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South African Co-productions
Filming in South Africa
South Africa has emerged as a popular destination for filming, thanks to its diverse landscapes, favorable climate, and experienced film industry. Filmmakers from all over the world have discovered the advantages of filming in South Africa, from cost-effective production services to world-class post-production facilities. As a leading production company in South Africa, I Love That productions has the experience and expertise to help you achieve your filming goals. We specialize in providing a wide range of services, including location scouting, crew sourcing, equipment rental, and more, to ensure a seamless and successful production. Whether you are planning to shoot a feature film, TV series, or commercial, I Love That productions is here to assist you every step of the way.
The Creative Dream
Coproduction Treaties
South Africa has already positioned itself as a leader in international co-productions, boasting treaties with numerous countries such as Canada, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, and Ireland. The nation is dedicated to further expanding these partnerships to foster growth and diversity in the film and television industry.
Collaboration is the key to unlocking endless opportunities for film and television projects, and I Love That Productions is your premier South African co-production partner. With over 15 years of industry experience, our team brings a strong network, unmatched professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.
We can assist you in navigating the co-production landscape, whether there is a formal treaty in place or not. Even without a formal treaty, I Love That Productions is well-equipped to guide you through the complexities of an international co-production, ensuring all legal, financial, and regulatory requirements are met while fostering a successful collaborative environment for your project.
Financial Incentives
The South African government offers a range of incentives to promote the country's film production and post-production industry. This includes the Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive and the South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive, which aim to attract foreign-based film productions and assist local film producers.
FOREIGN FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION INCENTIVE
The objective of this incentive is to contribute towards employment creation, enhance the country's international profile, and increase its creative and technical skills base.
The incentive is calculated based on the Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) and the Qualifying South African Post-Production Expenditure (QSAPPE), and ranges from 20% to 25% of these expenses.
Foreign-owned qualifying productions and South African qualifying post-production work with a minimum QSAPE of R12 million and above, and QSAPPE of R1.5 million and above, are eligible for the incentive. The applicant must be a Special Purpose Corporate Vehicle (SPCV) incorporated in the Republic of South Africa solely for the purpose of the production and/or post-production of the film or television project. The incentive is available for only one entity per production and/or post-production for film, animation, and television drama or documentary series.
SA FILM & TV PRODUCTION AND CO-PRODUCTION INCENTIVE
The South African Film & TV Production and Co-Production incentive aims to support the local film industry and create employment opportunities in South Africa.
The rebate is calculated at 35% of the first R6 million of Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) and 25% of the QSAPE on amounts above R6 million.
Eligible enterprises include Special Purpose Corporate Vehicles (SPCV) incorporated in South Africa for the purpose of producing the film or television project, with a majority of South African shareholders. Only one production per entity is eligible, and the incentive is available for feature films, tele-movies, television drama series, documentaries, and animation. The production budget must be at least R2.5 million. The applicant must be responsible for all activities involved in the production and have access to full financial information for the whole production.
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY SOUTH AFRICA - (THE DTI) INCENTIVES
The South African Film and Television Production Incentive is introduced to provide financial support for locally-owned productions and co-productions. The incentive is available to South African productions and official treaty co-productions with a total production budget of R2.5 million and above.
The rebate is 35% for the first R6 million and 25% for the remainder of the qualifying production expenditure, and it is uncapped. The incentive includes feature films, telemovies, television drama series, documentaries, animation, and short-form animations. The threshold for foreign-owned productions is reduced from R25 million to R12 million, and local-owned productions and co-productions must have at least R2.5 million of total production budget. The rebate for local productions is increased from 25% to 35% to provide higher financial support.
THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
FUND
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) provides funding for the South African film industry. The IDC has a specific set of criteria that projects must meet to be considered for funding. These include the potential economic impact of the project, its level of innovation, and the feasibility of the project. The IDC aims to promote transformation in the industry and encourages applications from historically disadvantaged individuals and communities. The funding can be used for various aspects of film production, including development, production, and distribution.
The IDC provides funding for film productions up to 49% of the total production budget, with the condition that the funds must be spent in South Africa. If foreign spend is involved, the production must provide a breakdown of the South African and foreign production budget splits, as well as the source of funding.
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