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
Advantages
- CLIMATE - Southern Hemisphere climate
- LOCATIONS - Range of Locations that can replicate almost anywhere in the world within a 2hr radius of a major city
- PRODUCTION VALUE thanks to a generally weaker Rand
- TALENT - A diverse range of talent across numerous nationalities and ethnicities + competitive talent packages.
- CREW - Highly renowned crew with formidable work ethic and experience thanks to their experience across (and skills transfer from) a broad range of international work
- CITY LOCKDOWNS are possible in our major cities
- TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE from working on short and long form productions from all over the world - from commercials to Hollywood movies.
- FILM FRIENDLY - 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.
- BUDGET DEPENDENT tax incentives
Locations
South Africa can replicate almost any country in the world. Locations cover all types - from US and European houses and suburbs to desert, planes, agriculture, coast, waterscapes, mountain etc.
South Africa has been the host country for numerous independent and Hollywood feature films, TV series and documentaries.
South Africa has numerous studios, including the world renowned Cape Town Film Studios with its 5 sound stages
Previous Clients
Production houses: POV Productions, Here Be Dragons, Vespa, Capisco, Paris; Grumpy Sailor Productions; Wondros
Directors: Alexander Veledinsky, Mati Kochavi, Addison O'Dea, Awol Erizku, Charlize Theron,
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
Incentives
South Africa offers a foreign film and television production and post production incentive grant if the qualifying criteria are met. The incentive is calculated at 25% of South African production expenditure. The minimum budget for South African costs must be ZAR 15 million, at least 50% of the principal photography must be in SA, and at least 21 days of principal photography must be in SA. Eligible production formats are feature films, television series, and documentaries. Production formats which do not qualify are reality television, talk shows, news and current affairs, music videos, soap operas/telenovelas, and adult content.
