Locations in Qatar
Qatar is an Arab nation located on a peninsular in the Persian Gulf. It is known for its landscape of desert, dunes and beaches, as well as the ultra-modern city of Doha.
Doha is the capital, the largest city, and Qatar’s production service centre. The city is known for its futuristic towering skyline. Filmmakers can get great shots of this skyline from the Corniche, a waterfront palm-fringed boulevard.
Qatar is also home to modern sporting complexes including the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha Golf Club, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack. Several impressive stadium facilities were built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Locations of interest:
the Museum of Islamic Art designed by I. M. Pei,
National Museum of Qatar designed by Jean Nouvel,
Katara Cultural Village, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qatar National Library designed by Rem Koolhaas,
Souq Waqif
Why come to Qatar
production knowhow
access to locations and connections to make the filming smooth
wide pool of talents.
Previous Clients
Apple, Anonymous Content, Markenfilm, IRIS, Media Pro, KieferWorx, C41 Media, Akkurat Studios, Cutting Edge, JWT /Wunderman Thompson, Pulse Films, Iconoclast, Reset Content, Carnage & Progress Film UK, Quad Paris, Somesuch, Anorak Film, Caviar, Park Pictures, PUBG, Sonny London, Carnibird, Otto Films, Moustache, MJZ London, Outsider TV, Dictionary Films, Wondros USA, Rival School, Special Guest, Wanda Paris, Super Prime Films ...
Sustainability
The Talkies is a member of green the bid.
Rewards
Dubai Lynx: 1 x Silver Prize Craft Film - 2012
Cannes Lions: Shortlisted in Craft Film - 2013
Dubai Lynx: 1 x Gold Film Paid Services - 2014
Dubai Lynx: 2 x Silver Craft Films - 2014
Cannes Lions : Young Director Award - 2015
Cannes Lions: 1 x Bronze PR Category - 2016
Dubai Lynx: Bronze in Film Craft - 2022
Incentives
Jordan Film Commission (RFC) has created a cash rebate system for local, Arab and International productions. Jordan has increased the maximum cash rebate available from 10% of Jordan spend to 25% for international productions. Please find more information here.
