From Pre-Production to Post: How twofour54’s Studios Support Every Stage of Your Film

Film production is a lengthy journey that requires specialised equipment, different skills and many experienced cast and crew members.

For this reason, it can be very helpful to break down the filmmaking process into three different stages, mainly pre-production, production and post-production.

Another way of streamlining the process is to rent out a creative production studio such as the ones offered by twofour54.

In this blog, we will explore how our video production studios can support and assist you with every step of your creative process, right from curating your initial ideas, to promoting and screening your finished cut.

What services does a creative production studio offer?

Far more than just places to shoot and record scenes, the creative production studios at twofour54 come complete with admin services, state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge filming and editing suites, IT and technical support, green rooms, make up suites and help with paperwork and hiring cast and crew.

How do video production studios support filmmakers?

These innovative facilities support professionals from the film industry in many powerful ways, and you'll find some of the main ones broken down below

Stage 1 - Pre-production

Admin and logistic support

Filming a production on any scale requires a lot of planning.

It’s not enough to just have a great idea and a strong script. Permits, visas and logistics such as transport and accommodation arrangements all need to be arranged during the pre-production phase, and this can be a time consuming and complicated process.

Hiring a creative production studio that offers pre-production support can therefore save you endless time and hassle.

For instance, at twofour54, the Tawasol customer service team specialises in helping local and global production companies organise vital pre-production processes such as script approvals, equipment rentals and cast recruitment, along with location scouting, film permits, catering, medical provisions and transportation. To put it simply, they make sure that every essential detail is smoothly arranged and in place before you begin bringing your vision to life.

Cash rebates

Another essential part of the pre-production process is defining the budget for your film.

Partnering with a film production studio can help you with this as many offer additional perks and incentives such as cash rebates.

Local and global talent

Finding the perfect cast and crew for your production can be a long and sometimes frustrating process.

However, when you rent a production studio from twofour54, we speed up this part of the pre-production stage by providing you with access to a network of 1,000 internationally experienced crew members. Ranging from Line Producers, Personal Assistants, Photographers, Camera Assistants, Make-Up Artists, Editors, Art Directors and more highly regarded professionals, we help you create an efficient and talented team that brings all the skills and different talents you need.

Stage 2 - Production

Walk in the footsteps of the world’s biggest production houses

Perhaps one of the most exciting things about hiring a studio is that it lets you complete your production stage in the same professional spaces that created some of the world’s most iconic films and TV series.

Here at twofour54, our content creations studios and production facilities are trusted by major Hollywood producers, and they have been used in the creation of Dune and Dune 2, the F1 movie and Star Wars: The Force Awakens and many more big-screen hits.

Enjoy access to the best equipment on the market

Integrated with advanced equipment and the latest technologies, hiring a studio for the production stage of your journey also saves you from having to fork out on your own costly gear.

At twofour54, our two 600 sqm film production studios at Yas Creative Hub on Yas Island come with the best-in-class visual and audio equipment, cutting-edge rehearsal spaces, storage rooms, workshop areas, a green room, a hair and make-up room, and a VIP guest room.

Versatile backlot sets

Another unique selling point of twofour54 is our iconic 300,000 sqm backlot. Allowing you to create a range of different (and highly realistic) worlds with minimal time and effort throughout your production stage, the backlot includes 81,000 sqm of standing sets, over 219,000 sqm of open land for construction and other production requirements, and full on-site support with costumes, make up, catering and more.

Stage 3 - Post-production

Editing expertise

twofour54 is home to multiple post-production brands who will help you edit your film and perfect your finished product.

Whether you want to add voice overs and special effects, mix footage and sound or integrate credits and subtitles, our partners will assist you with every step of this important stage.

Screening room

Once your editing is completed, we invite you to present your final cut in the state-of-the-art screening room found inside Yas Creative Hub.

Comfortable, spacious and designed to seat more than 50 people, the ultra-high definition projection and surround sound ensures that your finished masterpiece is showcased at its best

Networking and promotion opportunities

Another advantage of using a production studio at twofour54 is that it allows you to become part of the dynamic community at Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi’s thriving ecosystem for the film, media, gaming and entertainment industries.

Home to over 800 influential media and entertainment businesses, and thousands of professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs, it's an inspiring space that invites you to work alongside industry leaders and global visionaries, and provides endless networking opportunities with those who can help you promote your finished production, gain media attention and position it in front of your target audience.

To find out more about twofour54’s production studios and services, or to connect with our team and enquire about our upcoming projects, please contact us at produce@twofour54.com.