Closing date for applications: 20 October 2024
The City of Cape Film Strategy adopted by Council in 2020 recognises the City’s strategic role as an enabler for the film industry.
It seeks to support and build a thriving, inclusive, diversified, and resilient local film and media industry and in so doing to harness the enormous potential within this industry to grow jobs and help build the local economy.
The Vision underpinning the Film Strategy is to “Build a thriving, innovative, resilient and transformed film industry, positioning Cape Town as the leading film hub in Africa”.
The four pillars identified to achieve this vision are to:
Film Cape Town is excited to announce a call for film funding applications. We are seeking projects that align with the following criteria:
We invite eligible filmmakers and media professionals to apply and contribute to Cape Town’s vibrant creative community.
Step 1: Download and complete Film and Media Support Application form
Step 2: Make sure that your company is compliant. Ensure that your company is registered on the following supplier databases:
Submit the following documents with application form:
Step 3: Download and complete the project plan form. Select form applicable for the type of project you are applying for:
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Step 4: Submit Project plan with the following project supporting documents. Submit only the supporting documents which are applicable to the project type you are applying for.
Short and Feature Film Production
Applicable to Live Action and Animation
Documentation required:
Post-production
Applicable for Fiction/Non-fiction
Documentation required:
Special Project (Incl. heritage projects, music videos, commercials, Reality TV, etc.)
Documentation required:
Interactive Game Production
Documentation required:
Training Initiatives
Documentation required:
Step 5: Email the completed application form, company compliance documents, the project plan form and all project supporting documents to Film.Fund@capetown.gov.za
Please note that applications that do not submit all the required documentation will be automatically disqualified.
You can download the required documents below:
Film Support Application Form
Project Plan for Film and Media Training Initiatives
Project Plan for Film and Media Projects
Email the completed application, project plan and supporting documentation to Film.Fund@capetown.gov.za
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Download City of Cape Town services rate cards:
Filming Tariffs: Permits
Film Tariffs: Recreations & Parks and Strategic Assets
Parking Tariffs
*Allocation of support is dependent on the funds available.
The funding call will be announced via media announcements, on the Film Cape Town website, email marketing and the Film Cape Town social media pages.
Disclaimers:
Header Image: Origin ©LBP-TV2 Limited on all images. Photographer Coco Van Oppens