Country Overview
Production support in Saudi Arabia opens the door to one of the world’s most visually dramatic and culturally rich landscapes — a country in the midst of transformation, ready to welcome global storytellers. With its vast deserts, ultra-modern cities, ancient ruins, and Red Sea coastlines, Saudi Arabia offers a cinematic playground unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Since opening to international productions in recent years, Saudi Arabia has made filmmaking a national priority. Backed by the Saudi Film Commission and Vision 2030’s cultural reform strategy, the country now offers attractive incentives, new infrastructure, and an eagerness to collaborate. But navigating local customs, regulatory processes, and regional nuances still requires expert guidance.
Atlas Film Fixers provides full-service production support in Saudi Arabia, ensuring that international crews can operate smoothly and respectfully while capturing the country’s epic scale and distinctive beauty.
Most Beautiful Destination for Filmmakers
Saudi Arabia’s landscapes are as cinematic as they are diverse. The Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali) features vast, untouched dunes stretching to the horizon. AlUla, with its towering sandstone cliffs and ancient tombs, rivals the likes of Petra. Meanwhile, futuristic cities like Riyadh and NEOM offer ultramodern architecture and urban skylines, perfect for sci-fi, fashion, and commercial shoots.
Production support in Saudi Arabia means unlocking these remote and urban gems with full logistical backing — from permits and cultural consultations to transport and safety coordination in desert or coastal environments.
What Does Production Support in Saudi Arabia Include?
Saudi Arabia is new to international production but evolving rapidly, with government support and emerging film hubs. However, language, cultural protocols, and geographic scale present unique challenges. Atlas Film Fixers bridges those gaps with seamless production coordination.
Our production support in Saudi Arabia include:
- Location scouting in AlUla, Riyadh, Jeddah, Tabuk, Abha, the Red Sea coast, and NEOM
- Permit procurement through the Saudi Film Commission and local municipalities
- Customs clearance and temporary import of gear via carnet or special licensing
- Crew and fixer sourcing — bilingual, experienced, and culturally fluent
- Casting and talent acquisition (with gender and cultural sensitivity)
- Transport logistics across desert terrain, coastlines, and urban centers
- Accommodation, catering, and crew welfare planning
- Drone flight coordination and airspace clearance with GACA
- Cultural liaison for working respectfully in religious or heritage sites
- Security planning and health support for remote or extreme environments
Saudi Arabia Filming Permits and Requirements
Filming in Saudi Arabia requires several layers of approvals, particularly for sensitive locations or aerial shots. The Saudi Film Commission is proactive and supportive, but understanding timelines and local expectations is essential for success.
Atlas Film Fixers handles:
- General filming permits from national and municipal bodies
- Drone authorizations via the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
- Special permits for AlUla, NEOM, and religious or archaeological sites
- Work visas and security clearances for international cast and crew
- Gear importation protocols and carnet assistance
- Adherence to cultural norms (dress codes, public filming conduct, etc.)
Why Atlas Film Fixers?
Saudi Arabia is not just another filming destination — it’s a frontier. Working with Atlas Film Fixers means partnering with a team that understands both the fast-paced needs of international production and the specific sensitivities of working in the Kingdom. We provide local insight, logistics, and a steady hand throughout the process.
Why productions choose us:
- On-ground fixers with regional experience and cultural fluency
- Strong connections with Saudi authorities, ministries, and regional film offices
- Experience managing shoots in remote deserts, religious sites, and major cities
- Trusted support for gender-segregated teams and culturally sensitive content
- Proven results for commercials, fashion, documentaries, and feature films
Why Film in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia offers a visual and cultural canvas that few countries can match. It’s a destination where the ancient and futuristic collide — and where productions are welcomed as part of a national creative revival. Incentives of up to 40%, safe infrastructure, and a growing local crew base make it not just compelling, but competitive.
Saudi Arabia offers:
- Epic, untouched locations from desert dunes to ancient tombs
- Emerging cities and futuristic backdrops like Riyadh and NEOM
- Up to 40% cash rebate for international productions
- Government-supported film ecosystem and high-level facilitation
- Stable, secure environment with high-end transport and lodging
- Cultural depth and storytelling potential unmatched in the region
Let’s Roll in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is rewriting its story — and welcoming filmmakers to help tell it. With Atlas Film Fixers managing your production support in Saudi Arabia, you gain trusted local partners, tailored solutions, and creative freedom backed by strategic know-how.
Get in touch to discover how your next production can break new ground in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
