXIII Square, the Roman Bridge, or the Faculty of Philology were transformed into the Vatican, the headquarters of the Society of Jesus, El Escorial, Florentine streets and palaces, and even a hospital of the era.
The miniseries is directed by Japanese filmmaker Shunichi Nagasaki and will be broadcast on the digital platform Amazon Prime. It is expected to be distributed in over 200 countries, which represents significant promotion for the city's image in the Asian market. The premiere is scheduled for 2018, coinciding with the beginning of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Spain and Japan. Currently, the possibility of the series being part of the event's promotional activities is being studied.
Salamanca Film Commission contacted TBS Vision Inc/Cross Media and b-mount Film in January to offer Salamanca as a filming location for Magi. From that date, various location scouting trips took place, during which buildings and streets were evaluated, and numerous logistical and feasibility studies for the filming were carried out. Finally, filming took place between May 14 and 28.
Due to the complexity of the filming, the City Council collaborated with the work of the Local Police, cleaning services, lighting, civil engineering, maintenance, water, parks and gardens… in addition to providing La Torre de los Anaya/Palacio de Abrantes as a logistical center for filming, where makeup and wardrobe have already been set up. The Charrería parking lot was also used as a base camp for heavy vehicles. Thanks to all these efforts, disruption to Salamanca residents has been minimal.
The miniseries has featured a strong Salamanca presence: 10 technicians from the city are part of the series' work crew. Additionally, the production company held a casting call at La Torre Anaya for the selection of 100 extras, which was attended by 576 people. Training was also provided, as three students from the Communication Faculties of USAL and the Pontifical University were selected to complete their internships during the filming. Furthermore, students from the Faculty of Communication were allowed to visit and witness a large-scale filming in situ.
The project has the support of various institutions such as the Embassy of Japan, the Salamanca City Council, through Salamanca Film Commission, USAL, the Provincial Council, UPSA, the Cathedral, and the Convent of San Esteban. In short, a collective effort to allow the miniseries to be filmed in our city.
The story of the Magi children is a classic of Japanese literature, based on real events, narrating an eight-year journey through Europe in the 16th century by the first Japanese who were ordained Jesuits by the Pope of Rome. Salamanca has been a protagonist in the narrative, and for a few days, the city returned to the Renaissance. The Historic University Building, the Minor Schools Courtyard, the Cathedral, the Pontifical University, La Salina, Fonseca College, the Convent of San Esteban, Compañía Street, Anaya Square, San Boal Square, Juan XXIII Square, the Roman Bridge, or the Faculty of Philology were transformed into the Vatican, the headquarters of the Society of Jesus, El Escorial, Florentine streets and palaces, and even a hospital of the era.
The miniseries is directed by Japanese filmmaker Shunichi Nagasaki and will be broadcast on the digital platform Amazon Prime. It is expected to be distributed in over 200 countries, which represents significant promotion for the city's image in the Asian market. The premiere is scheduled for 2018, coinciding with the beginning of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Spain and Japan. Currently, the possibility of the series being part of the event's promotional activities is being studied.
Salamanca Film Commission contacted TBS Vision Inc/Cross Media and b-mount Film in January to offer Salamanca as a filming location for Magi. From that date, various location scouting trips took place, during which buildings and streets were evaluated, and numerous logistical and feasibility studies for the filming were carried out. Finally, filming took place between May 14 and 28.
Due to the complexity of the filming, the City Council collaborated with the work of the Local Police, cleaning services, lighting, civil engineering, maintenance, water, parks and gardens… in addition to providing La Torre de los Anaya/Palacio de Abrantes as a logistical center for filming, where makeup and wardrobe have already been set up. The Charrería parking lot was also used as a base camp for heavy vehicles. Thanks to all these efforts, disruption to Salamanca residents has been minimal.
The miniseries has featured a strong Salamanca presence: 10 technicians from the city are part of the series' work crew. Additionally, the production company held a casting call at La Torre Anaya for the selection of 100 extras, which was attended by 576 people. Training was also provided, as three students from the Communication Faculties of USAL and the Pontifical University were selected to complete their internships during the filming. Furthermore, students from the Faculty of Communication were allowed to visit and witness a large-scale filming in situ.
The project has the support of various institutions such as the Embassy of Japan, the Salamanca City Council, through Salamanca Film Commission, USAL, the Provincial Council, UPSA, the Cathedral, and the Convent of San Esteban. In short, a collective effort to allow the miniseries to be filmed in our city.
