Abu Dhabi's twofour54 to build hitech studio in Kizad
ABU DHABI, August 2, 2023
Abu Dhabi-based twofour54 has unveiled plans to build a 400,000-sq-m studio facility within Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) that will be fully equipped to handle large-scale productions as well as metaverse projects.
A part of Adnec Group, twofour54 said the new studio is aimed at bolstering Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a global production destination and will complement its flagship site at Yas Creative Hub, as well as its other production facilities across the capital.
Set to span over 100 acres, twofour54 Studios will be a future-proof, virtual production-ready, metaverse-enabled and fully-fledged production destination, addressing high demand in the regional and global production landscape.
The hitech facility will boast 7,000 sq m of office space and a host of other facilities equipped for film and TV production, post-production and screenings. It will also comprise 11 soundstages and six adaptable sets.
On the new venture, Adnec Group Managing Director and CEO Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri 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," he stated.
Since its inception, twofour54 has been instrumental in bringing some of the most 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, said its top official.
"The twofour54 had 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," stated its CEO Mark Whitehead.
"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," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
