FILMING IN JORDAN
Filming in Amman & Beyond with NEEDaFIXER – Your Premier Film & Video Production Services in Jordan
We combine deep local expertise with global standards.
· Full-Spectrum Production Support: From location scouting and permits to post-production, we handle every step.
· Strong Local Networks: Our relationships with government bodies, local authorities and talented crew ensure smooth execution.
· Custom Solutions, Every Scale: Whether you are shooting a TVC, feature, documentary or commercial, we adapt our services to your needs.
· Incentive & Compliance Guidance: We guide you through Jordan’s incentive schemes, customs procedures, and the Royal Film Commission’s regulations.
Our Production Services in Jordan
TV Series & Drama Productions
We manage everything from set design and art departments to casting, continuity and local narrative authenticity. We tailor each service to your scale and budget.
High-End TVCs & Commercial Productions
Our team sources premium locations, arranges full crew packages, and provides access to luxury props, models, vehicles, and fast-track permitting—ideal for brand campaigns.
Feature Films & Documentaries
Jordan’s versatile geography allows it to double for many global locations. We provide hands-on production management, technical crew, and director support for features or long-form content.
In-House Post-Production & VFX
Our post-production partners deliver editing, colour grading, CGI and VFX to match international standards. We ensure your final product is broadcast-ready and polished.
Filming Across Jordan: Key Regions & Locations
Amman & Greater Amman
Amman offers a rich mix of modern cityscapes, historic districts, and varied urban textures. The city has been used to represent conflict zones, South Asia, Middle Eastern capitals, and more in international productions.
Wadi Rum(Valley of the Moon)
The sweeping red deserts, dramatic rock formations and otherworldly terrain of Wadi Rum make it ideal for sci-fi and epic films. It famously doubled for Mars in The Martian and other visionary productions.
Petra & the Nabatean Terrain
Petra is an unrivalled cinematic gem. Carved into cliffs, its façades and narrow siqs have featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Mummy Returns and many more.
Jerash, Dead Sea & Desert Vistas
- Jerash’s Roman ruins offer authentic period architecture for historical dramas.
- The Dead Sea area gives you unique low-altitude landscapes, saline panoramas and striking backdrops.
- Remote wadis & eastern deserts like Wadi Araba or the Eastern Desert offer raw, rugged visuals off the beaten path.
Curious about our past projects? Explore our portfolio to see the exceptional film production services we’ve delivered for our clients including feature films. As a trusted video production company in Jordan, we ensure outstanding results for each and every project.
Famous Films & Movies Shot in Jordan (Moon Knight, Star Wars, Indiana Jones)
For more than half a century, filmmakers have travelled to Jordan for landscapes that exist nowhere else. From Oscar-winning epics to Marvel series, dozens of films have been shot in Jordan’s deserts, canyons and ancient cities — and the same locations are open to your production today. Below are some of the best-known movies filmed in Jordan, and where each one was shot.
Wadi Rum — From Star Wars to The Martian
Wadi Rum, the protected desert in Jordan’s south, is the single most filmed location in the country. Star Wars used it twice — its red valleys became the moon of Jedha in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and the desert returned in The Rise of Skywalker. Ridley Scott’s The Martian turned the same sand into the surface of Mars, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune used Wadi Rum as Arrakis. Marvel’s Moon Knight shot its desert sequences here too. One reason directors keep coming back: a single site can stand in for several worlds, with experienced local crews who know every dune and access road.
Petra & the Last Crusade
Jordan’s other screen icon is Petra, the rock-cut Nabataean city. Its most famous movie moment is the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), which played the temple of the Holy Grail in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Petra’s Siq later doubled for the canyon approach to the lost oasis in The Mummy Returns, whose train sequence was shot on the Hejaz Railway on the outskirts of Amman. These are working heritage sites, so every shoot needs permits and a local fixer to coordinate access — which is where the Royal Film Commission and our Jordan team come in below.
Our Jordan Office & Local Base
Film Permits & the Royal Film Commission in Jordan
Almost every shoot in Jordan needs a permit, and the body that makes it straightforward is the Royal Film Commission (RFC) — Jordan’s national film office. The RFC issues filming approvals, helps with location scouting across the country, and supports customs clearance for incoming kit. We work with the RFC on every production so you get the right paperwork for the right site.
How the Permit Process Works
Foreign productions cannot apply on their own — Jordan requires every overseas production to partner with a local production services company or fixer, which is the role we play for you. Once the application is filed, the RFC issues an official facilitation letter on a published timeline: roughly 3 working days for public streets and squares, about 5 working days for historical sites and Greater Amman parks, around 10 working days for museums, and up to 14 working days for sensitive border areas such as the Dead Sea. We prepare and submit the forms, liaise with the RFC and the relevant ministries, and chase approvals so your schedule holds.
Budget, Crew & Production Services for Producers in Jordan
Jordan is a competitive place to shoot: experienced local heads of department, a deep pool of crew and transportation drivers, and equipment rental houses based in Amman keep day rates well below Western Europe and North America for comparable quality. Our team builds the budget around your script, arranges crew and transportation between locations, books kit, and handles the logistics of a shot list that may span the desert, the city and the coast in a single schedule. Jordan also offers a cash rebate for qualifying foreign productions — ask us about the current incentives.
We operate from a strategic base in Amman, allowing us to coordinate projects efficiently across Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash, the Dead Sea region and more.
Meet The Team
Our Jordan leadership and core crew bring extensive experience in cross-border and local productions. This includes producers, line producers, fixers, location scouts, post-production leads and coordinators.
Line Producers:
With meticulous attention to detail, they manage budgets, logistics, and scheduling, keeping your production on track.
Production Managers:
Overseeing day-to-day activities, ensuring your shoot runs smoothly with expert coordination of crews, equipment rentals, and on-site solutions.
Film Fixers and Stringers:
Handling film permits, location scouting, and logistics, ensuring a smooth production experience in London.
Post-Production Specialists:
Providing editing, VFX, CGI, and AI artistry, delivering a flawless final product.
Testimonials
Do I need permits to film in Jordan?
Yes, most public and heritage sites require permits. We liaise with the Royal Film Commission (RFC) and relevant authorities to secure all necessary approvals.
How long does the permit process take?
Typical turnaround is 5–14 working days for standard public locations. Drone or special location requests may take up to 20–30 days.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
Visitors from many countries can stay up to two weeks visa-free. For extended stays or work permits, we assist in applying and coordinating legal compliance.
Can I rent film equipment locally?
Yes, Jordan has reputable film rental houses. We connect you with reliable vendors and negotiate market rates.
What’s the climate and best filming seasons?
Jordan is mainly arid. Summers are hot; winters are cooler and sometimes snowy in Amman. The best windows to shoot are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November).
Contact Us Today
Whatever your project — feature, TVC, documentary, commercial — we’re ready. At NEEDaFIXER Jordan, we deliver comprehensive production services from concept to final cut.
