Dubai’s Trekkies – Star Fleet officers from the UAE talk filming
WE HEAR FROM those who were on set during the making of Star Trek Beyond here in Dubai last October.
JUSTYNA ROBINSON OCCUPATION: BRAND MANAGER
“I enjoyed meeting all the people that were on the set. Different nationalities and backgrounds kept our conversations going for hours. I really loved the hair and makeup crew. They were professionals. Even though it was really hot, the energy was always there. Positive attitudes and laughter surrounded the waiting room at all the times. It was super cool doing the 360 degree pictures and green screen play. It was a fantastic experience.”
CAROLINE RIPAUX OCCUPATION: ACTRESS
“Being part of this experience was a unique chance to see how a big Hollywood movie production operates discovering how professional, organised and detail oriented everything is! Nothing is done randomly, all is planned thoroughly and has a reason to be. This is also why the magic operates on screen! It really puts a whole new perspective on watching movies now. I don’t look at the scenes the same way!”
RIA S OCCUPATION: INTERIOR DESIGNER/ MODEL
“Being my first time doing extra work in a movie of such scale, I can appreciate now all the amazing work it requires from the director and the actors and the people working backstage. Everyone’s excellent attitude made this experience for me more than enjoyable. I’m looking forward to watching the scenes shot in Dubai and see the way the look of our city has been creatively utilised. It was an unforgettable experience overall”
ARZU NEUWIRTH OCCUPATION: ACTRESS/ MODEL
“When I finished my acting school in Germany in 2012 my biggest dream was to be part of a Hollywood set. Three years later I had this great chance to be part of this big production in Dubai. it gave me the chance to see how the big movies are made. The set was awesome and exciting, the staff super professional and everybody was friendly even after a 15-hour day! I hope more of these productions are filmed in Dubai in the future.”
NIKOLA MARKOVIC OCCUPATION: FITNESS PROFESSIONAL/ MODEL
Going on the Star Trek set was like going through the wormhole! Suddenly you find yourself on a different planet, surrounded by aliens, thrill and action, where even day and night seem to have a different pace. When the set is done and curtains fall, it takes some time to get back to reality, like I’ve been on a great journey far, far away... A once in a lifetime experience.”
ADNAN KUSYBI OCCUPATION: ACTOR/ MODEL
“Being on set with other extras and celebrities was a great experience for me especially for a huge franchise like Star Trek! It was a long week of shooting but well worth it and hopefully many more to come. You get the chance to see how things work and learn a lot on set with all the details and hard work they put into one scene. I’d like to thank Miranda Davidson Studios for giving me this opportunity to be in Star Trek Beyond”.