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Cape Town Film Studios appoints CEO

The Board of Cape Town Film Studios announced today the appointment of Makkie Slamong as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Slamong who joined Cape Town Film Studios in 2013, was promoted to General Manager in 2015 and has been acting in the CEO position for the last fifteen months. Anant Singh, Chairman of Cape Town Film Studios commented, “The Board is delighted to appoint Makkie Slamong as CEO. He has worked diligently since he joined the company nine years ago and has made a meaningful contribution to the success of the business. His experience and the strong skillset he has developed over the years will hold him in good stead as he takes on the reins to lead Cape Town Film Studios.”

Speaking about his appointment, Makkie Slamong said, “I am honoured for this opportunity to lead Cape Town Film Studios into a new era. I thank my esteemed Board for the confidence they have shown in me. I also wish to thank the Management Team for their continued support and encouragement. My commitment to transformation in the ever-evolving film and television industry is of paramount importance to me.”

Cape Town Film Studios is the first custom-built, high-tech film studio complex of its kind in Africa, offering state-of-the-art facilities. Built on a footprint of 60 hectares, it comprises of five sound stages, three workshops, three water tanks and an extensive backlot and outdoor set area. Cape Town Film Studios is widely acknowledged as one of the Top Ten film studio complexes in the world. It has been home to notable productions among which are ‘Tomb Raider’, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and ‘Ghost Party’, as well as a number of series including the recent productions of HBO’s ‘Raised By Wolves’ and ‘Warrior’ and ‘Panda’ from Netflix.

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Why Cape Town Has Become a Go-to Filming Location

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You’re driving down Cape Town ’s N2 highway on the way to the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. And there, out your window, are two life-size, man-of-war ships sitting casually in the middle of the grassy plain, like some misplaced shipwreck . “There's nothing for miles, then all the sudden, out of nowhere, you see these huge masts coming out of the grass. It’s just surreal,” Outlander executive producer Maril Davis says.

Welcome to Cape Town Film Studios , a seven-year-old, Hollywood-style film company with two giant ships, a deep water tank, and five sound stages on its sprawling lot about 30 minutes from downtown Cape Town. Despite being thousands of miles from Los Angeles, it has become the go-to destination for deep-pocketed show runners and filmmakers looking for a place to shoot their future blockbuster. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Mad Max: Fury Road , and Homeland have all set up shop here; so has Starz, bringing Outlander's time-traveling Scots to sub-Saharan Africa.

"The facility we have in Scotland is an old factory that we refurbished to make stages as our Outlander filming facility, but Cape Town Film Studios was built as a studio from the beginning," Davis said. With its production and post-production studios, sound stages, luxury dressing rooms (with beds, bathtubs, and kitchens for the cast between takes), and a 97-foot wide green screen, it’s a filmmaker's (and actor's) dream.

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Outlander films primarily in Scotland , using Glasgow, various castles across the country , and villages in the Highlands to stand in for Boston, Versailles, and the 18th-century Highlands, respectively. But when season three took its characters to the Caribbean, with lots of screen time dedicated to an Atlantic crossing, the production team knew it couldn’t stick around Scotland much longer. “Scotland cannot stand in for Jamaica. It can stand in for a lot of places but that's one of the ones it can't,” Davis said.

The move to Cape Town—which involved transporting the cast, some of the 30 crew members, and all of the costumes more than 8,500 miles—was made a little easier since fellow Starz show Black Sails was wrapping up at Cape Town Film Studios. The studio, which already had Black Sails pirate ships and a tank for the team to film water scenes on, seemed like an easy fit for the four months of filming Outlander ’s new season needed.

The cast and crews of these movies aren’t just staying within the studio’s borders though. “We were really lucky in South Africa that there were so many locations and diverse looks. That's why I'm surprised more people don't shoot there," Davis said. "You've got the lush wineries, sandy beaches, rocky cliffs—it's just a really amazing array of different looks.” The Outlander crew ventured off lot at least once, to film at the University of Stellenbosch, where a faculty building stood in for the governor of Jamaica’s residence.

