Since Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion related ban on cinema in 2017, the country has been ramping up its efforts to attract local and international productions to come and shoot in the…
Since Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year-old religion related ban on cinema in 2017, the country has been ramping up its efforts to attract local and international productions to come and shoot in the region.is playing a major part in the government’s Vision 3030 plan to modernize the country.
Film AlUla is currently working with government on a rebate program and the agency has been pushing hard at international festivals, such as Cannes and Venice, to promote the region. It’s offering production companies a range of incentives such as free bespoke production support, location scouting, expert knowledge of filming in Saudi Arabia, assistance in sourcing equipment and professional film crews from the Kingdom and neighboring countries.
DEADLINE: And of those productions that you’ve had, how much of those are local Saudi projects and how much came from outside of the country?: It’s difficult for me to get percentages, I have to admit that the majority actually come from local Saudi commercial production companies. International production companies are encouraged to use a local production company to apply to shoot here.: We have the most beautiful pristine desert that is only 25 minutes away from your front door.
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