Overview

Sunbula Art Production Company was established in 2014 as one of the development companies affiliated with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), with the mission of supporting and advancing Jordan’s film and media production industry. The company contributes to the creation of high-quality content that reflects Jordanian identity and storytelling while meeting international production standards.

Since its establishment, Sunbula has worked to develop an integrated ecosystem that combines content production with specialized production infrastructure, strengthening Jordan’s position as a regional and international hub for filmmaking and dramatic production.

Areas of Work

Sunbula Art Production Company operates through two main divisions:

Olivood Studios

Olivood Studios is the Kingdom’s first purpose-built film studio complex, inaugurated by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 2023. The studios provide a fully integrated production platform designed to meet the highest international standards.

Key Areas of Focus

• Attracting and servicing international and regional productions.
• Developing the infrastructure of Jordan’s film and media production sector.
• Promoting Jordan as a comprehensive production destination that combines world-class studios with diverse filming locations.
• Supporting foreign direct investment and connecting Jordan to global production value chains.

Spica for Art Production

Spica serves as the company’s creative and production arm, dedicated to developing and producing contemporary Jordanian content that tells authentic stories and engages diverse audiences, particularly youth.

Key Areas of Focus

• Producing films, television series, documentaries, and historical programs.
• Strengthening Jordan’s national narrative and presenting a modern image of the country.
• Empowering local content creators and connecting them with funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Supporting employment and creating opportunities for Jordanian talent within the creative production sector.
• Showcasing Jordan as a center for creativity, production, and storytelling.

Key Achievements

• Produced The Great Arab Revolt, one of the pioneering projects that strengthened the presence of Jordanian historical content through professional production standards.
• Established Olivood Studios in 2019 to provide an integrated production infrastructure capable of attracting international productions.
• Hosted and facilitated the production of The Voice and The Voice Kids (2025 season) at Olivood Studios’ facilities.