Question 1

What support is available through twofour54 production Services?

Accepted Answer

The team helps clients with the full range of production requirements, providing infrastructure and facilities as needed.

Question 2

What services are available?

Accepted Answer

Production services include:
 
- Location filming in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Liwa
- Production planning
- Location scouting
- Permits*
- Pre-production
- Crewing
- Casting
- Equipment rentals
- Set construction
- Production office rentals
- Catering*
- Accommodation, travel and transport*
- Consultants
- Production
- Accounting and legal
- Insurance*
- Storage and shipping*

*These services are provided through Business Services

Question 3

What post-production services are available?

Accepted Answer

- 16-seat 4K screening room
- FCP, Adobe and AVID editing platform
- Online and finishing suites
- Baselight with Truelight colour management colour grading suite
- DaVinci colour grading suite
- Doremi Cine Assets for digital cinema package creation
- Pro-Tools audio suites
- Audio booth
- Provide LTO-6 storage for a long-term digital archive
- Reliable file transfer using Signiant Media Shuttle, with 40Mbps upload/download capability

Question 4

Where can I film indoors?

Accepted Answer

You can film indoors at Studio B, which has seven TV studios that range in size from 60 sq.m to 650 sq.m.
 
Each studio:
 
- Is 4K and HDR-ready
- Is an HD, tapeless environment
- Is fully soundproofed
- Includes saturation lighting rig
- Includes one green room
- Includes two make-up rooms—male/female, with private restroom and shower

Our studios are also ready-fitted with broadcast connectivity:

- International connectivity through du and Etisalat
- Fibre connectivity from Mussafah to Khalifa Campus
- Teleport with access to Arabsat and Yahlive

In Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Liwa, you will need a permit for filming in locations not owned by twofour54. Our Business Support Services team can help you obtain the necessary permits.

Question 5

Where can I film outdoors?

Accepted Answer

You can film outdoors at KIZAD, our 7,000 sq.m backlot, based in Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi.
 
The backlot includes facilities such as costume, make-up and dressing rooms, a large canteen and purpose-built production offices. It complements Abu Dhabi’s diverse locations that provide quick and easy access to a variety of landscapes.

Question 6

What is the rate card for Film and TV Services assistance?

Accepted Answer

Ask your production manager/coordinator for more information on costs.
 
You may also be eligible for a 30% cash-back rebate on productions including:
 
- Feature films
- Commercials
- Documentaries
- Telemovies
- Episodic (drama/comedy)

Moreover, on post-production services such as:
 
- Digital content services
- Visual effects (PDV) services for projects shot inside or outside Abu Dhabi
 
Refer to the ADFC website for more information.

Question 7

What are the script approval requirements for the National Media Council?

Accepted Answer

You are required to:
 
- Submit the full script in Arabic and English
- Highlight scenes to be shot in Abu Dhabi
- Complete the application form
- Submit the form to your assigned twofour54 production manager

It should then take 15–20 days for your approval application to be processed.

Question 8

How long does it take to make a video?

Accepted Answer

Every project is unique. Some videos require an immediate turnaround on location, so delivery time is a matter of hours. For larger-scale productions, the process can take several weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Question 9

What kind of content is made at twofour54?

Accepted Answer

Every kind of video is made here! The sky is the limit. Here are just a few types of video that are created at twofour54:
 
- Branded content video productions
- Commercials
- Promotional videos
- Feature films
- Dramas
- Documentaries
- Animation
- Event videos
- Music videos

Question 10

How much does it cost to make a content piece at twofour54?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to create the best video possible at a budget that is comfortable for you. Every project is unique, and so pricing is unique. Specific videos have minimal needs, while others require more post-production resources, which can result in a higher budget. From the very beginning, our experts will work with you to provide a tailored, itemized quote to help you understand the associated costs of producing your video.

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