Jordan
It goes without a saying that Jordan is an absolutely beautiful country.
When visiting Jordan you will walk through stunning canyons, explore ancient carved temples, and see the fantastic sites such as the Treasury, El Deir, the Great Temple, the clear waters of the Dead Sea. Jordan is a vibrant Middle Eastern country with several beautiful filming locations. Jordan is often used as a double for neighboring Middle Eastern countries where it is difficult to shoot a film, and at Jordan, you can film beautiful shots of the vast desert and colorful cities.
It’s pretty easy to obtain permits for film shoots in Jordan and the country hosts many film crews from overseas. Most of the visitors are exempted from visas if they’re staying for less than two weeks. The ease of filming in Jordan has attracted the major Hollywood productions. Tirumala Productions JORDAN has a huge list of contacts in the country, so if you’re planning for filming here we can get everything planned in advance. Finding the right crew can be tough and challenging in Jordan, and it’s the reason why the services of Tiruamal Productions team are so important. We can ensure you have the crew you need, from directors to producers, to camera operators, runners, and any technical specialists. We can also help with casting and will e-mail you showreels of local talent so you can find the people you need.
Apart from getting permissions, finding the locations, crew, Tirumala Productions JORDAN can help with importing the right equipment to your film set in Jordan. We also arrange for the latest technology such as drones, which is great for filming epic scenes.
Some of the popular Hollywood movies like Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker were both filmed in Jordan, and are on similar themes of conflict in the Middle East. Jordan has also been used in science fiction movies such as The Martian, where a vast desert space was transformed into Mars.
There are a few popular filming spots in Jordan where big name movies have been filmed, as well as lots of potential places that would make amazing backdrops for your production. The capital of Amman was used in big budget movie The Hurt Locker, where it was transformed to look like war-torn Baghdad, and in Zero Dark Thirty it was used to represent Pakistan and many other locations. The bright red sands of Wadi Rum are often used as a backdrop to sci-fi movies, as it resembles the surface of Mars, and recent productions in this area have included The Martian and Prometheus. The country has a long association with the film industry, having been featured in the classic movie Lawrence of Arabia, and in recent years has sought to encourage local and international filmmakers to base their productions in the country.
Amman – The capital has a mix of traditional and modern architecture, so there are plenty of potential filming locations. Both The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty were filmed here, as well as many other war-themed movies.
Wadi Rum – This area has vast, unspoiled scenery covered in red rocks and sand. It’s popular with science fiction productions where it’s often used to represent Mars or the moon. The Martian and Prometheus were both big budget movies that filmed in Wadi Rum.
Petra – This iconic archaeological site features ancient buildings carved into the rock face. It was used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Mummy Returns.
Filming in Jordan is never easy and it can be challenging sometimes. The weather in summer, in particular, can be extremely hot, and some of the locations can feel quite remote and cut off. The political situation in the surrounding countries could be also an issue. That’s why it’s always better to hire someone with local knowledge such as Tirumala Productions JORDAN to take care of the logistics. Right from hiring a crew, arranging transport and providing accommodation in remote locations, we ensure everything is ready for your shoot, so you can stay on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions ?
How easy is it to get permits for filming and fixers in Jordan?
It’s not that tough to obtain the permits for movie shootings in Jordan. Except for a few restrictions, it’s easy and convenient to get a permit which usually takes approximately three days to obtain a permit.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
If you’re from the UK, USA, the rest of Europe, Canada, Australia or Japan, you can obtain a two-week entry visa. Please feel free to contact us or your local embassy for any info regarding visa entry.
Can I hire equipment once there?
You can get lighting kits locally, but, any other specialized kit needs to be imported from Lebanon and it’s worth noting unlike many other countries, Jordan is not an ATA carnet country.
What is the climate like?
If you wish to shoot in a lush green backdrop, March-May is the best time bracket to film. From July to August it’s extremely hot but has longer filming daylight hours. If you’re shooting in the desert please remember that it gets extremely hot during the summer. Temperatures get cooler during September – November and you’ll see a sharp drop between December – February.