South Africa offers attractive incentives to foreign film and television productions, designed to strengthen the local film industry and promote job creation. Here’s what your project can gain by choosing to film or conduct post-production in South Africa:

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 Key Benefits:

• Rebate on Production Costs: Receive 25% of Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE), providing significant savings for your project.

• Additional Post-Production Rebate: An extra 5% rebate is available if post-production is conducted locally with a Black-owned production company.

• Incentives for High-Spend Post-Production: Projects spending over £400,000 (R10 million) on post-production in South Africa are eligible for an additional 2.5% rebate, and those spending over £700,000 (R15 million) can get an extra 5%.

• Capped Grant: Incentives are capped at £1.1 million (R25 million) per qualifying project, making it ideal for both mid-sized and large productions.

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 Basic Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum Spend: A foreign production must spend at least £700,000 (R15 million) on local production (QSAPE) or £70,000 (R1.5 million) on post-production (QSAPPE) in South Africa to qualify.

• Local Partner: You must work with a registered South African production company that manages local operations.

• Location and Duration: At least 50% of principal photography must be filmed in South Africa, with a minimum of 21 days spent shooting locally (some exceptions apply for high-budget productions).

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This incentive is a game-changer for productions looking to take advantage of South Africa’s diverse locations, skilled workforce, and competitive costs. Contact us today to explore how your project can benefit!