Jordan's Ancient Sites and Skilled Crews Make It a Top International Filming Destination
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Ed Meza
Summary
Jordan has become a premier filming destination due to its stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites like Petra and Wadi Rum, combined with highly skilled local film crews developed over decades of hosting major international productions. The country has attracted blockbuster films since the 1960s, including "Lawrence of Arabia," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and "The Martian," with new studio facilities further bolstering the local film industry.
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VarietyJordan's Ancient Sites and Skilled Crews Make It a Top International Filming Destinationvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledJordan remains a beloved location not only because of its awe-inspiring cultural and geological sites but also due to a dynamic film industry and highly skilled crews honed over decades of hosting international productions.
The world heritage sites of Petra and the unique desert landscapes of Wadi Rum have been attracting major international productions since the early 1960s.
The country's grand vistas have provided epic backdrops for such films as David Lean's 'Lawrence of Arabia'; Steven Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'; Ridley Scott's 'The Martian'; Gareth Edwards'
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