Incentives

South Africa’s Film Incentives

The South African government offers film incentives to promote the local film and television production and post production industries. This is in recognition of the valuable contribution these industries have made to the national economy.

A variety of film and TV incentives are available to both local and foreign production houses.

Incentive packages are available through the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC). These film incentives have multifaceted benefits, including: 

• Boosting local job creation;
• Enhancing creative and technical skills;
• Promoting South Africa internationally as a desirable film location.

South African Film Incentive Programmes

The film incentive programmes consist of;

• Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
• SA Film & TV Production and Co-production
• South African Film and Television Production Incentive
• The South African Emerging Black Filmmakers Incentive

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is mandated to develop the South African Film and Media industry, through providing:

• Funding for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of films.
• Training and development of filmmakers.
• Commissioning research and producing industry statistics to provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.

For the latest updates on film incentive programmes and film funding guidelines:

VISIT DTIC VISIT NFVF