While the locations are plentiful, the monetary incentives for production teams keep film crews coming back. The country gives 20 to 25 percent tax breaks on film-related expenses to movies and TV shows that film, produce, and post-produce within South Africa with the help of local crews. Meanwhile, a favorable exchange rate with the South African rand has made it a no-brainer for American, British, and European film productions. After a sharp dip in 2016, the rand is on its way back to full strength, but it's still hovering at 13 rand to the U.S. dollar and 18 rand to the British pound.

Starz isn't the only network to take advantage of South Africa's chameleon-like setting. After moving its base from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cape Town in 2014 for its fourth season, Showtime's Homeland was able to film scenes set in Islamabad, Kabul, and even D.C. “We had to go somewhere where we could realistically and production-wise shoot the story we want to shoot, set in the place where we want to set it. So it was really about authenticity—sort of foreign authenticity," executive producer Alexander Cary told the Australian Associated Press.

In the last few years, a number of blockbusters have settled into South Africa to take advantage of the rand and the tax breaks. District 9 , the sci-fi flick inspired by South Africa’s own District Six, filmed near and outside Johannesburg. The Avengers: Age of Ultron also filmed in Joburg. And Maze Runner: Death Cure , the third and final movie in the dystopian action series, just wrapped up filming this summer in and around Cape Town.

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The pièce de résistance? Days off in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and the surrounds. Where did the Outlander cast spend its free time? “I don't want you to just think we're humongous boozers but I don't think the fans would be surprised to hear that there was a lot of wine drinking in Stellenbosch on this particular four-month adventure,” Davis says. “Normally, we're all whisky drinkers but when in Rome, as they say.”

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In late 2014 The Times Live hailed Cape Town as the 'new Hollywood'. They weren't far wrong. Stephen Fry (English comedian, actor, writer, presenter) was heard to say something along the lines of being 'deeply impressed with brand new Cape Town studios' .

Did you know? Cape Town Film Studios is the first world-class, custom-built, Hollywood style, film studio complex in Africa.

Cape Town Film Studios lie on the edge of Cape Town, just off the N2 where it meets Baden Powell Drive. Almost everyone in Cape Town knows the studio because of the two pirate ships alongside the N2.

There is reportedly a beach-side village complete with trading store, tavern and brothel as well. Black Sails, a TV pirate series is one of the biggest productions ever made in South Africa. It's placed the local film industry firmly in the spotlight.

It helps that the government offers tax rebates of between 25% and 35% on films made in the country. And that the slump of the rand against the dollar means that productions can cut costs substantially by shooting in South Africa.

And whilst the film industry in the country is small, worth a fraction of places like Bollywood, it is one of the only facilities of its kind in the continent, and has managed to land some big-screen films that have placed it on the map.

And so, by early 2016 the studios had managed to open their fifth sound stage. And the studio has been great for local employment too – 40 000 people used for productions over 5 years. Interestingly: there are two other smaller film studios in Cape Town - Salt River Studios and a recent film studio built inside the Good Hope Centre.

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Cape Town Film Studios is the first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio complex of its kind in Africa, with state-of-the-art support services. Backed by national, provincial and local governments and with private shareholdings, it's envisioned as the dedicated hub for media, new media, entertainment, film and related industries in South Africa and Africa.

Cape Town and the Western Cape are also home to various other studios offering a full range of shooting and production facilities.

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Productions that have been shot in our studios

Multiple international production houses have chosen, and continue to choose, Cape Town and the Western Cape as their shooting destination. With talented and diverse cast and crew, incredible locations and state-of-the-art studios, it's not difficult to see why.

A few recent productions include: Mad Max Fury Road ; Eye in the Sky ; Blood Drive ; Red Sea Diving Resort ; Bloodshot ; Resident Evil 6 ; The Dark Tower; Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom ; The Perfect Wave ; Safe House ; The Brothers Grimsby ; Doctor Who ; Tomb Raider ; and Outlander , among others.

Aside from a rich choice of locations that can mirror anything from a busy street in Tokyo to a forgotten desert landscape, our studios also have the ability to transform into an 18 th century pirate ship or underwater laboratory – we really mean it when we say the only limit in Cape Town and the Western Cape is your imagination.

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Welcome to Africa’s Film and Media Hub

Film Cape Town is a joint initiative between the City of Cape Town and the Cape Town film industry. It’s a focused project, designed to make the most of the city’s amazing locations, diverse talent pool and world class infrastructure to create a thriving and sustainable industry that’s the crown jewel of the continent.

