Film AlUla starts work on first phase of studio complex, construction is underway with completion of 30,000 sq m first phase targeted for 2023. The complex features two studios with soundstages, production support buildings, workshops, a pyro/sfx building, catering facility, admin building, a backlot and natural locations.
This initiative is a milestone in regeneration of north-west Saudi Arabia as a cultural, economic and creative hub.
“AlUla is a thriving centre for arts, culture and heritage. With the film and screen sector of central focus the first phase of this studio complex is carefully planned and part of a much larger programme of infrastructure development,” said Charlene Deleon-Jones, Executive Director of Film AlUla.
“This complex will satisfy the growing demand from regional and international producers to shoot at AlUla, while also supplying an epicentre for our production ecosystem. The studio complex will diversify AlUla’s economy, in line with the objectives of RCU, as we build a home to nurture Saudi talent in the screen sector for generations to come,” she added.
The studio complex will be located 14 minutes from the Film AlUla Residence which has 300 rooms, restaurants, recreational facilities and office space, also a convenient 20 minutes from AlUla International Airport which operates a hangar for private jets.
Phase two is in planning stages and will be revealed in the second quarter of 2023. Saudi Arabia offers a cashback rebate of up to 40 percent for international and local feature films, television series and documentaries that are shot in the kingdom.
Film AlUla contracted third-party environmental agencies to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to select an appropriate location for the studio complex. Construction of the complex will include continuous environmental monitoring.
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