Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) is a government agency formed to support the development of Abu Dhabi's film and TV industry.
Its mission is to promote the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a production destination to generate economic benefits for the region and increased job opportunity for its residences.
As part of their efforts to increase film productions in the region, Abu Dhabi Film Commission provides services to production companies such as location scouting, location surveys, script breakdowns, script approval, custom clearance, digital location library, and assistance with film and work permits.
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission offers an international production incentive scheme that provides a refund of up to 30%[1] on productions done in Abu Dhabi, including feature films, television dramas, commercials, music videos, other television formats, post-production, digital content services and visual effects services.
[2] Notable Films and Television Programmes made in Abu Dhabi are:[3]
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
The Amazing Race (2001 TV Series) Episode: Part Like the Red Sea (2013)
The Amazing Race (2001 TV Series) Episode: Speed Dating Is the Worst (2013) 16.
The Amazing Race (2001 TV Series) Episode: One Hot Camel (2013) 17.
Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map (2014 TV Special) 24.
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002) 28.
Das Traumhotel (2004 TV Series) Episode: Dubai - Abu Dhabi (2007) 29.
/Drive on NBCSN (2014 TV Series) Episode: McLaren (2014) 36.
Justice: Qalb Al Adala (2017 TV Series) Abu Dhabi 45.
Kismet: How Turkish Soap Operas Change the World (2014 Documentary) 46.
Sarkar Sahab Aka Evicted Lord (2007 TV Series) 47.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One 65.