Through the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the South African government is driving the development of critical film infrastructure in the Eastern Cape with the aim to attract and retain high quality film and television productions.
The benefits of world-class infrastructure extend to an increase in induced film tourism, promoting the province as a film destination of choice, while reducing the cost of filming.
The idea is to ensure that the full value chain remains in the Eastern Cape to improve job creation, revenue generation and all related benefits such as tourism growth through extended stays and spend in the province.
Film infrastructure
- The ECDC signed a three-year R10-million Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) to establish film infrastructure in Nelson Mandela Bay.
- The ECDC contribution of R5-million is for establishing a film studio in Gqeberha.
- The MBDA will make land or a property available valued at R5-million to set up the desired film infrastructure.
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Investing in the film industry
Interested parties wishing to discuss investment opportunities or find out about this exciting venture are encouraged to contact the ECDC:
Download ECDC Film Locations Booklet here
For more, visit https://www.ecdc.co.za/ecinvestmentfilmfund
