SA Film & TV Production and Co-production (SA Film)
The project must be certified as a co-production by the competent authority, and the applicant must be a South African production company.
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About
This reimbursable grant supports South African film and television projects certified as official co-productions. It contributes to qualifying South African production expenditure and aims to support employment, local procurement, and the industry’s creative and technical skills base.
What it covers
- Qualifying South African production expenditure (QSAPE)
- Film and television co-production projects
Who can apply
Project certified as a co-production by the competent authority.
Minimum QSAPE of R2.5 million, or R500 000 for documentaries.
At least 50% of principal photography filmed in South Africa for at least 14 calendar days; these requirements may be waived for productions with minimum QSAPE of R50 million.
Director must be a South African citizen, subject to stated approval exceptions.
Writer and producer credits must include South African citizens, subject to stated approval exceptions.
At least two highest-paid performers must be South African citizens, subject to stated approval exceptions.
The majority of HODs and key personnel must be South African citizens, subject to stated approval exceptions.
Production company must have at least level three B-BBEE contributor status; the SPCV must have at least level four status.
Applicant must be a South African production company; multiple subsidiaries or connected companies cannot be treated as production companies.
Procure at least 20% of qualifying goods and services from entities that are at least 51% black-owned by South African citizens and have operated for at least one year.
Submit the application before the project commences anywhere in the world; if commencing before an outcome, the project must be fully funded and will not qualify for milestone payments if approved.
Secure at least 25% of the total production budget at application stage; secure 100% after the grant award and before principal photography.
Documents to prepare
Copy of the advance ruling at application stage and final ruling at claim stage.
Financial plan and signed contract from financier(s).
For projects not fully funded at application stage: firm commitments such as concluded agreements and ring-fenced funds in the SPCV bank account.
Proof that 100% of the budget has been secured following the grant awarding decision and before principal photography.
How to apply
- 1Submit the application before the project commences anywhere in the world.
- 2Submit the advance ruling with the application.
- 3Provide the financial plan and signed financier contract(s).
- 4If the project is not fully funded, provide evidence of the required 25% secured budget and receive an outcome before principal photography.
- 5After a grant award, secure the full budget and submit proof before principal photography.
Sources
Official sourceThe Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)Checked against www.thedtic.gov.za on 1 Nov 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.