What defines Cape Town as a premium film and media destination is the best “can do” attitude in the business. Beyond world-class skills and infrastructure, it’s our ability to innovate and creatively solve problems that sets the city apart.

From crimson sunrises to twilight sunsets, Cape Town is blessed with some of the best light in the world. It’s also one of the few places on the planet where you can watch the sun both rise and set over the ocean.

Cape Town’s iconic locations have featured in a number of big screen hits.

Iconic locations and narratives in famous films include:

  • Robben Island , Pollsmoor Prison in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom with Idris Alba
  • Lion’s Head, St. George’s Mall and adjacent alleyways, Artscape Theatre , Fountain Circle, Grand Parade, Cape Town Stadium  in Safe House with Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington
  • The Cape Town Film Studios  – Dredd, Black Sails, Mandela: Long Walk, Mad Max: Fury Road (on request)
  • Artscape Theatre in Chronicle
  • Newlands Rugby Stadium Rugby Stadium, school sports field (Bishops or Rondebosch Boys) – Invictus with Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon
  • District Six – The title and premise of District 9 inspired by events in District Six
  • The Helderberg Nature Reserve – The Last House on the Left
  • The Century City   precinct – Doomsday
  • V&A Waterfront , Table Bay Harbour – Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly
  • Camps Bay in Lord of War with Nicholas Cage, Ethan Hawk, and Jared Leto
  • Artscape Theatre and CBD in Homeland
  • Hout Bay, Cape Town Studios – Tomb Raider with Alicia Vikander

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Buchanan Studios

This unpretentious  photographic and film studio  is conveniently situated within the Cape Town’s City Bowl and in the heart of the city’s creative hub at Buchanan Square, with its newly restored heritage buildings.  It is in close proximity to legendary gear rental companies and production houses, as well as the foreshore Hotels and the V&A Waterfront.

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Cape Island

Cape island studios is a film and television studio complex situated in cape town, offering four stages for production., conveniently positioned just north of the city, this versatile workspace provides drive-in access, cycs, and on-site lighting, camera, and grip facilities..

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Drive-On Access

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24 Hour Security

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Lighting From Panalux & Direct Digital

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High Speed WiFi

Stage 1

Stage 1 at Cape Island in Cape Town offers a spacious floor area of 485 square meters and features a paintable J-shaped cove. The stage is designed for easy access and includes a production office, as well as hair and make-up areas.

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Stage 3 at Cape Island offers a floor space of 815 square meters and features a U-shaped cove. The stage provides convenient drive-in access, a production office, and dedicated hair & makeup areas.

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Cape Island Stage 4 offers a floor space of 438 Square metres and a U-Shaped Cove. The stage has easy drive-in access, a production office and hair & make-up areas.

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Stage 5 is our smallest studio at Cape Island and offers a floor space of 300 Square metres with an L-Shaped Cove. The stage has easy access and a production office with hair & make-up areas.

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+27) 021 529 4200

Address: Phase 6, Milnerton Business Park, Racecourse Road, Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7441

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Cape Town Film Studios

Type : Logistics & Industrial Completion : 2011 Size : 15 000 m² Client : Cape Town Film Studios (Pty) Ltd

Cape Town Film Studios is the first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio complex of its kind in Africa, with state-of-the-art support services. Backed by national, provincial, and local governments, and with private shareholdings, it is envisioned as the dedicated hub for media, news media, entertainment, film and related industries in South Africa.

CTFS offers 7000 m² of high specification, soundproof stages spread over four buildings. Two workshop buildings, each 3157m², are available for set construction, art department, wardrobe, and storage space. A custom built 37 seater cinema is fitted with Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Each stage has two fully furnished luxury star rooms available. Stages 1, 3 and 4 are equipped with make-up rooms.

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Atlantic Film Studios

About Atlantic Film Studios

Atlantic Studios is the largest dedicated film and TV studio facility in the West of South Africa.  We offer eight stages of flexible space, including a giant green screen studio, large back lot and extensive parking – just 30 minutes from Cape Town International airport.

