Jordan, which thanks to its spectacular locations has long been attracting international productions – most recently “Dune: Part Two” – is launching its first full-fledged studio complex called Olivewood Film Studios.
Located just 15 minutes from the center of the capital, Amman, Olivewood has two state-of-the-art soundstages, each measuring more than 16,000 square ft, and an extensive backlot, a production support building, a basecamp area and parking lot for 95 cars, plus a dedicated space for technical vehicles.
The state-of-the-art facilities were unveiled on Tuesday during a gala event attended by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and Princess Rym al-Ali.
“With the new studios and a 16-acre backlot, Jordan now has all the right components in place to service all international filmmaking needs as well as giving the local production houses the opportunity to produce their stories for the regional and international markets,” said in a statement the studio’s chief Raja Gargour,...
Located just 15 minutes from the center of the capital, Amman, Olivewood has two state-of-the-art soundstages, each measuring more than 16,000 square ft, and an extensive backlot, a production support building, a basecamp area and parking lot for 95 cars, plus a dedicated space for technical vehicles.
The state-of-the-art facilities were unveiled on Tuesday during a gala event attended by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and Princess Rym al-Ali.
“With the new studios and a 16-acre backlot, Jordan now has all the right components in place to service all international filmmaking needs as well as giving the local production houses the opportunity to produce their stories for the regional and international markets,” said in a statement the studio’s chief Raja Gargour,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The newly-built facility opened with several of the Jordanian royal family in attendance.
Olivewood Film Studios, the first dedicated film studio complex in Jordan, has opened its doors.
The studio complex consists of two 1,500m² soundstages, plus 16 acres of backlot. There is an on-site canteen, parking space for 95 cars, and a dedicated area for technical vehicles. It is located 15 minutes’ drive from Amman, the capital city.
The studios opened with an event on Tuesday, September 26 celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Rfc). Attendees included King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali,...
Olivewood Film Studios, the first dedicated film studio complex in Jordan, has opened its doors.
The studio complex consists of two 1,500m² soundstages, plus 16 acres of backlot. There is an on-site canteen, parking space for 95 cars, and a dedicated area for technical vehicles. It is located 15 minutes’ drive from Amman, the capital city.
The studios opened with an event on Tuesday, September 26 celebrating the 20-year anniversary of The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (Rfc). Attendees included King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Jordan, host to movies from Dune to Lawrence Of Arabia, has officially opened its first purpose built film and TV studio complex, Olivewood Film Studios (pictured below).
Located 15 minutes outside the center of the capital city of Amman, the studio launched with King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali in attendance.
The facility, which hopes to attract large scale productions, comprises two 1,500m² soundstages and a 1,000m² mill, and a leveled backlot of 68,000m², 4,000m² basecamp area, on-site canteen, parking for 95 cars, and a dedicated space for technical vehicles.
According to Olivewood, it operates under a dedicated company with administrative and financial autonomy and is headed by Royal Film Commission executive commissioner Raja Gargour.
Jordan’s cash rebate program offers filmmakers up to a 25% recovery of the cost of local labor and supplier expenses. Most recently, the...
Located 15 minutes outside the center of the capital city of Amman, the studio launched with King Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Princess Rym al-Ali in attendance.
The facility, which hopes to attract large scale productions, comprises two 1,500m² soundstages and a 1,000m² mill, and a leveled backlot of 68,000m², 4,000m² basecamp area, on-site canteen, parking for 95 cars, and a dedicated space for technical vehicles.
According to Olivewood, it operates under a dedicated company with administrative and financial autonomy and is headed by Royal Film Commission executive commissioner Raja Gargour.
Jordan’s cash rebate program offers filmmakers up to a 25% recovery of the cost of local labor and supplier expenses. Most recently, the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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