Setting up shoots in Saudi Arabia

Since the launch of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, over 100 European and international media productions have covered and participated in premier local and global events, including sports, music, art, and technology. Filming in Saudi Arabia has become more comfortable and exciting as the government focuses on showcasing the kingdom as a top global destination. They aim to attract new potential investors, media creators, and filmmakers to explore, film and experience this unique and diverse leisure and tourist destination.

This free oen hour session will provide an overview of how to navigate setting up shoots in Saudia Arabia and how to avoid common pitfalls when filming in the country. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

Who is this for

This session is suitable for anyone working in production or editorial roles, working in any genre such as documentary, reality TV, natural history, high-end TV (HETV), film, sports, music, art, news, factual entertainment, children’s TV, live events, corporate and commercial and more. Or those working on the shoots such as HODs, art dept, hair and make-up, costume, locations, camera dept, sound dept, grips and lighting teams.

What it covers

• Finding a fixer
• Applying for visas
• Permits
• Locations and recces
• Scheduling around extreme weather conditions, prayer times, weekends
• Cultural sensitivity
• Issues when filming outdoors
• Travel and accommodation
• Hospitals and medical evacuation
• Additional considerations
   

Trainer

Since 2008, Zeina Sabeh has worked as a freelance producer/director in the Middle East and GCC for international companies. In 2021, Zeina began working remotely with Storytailors as a production manager for international shoots. Now, as Storytailors' Head of Production, she manages operations in Saudi Arabia and oversees more than 30 crew members.

Cost: Free

Duration: One hour

Location: Online

Next webinar: 4 July* - 13:00 - 14:00

*This session will be recorded, so do sign up even if you can’t attend and we’ll send you the recording after the session.

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This training course is not funded or commissioned by ScreenSkills, but has been reviewed to ensure it is meeting agreed standards such as industry-led diversity targets, appropriate business insurance, and evidence of previous quality training provision.