Dubai will be home to the cast and crew of the Star Trek movie while they film the third installment of the movie franchise in the emirate. Dubai Film and TV Commission (DFTC) confirmed the news that Star Trek 3, due to release in July 2016, will be shot in Dubai. DFTC also announced that […]
Dubai will be home to the cast and crew of the Star Trek movie while they film the third installment of the movie franchise in the emirate. Dubai Film and TV Commission (DFTC) confirmed the news that Star Trek 3, due to release in July 2016, will be shot in Dubai.
DFTC also announced that Dubai Studio City will provide technical support for parts of the film, and location owners will be closely involved in supporting the shooting across various locations
Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of DFTC and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City, said that the production would provide a great opportunity for local talent to acquire new skills, and gain first-hand insight into the techniques and processes required for a film of this size.
“The shooting of this film in the emirate is a testament to Dubai and the UAE’s development into a hub for film and production, and Paramount Pictures joins the growing interest from regional and international filmmakers who are recognising the emirate as an established filming destination, he added.
DTCM, DFTC, the Dubai Media Office and the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will all be involved.
Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said that this goes to show the popularity of Dubai as location of choice for international film crews.
The citys world-renowned architecture, diverse landscapes and attractions are proving increasingly attractive to filmmakers and we are seeing Dubai gain a reputation as a world-class filming location, he said.
