What support is available through twofour54 production Services?

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

What services are available?

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

What post-production services are available?

- 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

Where can I film indoors?

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.

Where can I film outdoors?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

How long does it take to make a video?

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.

What kind of content is made at twofour54?

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

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

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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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens filmed in Abu Dhabi, which is the first location for the seventh instalment of the global movie phenomenon, which is due to premiere in December 2015. Director J.J. Abrams and cast flew to Abu Dhabi in early May 2014, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission and twofour54 Film & TV Services.

Fast & Furious 7

Major Hollywood production Fast and Furious 7 filmed some of its scenes in Abu Dhabi, the movie is the latest highly-anticipated installment of the action-thriller series, which is one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time. The film was written by Chris Morgan and directed by James Wan. It stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and Lucas Black.

Top Gear

Top Gear is a popular BBC television programme from the UK about motoring. It has been running since 1978 and is the world’s most watched factual television show. Top Gear filmed a show right here in Abu Dhabi.

Sea Shadow

Sea Shadow is a feature film produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi and directed by Nawaf Al Janahi set in a small seaside neighbourhood in the United Arab Emirates.

Bourne Legacy

twofour54 Film & TV Services were approached by Universal Pictures to provide South Asian locations to further internationalise the Bourne Legacy, the latest movie in the highly successful Bourne franchise.

Deliver us from Evil

Attracted by the Emirate’s diverse landscapes, its infrastructure for filmmakers and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission’s incentive scheme, award-winning director Scott Derrickson shot on location in Liwa Oasis and at twofour54 Film & TV Services’ studios in July 2013.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Fast & Furious 7

Top Gear

Sea Shadow

Bourne Legacy

Deliver us from Evil