Twofour54 Studios to offer end-to-end facilities for productions of all scales by 2025, responding to growing demand for content in regional and global production landscape.
Twofour54 Abu Dhabi, part of ADNEC Group, has revealed plans for constructing a major film studio named ‘twofour54 Studios.’ This initiative solidifies Abu Dhabi’s global reputation as a hub for filmmaking excellence. Encompassing a vast expanse of over 100 acres, twofour54 Studios is poised to be a cutting-edge production hub that is future-proof, adaptable for virtual production, embedded with metaverse capabilities, and fully equipped to meet the escalating demand in both regional and global film production.
Encompassing a sprawling area of 400,000 sqm (approximately 4,400,000 sqft), twofour54 Studios will showcase a remarkable array of features. These include a lineup of 11 soundstages, an expansive exterior water tank spanning 3,000 sqm (about 32,000 sqft), and six versatile standing sets that offer filmmakers an abundance of creative storytelling possibilities. Alongside these, the complex will integrate 7,000 sqm (over 75,000 sqft) of office space and an assortment of additional production facilities. These encompass post-production resources, dedicated permanent spaces, and screening rooms. At the heart of twofour54 Studios is a meticulous design aimed at cultivating an environment that fosters creativity while ensuring a smooth and effective production workflow.
As a community-oriented and collaborative studio, Twofour54 Studios will also be able to accommodate permanent tenants and production companies. This inclusive approach creates a comprehensive destination that caters to all stakeholders within the industry.
Speaking about the production house, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Board Member, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “The creative industries have been identified as one of Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors given the important economic and social value they create. We are proud to drive Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming a leading global destination for content creation through twofour54 Studios. It will take film and TV production to the next level, creating jobs and contributing to the local economy following its completion in 2025.”
Mark Whitehead, CEO of twofour54, added: “Twofour54 has facilitated thousands of productions over the last 15 years, establishing a compelling track record and building a deep expertise of the global film industry’s demands. Leveraging this invaluable experience, twofour54 identified an opportunity in the MENA region – the demand for an integrated, future-ready production destination. We remain steadfast in our mission to foster creativity, nurture talent and provide a world-class platform where visionaries can bring their cinematic dreams to life.”
Since its inception, twofour54 has been instrumental in bringing some of the popular blockbusters to the big screen, including Hollywood franchises such as Mission: Impossible, Dune, Star Wars and Fast and Furious, as well as Bollywood hits such as Bharat and Tiger Zinda Hai, alongside many regional productions. By providing a grand destination year-round for film professionals and enthusiasts alike, twofour54 Studios seek to pave the way for groundbreaking projects that inspire audiences worldwide.
