The rapidly developing film industry in South Africa continues to pique the interest of filmmakers from other countries. A profit-based package that includes favourable weather, rainbow faces, best-in-the-world crews, government incentives, and an excellent exchange rate is difficult to turn down because of its combination of breathtaking and diverse settings that are very close to the city.

According to Silverline 360, here are the top eight reasons why you should consider shooting your next movie in South Africa:

Location

A mind-boggling variety of architectural styles and locations to choose from, including virtually any recognisable landscape on the earth; city life and infrastructure; beaches, vineyards, woods, crop areas, mountains, and dunes; and the most beautiful bush and savannah settings in Africa.

Quality

Filmmakers from other countries admire the dedication, enthusiasm, and work ethic of South Africa’s highly qualified crews and technicians, as well as the country’s quick availability of the industry’s most advanced technological equipment and infrastructure. The film industry is responsible for the creation of 25.000 local jobs in the country.

Logistics

A location in South Africa is a simple production choice because it is only ten hours straight flight time from Europe to either Cape Town or Johannesburg, and both cities are in the same time zone. You can reach any major city in the world in no more than two hours by air. Excellent road infrastructure.

Crew

Technical, creative, and administrative services are provided at rates that are more affordable than average by English-speaking crews that have extensive experience working with foreign teams. Workdays are 12 hours long, while turnarounds are 10 hours.

Exchange Rate

Those in the financial industry who are saddled with the difficult chore of stretching a fixed budget are the ones who benefit the most from South Africa’s fantastic exchange rate.

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Alternative Ways to Cast

The city’s rich cultural heritage provides a reservoir of local talent for artists, extras, and models, and each summer, a portfolio of foreign models migrates here. Our English-speaking talent has been highly educated in a variety of accents thanks to the thriving business here, which has made it possible to cast in a wide range of roles.

Telecoms

Innovative and cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure that can connect people all over the world and send digital files in a matter of minutes. Fixed line (also known as ADSL), fibre optic broadband, and wireless networks are examples of reliable network types. GSM for use in domestic or international mobile roaming, as well as mobile rental services.

Moderate Climate

In the summer, Cape Town experiences an average of 14 hours of sunshine with temperatures ranging from 22-24 degrees Celsius (Oct-Mar). In the winter (April-September), the city experiences rain with temperatures averaging between 10 and 18 degrees Celsius. In the winter (May–October), the city of Johannesburg, which is an international hub with flights to over 50,000 locations, has clear blue sky and an average of 11 hours of sunshine, while the summer brings rain. Excellent footage throughout the entire year.