Changing the Future of
media today
Changing the Future of
media today
At NEOM Media Industries, our world-class production facilities are quickly becoming the epicenter of the region’s media industry and an elite global media hub. Complete with industry leading 40%++ cash rebate programme and business incentives, NEOM is the catalyst for a legacy-free industry evolution.
Our Value Proposition
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Infrastructure
NEOM offers the biggest state-of-the-art facilities in the region, with six operational sound stages offering 12,000 sqm of production space & backlots. Four further stages are under construction.
Our end state media hub will be fully integrated, including 50+ stages & studios, backlots, post and visual effects. The 1 million sqm's will also include gaming studios, tenancy space, vocational learning facilities, industry incubation & start up space.
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Incentives
Offering the most generous cash rebate in the region. 40%++ production incentive and support across all areas of the media industries value chain.
- 40%++ cash rebate for film, TV, TVCs
- Minimum $500k (USD) qualifying expenditure
- Additional uplift for NEOM sourced expenditure
- Including international cast & crew costs, subject to Above-The-Line costs not - exceeding 20% of the production budget
- Database of production service providers
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Workforce Development
Through our comprehensive applied learning and talent development programmes we now have a crew depth of three to four allowing productions to work simultaneously across our infrastructure.
We’re expanding this through our international partnerships with National Film & TV School in the UK and Digipen and regional partnerships with MBC, SRMG, Rotana and ITP that continue to build a sustainable crew base.
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Business Ease
NEOM has removed friction for companies by simplifying processes, providing access and understanding, ensuring ease of movement and providing responsive services.
Our Journey
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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March
Launch of Sound Stage 2 at NEOM Media Village + Industry Showcase
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December
NEOM level up gaming accelerator programme launch
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November
SRMG journalism bootcamp
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November
Exceptional production set build
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August
NEOM Media Village, launch of Sound Stage 1 & Industry Showcase
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February
Bajdah studio site completed and launched
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February
Within Sands production
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November
Bettany Hughes documentary shoot
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October – November
NEOM/ITP digital journalism training and internship programme launch
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September – December
Production on Desert Warrior with MBC
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July
National film & TV school certificate in filmmaking, 1st group graduation
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July
NEOM digital media academy pilot
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May
Joint venture agreement signed for MBC game studios
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January
Media village launch including 50 trailers
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November
NFTS scholarship launch
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November
First production supported, Vogue Arabia
Elevating the industry
A core enabler of our media hub will be industry learning – the development and nurturing of talent through specialized, on-the-job training and education. This will ensure the success and longevity of our creative talent.
Who We Work With
NEOM WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
We offer exclusive educational, work experience and employment opportunities to young Saudis interested in areas such as film and television production, gaming, digital publishing and content creation.
If you are looking to become a part of this rapidly-expanding space, please register your interest in our upcoming training programs.
Our people
NEOM brings together international experts and leaders to develop a flourishing media sector.
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Raphael Amodeo
Executive Director – Strategy
Raphael Amodeo has more than 15 years experience in strategy, and corporate development, working across four continents with Boston Consulting Group and Accenture – for private companies, sovereign wealth funds and governments. He's been leading the sector strategy development since inception.
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Elie Kawkabani
Business Development Executive Director.
Elie Kawkabani is helping shape the future of the region’s industry and establish the media ecosystem at NEOM. With 30 years plus experience building disruptive start-ups and running operations at regional media companies – such as TV2MORO and OSN – he brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.
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Sam Pantos
Operations Director
Sam Pantos oversees the development of NEOM’s advanced media production infrastructure. Having worked for Sony Pictures, Endemol Shine Group and Fox Studios, he has more than 15 years of experience successfully delivering multi-million dollar projects.
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Toby Evan-Jones
Gaming Executive Director
With more than 15 years of industry experience, Toby Evan-Jones has produced five global AAA games. He was vice-president and head of business development at the Codemasters Group, merging into Electronic Arts. He started his career at Disney.
