Locations in South Africa
South Africa can replicate locations from almost anywhere in the world, within two hours of a major city. Locations include:
roads (city streets, open country, winding passes, cut off highways, coastal)
residential (full range of architectural styles from contemporary to classic (US & European style); streets to cul-de-sacs, estates, private)
urban (contemporary to classic US / European style)
industrial (mines, warehouses, factories, derelict buildings etc.)
waterscapes (beaches, lakes, rivers, lagoons, Indian & Atlantic Oceans)
agriculture (a range of crops & livestock incl. wheat, maize, sunflower, canola, fruit orchards, vineyards; sheep, cows etc.)
landscape (mountain / desert / plains / forest / vineyard)
desert (sand dunes about 1 hr from Cape Town)
forest (lush tropical to Scandinavian style forest)
sports & recreation (major stadiums, tennis, skateparks, squash, athletic tracks, racing tracks, bowling etc.)
"African" landscape: savannah, plains, bush, nature reserves
studios & backlots: a range of studios including the world-class Cape Town Film Studios
Why come to South Africa
southern Hemisphere climate
similar time zone to Europe
great production value thanks to a generally weaker Rand
a diverse range of talent across numerous nationalities and ethnicities + competitive talent packages.
highly renowned crew with formidable work ethic and experience thanks a broad range of international work ranging from commericals to Hollywood films
city lockdowns are possible in our major cities
the South African film industry is really well supported by bodies such as the City of Cape Town and the film industry visa office who will always go above and beyond to assist and facilitate where needed
Previous Clients
Production houses: 1stavemachine, Serial Pictures, Skin & Bones, Outsider, Tempomedia, Markenfilm, Neuesuper, Bleck, General Pop, Scouts Honour, Giants & Toys ...
Directors: Tim Brown, Scott Lyon, John Hilicoat, Mark Zibert, Tucker Bliss, Kevin Foley, Matthaus Bussmann, Jan Wentz, Henrik Sundgren
Sustainability
Moonlighting joined the U.S.-based organization GREEN THE BID in 2021. In addition, Moonlighting is a proud sponsor of the SENTINEL OCEAN ALLIANCE (South Africa based) - an organisation that provides ocean-based opportunities and environmental awareness for children from coastal communities.
Rewards
- CyclopeAfrica 2018: Production Service Company of the Year
- Shots 2018: Shortlisted for Production Service Company of the Year
