Film Production Services: UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa

Service production

Budget, permits, crew and kit, run on the ground by our own team. Send a script or boards and get a budget and schedule back within two days.

Tell us about your shoot

Where we shoot

United Arab Emirates35–50%Abu Dhabi cash rebateFilming in the UAE → Saudi Arabia60%National cash rebate, up toFilming in Saudi Arabia → South Africa25%Incentive, being relaunchedFilming in South Africa →

Rates are set by each film commission and can change. We confirm the current terms before you budget, and file the rebate application for you.

What we handle

01Budget and scheduleA full local budget and shooting schedule from your script or boards.

02PermitsFilming permits and location permissions in each territory.

03LocationsScouting, recces and location management.

04CrewEnglish-speaking heads of department and crew, hired locally.

05EquipmentCamera, grip, lighting and specialist kit, sourced locally.

06CastingLocal casting, extras and talent agreements.

07TravelFlights, hotels, visas and ground transport for visiting crew.

08Post-productionEditing, grade and finishing with our in-house team in Dubai.

09RebatesWe prepare and submit rebate applications on your behalf.

Service produced

AlsoChief Daddy 2 and The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai for Netflix, and The Bachelor for TNT.

Questions

What is service production?

A local production company runs the shoot on behalf of a visiting producer. We supply the budget, permits, crew, locations and equipment, and you keep creative control.

Do I need a local company to film in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Filming permits in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are applied for through a locally licensed production company. a.k.a. Media is licensed in both and files every application for you.

Is there a rebate for filming in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. The Abu Dhabi Film Commission offers a 35% cash rebate on qualifying spend, rising to 50% for productions that score highly on its points system. It covers films, television and commercials.

Can you handle post-production?

Yes. Our in-house post-production team in Dubai handles editing, grade and finishing.

Which languages does your team work in?

Arabic, English, Russian, French, Tagalog and Afrikaans.

How do I get a quote?

Send your script or boards, shoot dates and territory using the form below, or email [email protected]. We reply with a budget and schedule within two days.

Where do you want to shoot today?

Send us your script or boards, shoot dates and territory. We reply with a budget and schedule within two days.

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Where we shoot

What we handle

Service produced

Questions

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