Equipped with workshops, production offices, costume and dressing-rooms, plus a thriving hub of creative on-site tenants, we’ve got your production needs covered. The Atlantic Studios team will assist you in making your shoot run smooth and without any snags. Please contact us with any studio and production related questions .

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The World’s Most Popular Filming Locations

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We identify with more than just the characters we see in films and advertising. The setting of the story is also significant, but its significance may not be immediately apparent. It has far-reaching effects on our psyches, some of which we may not even be aware of. It doesn’t matter what type of film we’re discussing, the setting must be optimal. This is why scouts go to such lengths to find the right people wherever they may be.

Some locations, though, are more captivating than others. Everyone has seen them multiple times on TV or in the movies. However, the experience of actually meeting them is unparalleled. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular filming sites worldwide, so you may see them for yourself if you’re interested.

Morocco’s Ait Benhaddou Ruins

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Located on the ancient caravan road between the Sahara and Marrakech, this fortified town has a rich history. Since it played a significant role in global history, UNESCO has designated it as a World Heritage Site. But that’s not why so many people flock here. Since appearing in so many films, it has become a popular tourist destination. 

Due to its remote location, getting there with production equipment can be difficult. But once you see it, you’ll know why so many filmmakers coveted this location for their projects. It’s an entire metropolis built out of earth and sand. What else is there to ask for?

Movies including “The Mummy,” “Gladiator,” and “Babel” were shot in this location. Yunkai, a city-state in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, was also given new life thanks to Ait Benhaddou. You’ll quickly realise after seeing Ait Benhaddou why it’s one of the most popular filmmaking sites worldwide. 

Scotland’s Glencoe

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If you’re a fan of action films, the sight of Glencoe probably brings to mind Adele’s Oscar-winning theme song for Skyfall. However, many other films, not just James Bond ones, were shot in this location. 

It’s no surprise that the Scottish Highlands have attracted directors from all over the world. It offers a lot, including stunning, undeveloped landscapes and amazing natural light that can’t be recreated in a studio. 

That’s why films like Harry Potter, Monty Python, and Braveheart were filmed here. Just because Mel Gibson and Alfonso Cuaron liked it doesn’t mean you have to. If you want to snap some very spectacular drone photos, then you should come here. 

The Big Apple, Manhattan

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Almost any film you take from your shelf, pop into your DVD player, and the watch will have at least one scene filmed in the city of New York. Without question, this is one of the world’s most often-used filmmaking sites, but why is that? It’s common knowledge that if you want to be at the epicentre of things, you should hire a local moving company and set up shop in the Big Apple. You can hear gunfire around every corner, and there’s always something going on here. On a moving day, you can count on hearing at least a few interesting tales from your movers. This New York borough’s accessibility and diversity have made it a favourite among filmmakers.

It’s a complete package in every way. Central Park’s amazing natural beauty and the city’s hectic streets are crowded with people and autos. You can find anything you need within a block of here, and getting there is a breeze. When you put it that way, it’s easy to see why so many famous films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Ghostbusters, Elf, and countless others were shot in the heart of New York City.  Filmmakers adore New York City because of its accessibility and variety of locations. 

Utah and Arizona’s Monument Valley

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Hollywood has been using Monument Valley as a backdrop since 1930. If you’re looking for magnificent plateaus and cloud-filled canyons, this is the place to go. Located close to the Four Corners, this picturesque scene from the American West is easily accessible.

And even if you’re not planning on shooting here, there are still lots of good reasons to do so. Stagecoach, Easy Rider, and The Lone Ranger all used it, so fans of classic American cinema can rejoice. These names are perfect in every way. However, Forrest Gump was likewise moved to return home after visiting Monument Valley. And if that isn’t enough to convince you to go, we don’t know what would.

Los Angeles’s Famous Venice Beach

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Those who would rather not deal with the hassle of packing and moving film equipment may appreciate the option of shooting locally. The Hollywood studio system is enthusiastic about this concept, too. They consequently located an ideal dwelling in the area. That’s right, I’m referring to Venice Beach.

Luckily, the area’s popularity wasn’t driven just by its closeness to the studios. The canals and bungalows in Venice are charming, while the city’s amusement piers bring to mind a funfair. The addition of eclectic architecture only boosted the area, and it quickly became a popular location for feature films.  You now know where to go if you want to replicate the beachside Los Angeles setting of The Big Lebowski. The city of Los Angeles is home to one of the most stunning locations on this list.

Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, a jewel at Africa’s southernmost tip, has become one of the world’s most in-demand filmmaking destinations thanks to its adaptable landscapes, reasonable costs, and top-notch production infrastructure. It has a wide variety of beautiful settings for films, such as sandy shores, scenic vineyards, steep mountains, and a bustling metropolis.

For instance, the highly regarded TV series “Black Sails” was shot entirely in Cape Town Film Studios . The scenic coastline and well-preserved historical buildings were just two of the many locations used in the production. Also featuring Karl Urban, the dystopian film “Dredd” made use of Cape Town as a setting, changing the city’s scenery into a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world.

YLO Productions is one of the many excellent local production companies that help make Cape Town a desirable site for shooting. These businesses offer invaluable local expertise and resources thanks to their considerable experience working with both domestic and international productions. To further entice foreign productions, the government of South Africa grants rebates of up to 35% for qualifying productions through programmes like the Film and Television Production and Co-Production incentive.

Cape Town is ideally suited for filming due to its Mediterranean-like temperature and long summer days. Professional crew members, first-rate post-production facilities, and cutting-edge studios like the Cape Town Film Studios all contribute to the city’s allure as a filming location . When taken together, these elements have established Cape Town as a serious contender to Los Angeles and New York as the world’s preeminent location for filming and television.

Hawaii’s Oahu

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Extreme weather productions, in most cases, refer to films shot in the snow. However, filming in the tropics presents its unique challenges. Fortunately, there are some places where this is much less of a challenge. Oahu, Hawaii, is one such place. You may recognise this island from its appearances in films like Jurassic Park and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, as well as the recent The Descendants. 

The wide variety of sceneries here makes it an ideal location for filming. There are craggy mountains formed by volcanic activity, green valleys, and sheer rock faces. It can, therefore, stand in for virtually any location in Africa or South America. If you need, you can even stage a scene from the English countryside. The sheer variety of its landscapes and cultures makes it a great movie location.

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Cape Town Film Locations: Film the World in One City

From pristine beaches to bustling cityscapes, Cape Town is home to a host of film locations for rent, making it popular with international location scouts.

Shooting on location makes all the difference when it comes to creating an authentic-looking production, and Cape Town has it all. You could shoot skyscrapers in the morning, a tropical paradise over lunch and a desolate mountain landscape in the evening – the only limit is your imagination. 

Popular Locations for Film in Cape Town

Some of the most popular locations are found in Cape Town’s central business district, which has a rich architectural heritage. The greater Western Cape also offers a wealth of diverse natural beauty, all within a 2-hour radius of the city.

Cape Town is also known for its world-famous landmarks, including Robben Island, Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Artscape Theatre and the Grand Parade to name a few. These film locations have appeared in many major feature films and acclaimed TV series over the years. 

Cape Landmarks on Film

Here are some of the iconic Cape Town film locations that have made an appearance on the big and small screens:

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom:  

  • Robben Island
  • Pollsmoor Prison
  • Cape Town Film Studios

Safe House:

  • Lion’s Head
  • St. George’s Mall
  • Artscape Theatre
  • Fountain Circle
  • Grand Parade 
  • Cape Town Stadium
  • Newlands Rugby Stadium
  • Local school sports field (Bishops or Rondebosch Boys)
  • Cape Town CBD
  • Cape Town Mosques

The Last House on the Left:

  • Helderberg Nature Reserve
  • Ratanga Junction
  • Century City precinct

Blood Diamond:

  • V&A Waterfront
  • Table Bay Harbour

Lord of War:

Tomb Raider:

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District 9:

While the movie was filmed in Johannesburg, the title and premise of District 9 are inspired by events in District 6 in Cape Town.

Cape Town Film Studios have also been featured in Black Sails and Mad Max: Fury Road .

Location Permits for Filming in South Africa

The City of Cape Town Film Permit Office (CTFPO) provides permission for shoots in Cape Town. The City’s online application system is easy and efficient.

A Cape Town film permit will give you the opportunity to tell your story against one of the world’s most iconic backdrops, with the added benefits of long daylight hours and world-class talent.

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