Saudi Arabia launches new production hub in Riyadh
Scheduled for completion later this year, the studio spans more than 7,000 sq. meters and features two soundstages of 1,500 sq. meters, along with a virtual production stage using Sony's latest screen technology.
The complex also includes a private cinema, meeting rooms, production prep areas, dining spaces, and a VIP lounge — designed to accommodate a range of needs, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The facility provides convenient access to hotels, the international airport, restaurants, and a growing network of creative and technical professionals.
Filmmakers can find local crews, equipment, and post-production services to support their projects, all within a 20-minute radius.
Saudi Film Commission's CEO Abdullah Al-Qahtani said: 'Jax Film Studios represents a cornerstone of our strategy to develop a world-class film infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
'As we become one of the region's premier production hubs, this facility is built to meet the highest international standards — empowering local creatives while attracting global talent.'
Abduljalil Alnasser, the commission's general manager of sector development and investment attraction, said: 'With Jax Film Studios we are introducing one of the world's most advanced and largest virtual production stages, powered by Sony's latest innovations, unlocking limitless creative possibilities.'
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