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Short Segments in Your Production When filming
biblical dramas or documentaries you need to have
knowledge of all the holy places scattered around
Israel. Biblical Productions, ever eager to provide
you with the insider knowledge you need, has compiled
a list of holy sites and biblical locations which
can be used when filming in Israel.
Each of these sites could be filmed as short, 3-4
minute segments and would serve to walk the viewer
through the life and times of Jesus, from the annunciation
of his birth in Nazareth to his crucifixion and resurrection
in Jerusalem.
Not only an emotive setting to complement narratives
and locate interviews but also a fitting place to
film dramatic re-enactments or poignant footage. These
segments would all help viewers to visualize key episodes
in Jesus’ life, depicting the very places where
events unfolded.
These sacred places in the Holy Land would be filmed
in chronological order, following the chapters of
the Bible.
Filming Locations in Israel:
Nazareth
a) Locations:
The town of Nazareth, market
places, churches and streets, close ups and aerial
shots.
The House of Mary, and Mary’s Spring.
Woodwork and carpentry shots in Nazareth
The Church of the Annunciation
b) Events that took place in Nazareth:
The
Annunciation
The Prophecy of the Birth of Jesus – the
Land of Zebulon and Naphtali
Mary and Joseph leave for Bethlehem after the Roman
census
The Journey to Bethlehem
Mount Tabor and the Jezreal Valley
Mount Megiddo – according to Revelation,
the site of the future Armageddon
Bet Shean – Roman ruins
Mount Gilboa – the last battle by King Saul
against the Philistines
Mount Grizim – the site of the Samaritan’s
Passover sacrifice
The Ancient Roman Road to Jerusalem – take
in the ruins at Sebastia and sample the breathtaking
views of the Judaean wilderness, in particular the
deep and dramatic Wadi Kelt
Arriving in Jerusalem
Mount Moriah; the site of the ‘sacrifice’
of Isaac by Abraham.
Mary and Joseph give praise at the Temple –
model of second temple.
Mary’s resting place - mareliyas –
magnificent Byzantine mosaics.
The town of Bethlehem
Shepherds Field, caves.
The Nativity
The Star of Bethlehem
Circumcision in the Temple
King Herod, the Greatest
Builder of Ancient Times – four segments
Herod’s palace – The Herodian, near
Bethlehem
The enormous building blocks/stones of the Temple
Mount
The Port of Caesarea – Roman ruins and underwater
archeology
Fleeing to Egypt
Filming The Old Testament
a) Locations in Egypt:
Egyptian pyramids, the Sphinx.
Mount Nebo – from which Moses is allowed see
the Promised Land but is not destined to enter
b) Events that took place in Egypt:
The conquest of Canaan by the Israelites.
The Exodus and the Ten Commandments.
We recommend approximately twenty production sites
connected to the Old Testament, including those from
the times of the Judges, the Kingdoms and the Prophets
right up until the times of Jesus. These sites include:
Samson, the gates of Gaza,
Ashkelon,
The City of David,
Rachel’s Tomb,
Tomb of the Patriarchs,
Hatzor – the largest and most significant
archeological sight in the Holy Land,
The Cave of Elijah,
Mount Carmel ,
The Hasmoneans etc.
Suggested below are topics that can be covered at
different locations:
Filming Jesus’ childhood
in Nazareth - 5 segments
Filming Jesus in the Galilee
- his ministry, parables, miracles, Sea of Galilee,
synagogues, churches, mosaic floors. - 20 segments
Filming in the Holy Land - Great
and Holy Week – Jesus in Jerusalem, the
Passion, The Last Supper, Arrest and Trial, The Station
of the Cross, Via Delarosa, the site of crucifiction.
- 25 segments.
Filming Locations in Israel Associated
with Early Christianity – St Paul, Judeo-Christians,
Old Churches and synagogues -5 segments.
The Revolt Against Rome
- The zealots, Gamla Masada, Qumran, Dead Sea Scrolls,
Essenes, Josephus Flavious, Destruction of the Temple,
Temple treasures - 8-10 segments.
The Rise of Christianity –
the Byzantine Era - Constantine, Helena, The
True Cross, The Monastery of the Cross, Holy Sepulcher,
Church of the Nativity, Persian conquest, The Ancient
Church of Nea - 8-10 segments.
Filming the Islamic Conquest
– Jabal Muquabar, The keys that opened the doors
of the Holy Sepulcher, The Dome of the Rock, Al-Asqua
Mosque - 6-8 segments.
Filming the Crusader Period
- Templars-The Fighting Monks, Crusader’s towns
and castles. Architecture, horns of Hittin, Akko.
- 6-8 segments.
Christian Denominations in Israel
- ceremonies, customs and liturgy. Armenians, Copts,
Maronites, Jacobites or Syrian Orthodox, Abyssinians,
Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Protestants, Messianic
Jews - 8-10 segments.
The Birth of the State of Israel
- Pioneers, kibbutz, immigration, West Jerusalem,
Tel Aviv, Haifa, - 8-10 segments.
Communities in Israel -
Israeli Arabs: Moslem and Christian, Druze, Ultra-Orthodox
Jews, Samaritans, Pilgrims from all over the world
- 6-8 segments.
Feasts, Customs and Holidays in
the Holy Land - Palm Sunday, Passover, Good
Friday, Ramadan, Christmas in Bethlehem, Fire Ceremony
at the Holy Sepulcher, Ceremony of Washing of Feet,
Circumcision, Arab wedding, The Feast of Halaka: First
Hair Cut for Jewish Boys on Mount Meron, Celebration
on completion of writing a Torah scroll - 12 segments.
Significant Archeological Digs
- work in progress - City of David, Underground
Tunnels in Jerusalem, Mosaic floors in Tzippori, Dead
Sea Caves, Qumran, Hatzor – 6 segments
Filming Prophecies for the future,
Mount of Olives (the sight of the Second Coming)
Hinnon, the Valley of Hell (Day of Judgment)
Guarded Tomb (The Resurrection, alpha and omega).
Armageddon (the apocalyptic battle)
The Valley of Kidron, and its cemeteries (The Dry
Bones Prophesy)
The Golden Gate (through which Jesus will triumphantly
enter the City)
Biblical Productions
As our name suggests, we are experts in biblical
productions. We have a wealth of experience to offer
production crews on filming in Israel. We are familiar
with all of the holy sites; those well known and those
less so. We are up to date with all of the archeological
work going on across the country and also have access
to a wide range of theologians and specialists.
Filming in Israel
Biblical Productions is a leading company in the
field of production services, based in Israel. We
cover all areas of film and television production,
including documentaries, feature films, commercials,
music videos and promotional films.
Biblical Productions guides you during your shoot
in Israel - from the pre-production planning to the
post-production wrap. We arrange professional crews,
fixers, permits, HD equipment rental, interviews,
location scouting and more.
Biblical Productions also boasts a large collection
of high-quality archival footage, making it a one-stop
shop for all your production services in Israel. Please
view our client list
‘Biblical Productions: The number once choice
for production services in Israel.'
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