Long renowned internationally for its natural and historical destinations, Cape Town has also turned heads in the international film community. Over the past seven years the industry has grown from an exotic location for the well-informed producer looking for the "new" to a flourishing industry attracting big budget features, commercials and stills production. Being one of the biggest commercial and stills production destinations in the world, the city and the province have seen major attention from advertising agencies and big brands putting their vision in the hands of internationally experienced production crews with the facilities to back it all up.
With South Africa's biggest production companies based (or having offices) in Cape Town, the city also offers the perfect entry point to filming in the country and to a large part, the continent. The local crew and talent have built a firm reputation amongst international clients, receiving much praise for professional and innovative service.
The Cape Film Commission's website aims is to supply you with everything you need to know, and more, about film production in Cape Town and the Western Cape. From information on permitting, service suppliers and facilitation companies to tax and finance incentives set in place for co-production in South Africa.
The Cape Film Commission is the official representative for the City of Cape Town and the Province of the Western Cape, for the economic development, marketing and promotion of the film industry through a strategy of Growth, Integration and Transformation.