Qatar’s Film Committee and Company 3 Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish Post-Production and VFX hub in Doha

Doha, Qatar, 22 November 2025: The Film Committee at Media City Qatar has signed a landmark agreement with Company 3, the award-winning global post-production and visual effects powerhouse, to establish a dedicated post-production and VFX studio in Doha.

Marking a pivotal milestone in Qatar’s creative industries development, the agreement – signed during the Doha Film Festival 2025 – underscores Qatar’s growing reputation as the Middle East’s emerging media capital, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class talent, and a progressive creative ecosystem.

As part of the agreement, the Film Committee and Company 3 will jointly research, explore, and evaluate the development of a post-production and visual effects studio operated by Company 3 in Qatar. This will be the first phase of a long-term partnership.

Company 3 will provide technical, creative, and operational guidance to shape the foundation for a high-end post-production environment in the region. The Film Committee will support the collaboration through a structured funding and facilitation framework, reflecting Qatar’s ambition to become the production and post-production hub for the Middle East and Africa.

Company 3, headquartered in Los Angeles, is recognised worldwide for its colour grading, visual effects, and finishing services on blockbuster films and award-winning series. Its credits include Wicked: for Good, F1, Superman, Frankenstein and the hugely anticipated Stranger Things Season 5.

Through this collaboration, the company will bring its global expertise and technical excellence to the region, helping to design creative workflows, develop local and regional talent, and provide access to world-leading infrastructure and tools.

The Film Committee will coordinate with local stakeholders and government partners to ensure the project contributes to the nation’s broader creative economy goals. Responsibilities include logistical coordination, operational support, and a funding framework for the exploration phase – ensuring that the partnership between QFC and Company 3 delivers meaningful outcomes across creative, technological, and training dimensions.