Why Abu Dhabi Continues to Attract Major International Film Productions

From the new F1 movie to the Dune franchise, Mission Impossible and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, twofour54’s state-of-the-art film production facilities have been used in some of the world’s biggest movies, and hosted Hollywood stars as famous as Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Timothée Chalamet and others.

Ranging from big-screen hits to Bollywood blockbusters and Arabic short films, Abu

Dhabi is now a global hotspot for film production.

twofour54 specialises in bringing even the most ambitious cinematic dreams to life, and there are many reasons why more and more international production companies are choosing Abu Dhabi film production facilities in the city’s media and entertainment free zone.

Providing a wide range of advanced sound stage venues, world-class creative studios, and full production support services, twofour54’s state-of-the-art facilities are second to none.

In this blog, we will take a closer look at what makes Abu Dhabi’s film production facilities at twofour54 so unique, and why they continue to attract the most prestigious production companies from across the globe.

Outstanding facilities for Abu Dhabi Film Production

twofour54 offers some of the finest film production facilities in the region. Right from the initial concept and idea, all the way through to the completed film, we provide everything that producers need to bring their project to life.

World-class sound stage venues and creative studios in Abu Dhabi

At Yas Creative Hub, our two 600 sqm film shooting studios are not only integrated with advanced technologies and the latest equipment, but also complemented with full production support and access to top-tier talent.

Featuring seamless drive-in access, storage rooms, workshop areas, a green room, hair and make-up room and a VIP guest room, further advanced sound stages venues for film, television, and advertising productions can be found at KEZAD Abu Dhabi, including 1,500sqm of space, production offices, make up rooms and more cutting-edge rehearsal spaces.

Lastly, twofour54’s Studio B then offers six more advanced video production studios.

Available in various sizes, each purpose-built space is kitted out with full-production galleries, soundproof walls, adjustable lighting rigs and loading bays, and offered with 24/7 engineering support to ensure that nothing disrupts or delays each company’s creative process.

State-of-the-art backlot

Set out in the desert, twofour54’s famous 300,000 sqm backlot offers a range of exciting possibilities for film producers.

Making it possible to create a range of realistic different worlds with minimal time and effort - ranging from bustling Arabian marketplaces to remote and barren desert landscapes - the cutting-edge facility includes more than 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.

Private screening room for Filmmakers

Another perk of producing at twofour54 is being able to showcase each finished production in our sleek and comfortable private screening room.

Found in the Community Hub at Yas Creative Hub, our luxurious, 50-seat screening room boasts ultra-high-definition projection and thrilling surround sound audio, making it the ideal space for final cut presentations or exclusive viewings.

End-to-End Production & Tawasol Support

As mentioned above, twofour54 is also proud to offer clients fully comprehensive production support.

Production companies are invited to choose from a network of 1,000 internationally experienced crew members (including Line Producers, Personal Assistants, Photographers, Camera Assistants, Make-Up Artists, Editors, Art Directors and more highly regarded professionals), and receive assistance with everything from location scouting to catering, medical provisions, transportation. and recruiting the perfect cast.

In addition, the Tawasol customer service team is constantly on hand to assist with day-to-day administration tasks such as securing visas and permits, government liaisons, renting equipment and facilities, script approvals and booking travel and accommodation. Meanwhile, the twofour54 team Freelance Relations team excel at connecting companies with the right freelancers and partners who meet their exact needs and requirements.

Exclusive cashback perks

Along with our premium facilities and support services, another reason that international producers choose to work with twofour54 is the enticing cashback rebates offered by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission.

To encourage creativity and grow the local film industry, the Abu Dhabi Government provides companies with a generous 35 percent++ cashback rebate on qualifying production spend in the UAE capital.

The only scheme one of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, projects of all genres are eligible to apply, including feature films, television dramas, commercials and music videos.

To find out more about film production in Abu Dhabi, our facilities, rates and services, please email produce@twofour54.com.