When: 2022

Location: Qasr Al Sarab Desert, UAE

Industry: Events

Client Overview

Our client, a major film production company, required comprehensive site facilities and welfare solutions to support the crew during the filming of Dune 2 in the remote Abu Dhabi desert. The project involved multiple shooting locations spread across the harsh desert environment, with a significant crew requiring onsite accommodations and amenities.

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Challenges

Filming in the remote Qasr Al Sarab desert posed several logistical challenges, including the need for reliable power, facilities, and accommodations for a 170 person crew across five different shooting locations. The extreme desert environment required durable and well coordinated site services to ensure smooth operations throughout the production.

Solution

We provided a fully integrated site facilities and welfare package, including:

  • Camp Setup for 170 Crew Members: Established a 170 man camp equipped with sleeping cabins, dining areas, and recreational facilities to ensure comfort and welfare for the crew during the entire filming period.
  • Site Facilities at 5 Locations: Deployed essential site infrastructure, including cabins, toilets, power generators, fencing, and lighting towers at five separate shooting locations. This provided the production team with the necessary facilities to maintain a seamless workflow despite the remote and challenging environment.
  • Power and Utilities Support: Installed reliable power systems to ensure continuous energy supply for the film set, camp facilities, and technical equipment, with additional systems to manage water supply, waste disposal, and sanitation needs.
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Result

The film production was a resounding success, with our site facilities and welfare support ensuring that the crew had everything they needed to work efficiently in the remote desert. Our turnkey solution contributed to the smooth operation of the film set, helping the production team stay on schedule and focus on their creative work.