South Africa really does have it all with breath-taking locations, first class crews and
lower costs, what’s not to love! Here we break down why we believe it’s a no-brainer
to shoot your next advertisement, documentary or reality series in sunny South
Africa.
1/ Location. Location. Location
South Africa really does have it all when it comes to breath-taking locations. With
beaches, mountains, bush, townships and wetlands all in very close proximity to the
major cities, there’s something for everyone.
It’s easy to navigate and get around, with a good road infrastructure and internal
flights at the maximum of around 2 hours from city to city.
2/ Gorgeous weather
With some of the best weather in the world, at an average of 2,500 hours of sun
every year, South Africa is famous for its sunshine.
According to southafrica-info.com the average annual rainfall for the whole of South
Africa is about 464mm with the world average being about 860mm.
With great weather it’s easier to plan a production without (too many) surprises.
3/ Professional world class crews
The crews in South Africa are first-class. Bl!nk is grateful to have an arsenal of some
of the world’s best in their rolodex. Like Michael Yelseth, an award-winning Director
of Photography and Cinematography who has directed, operated and taken lead
camera on scores of local and international productions.
We are great at hiring the right person for the job and have access to whatever you
may need by way of crew.
With no film crew unions in South Africa conditions are generally negotiable,
however there is a very strict code of conduct which is adhered to within the industry.
What are you waiting for?
4/ Multi-cultural diverse talent
South Africa is referred to the Rainbow Nation and it’s no surprise with 11 official
languages and 8 other recognised languages.
The rich culture of each of these groups brings its own vibrancy to our diversity as a
country. Whatever talent you’re looking for, you can find it here. Who knows the next Charlize
Theron, John Kani or Lesley-Ann Brandt could be your next star.
5/ Attractive exchange rate
The best thing about shooting in South Africa is the beneficial exchange rate. Think
about it, you could get the best quality crew and locations at the most competitive
price around.
Don’t take our word for it Oxford Business Group says that ‘lower production costs
are another draw for overseas filmmakers. According to a recent study by the
Gauteng Film Commission, it is 40% cheaper to shoot a movie in South Africa's
Gauteng Province than in Europe or the US, and up to 20% less expensive than
filming in Australia.