Grant
South African Film and Television Production Incentive
The South African Film and Television Production Incentive is a government rebate covering 35% of Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE), with an additional 5% bonus available and a cap of R50 million per project. It supports local film and television productions meeting local spend, staffing, and ownership criteria.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Amount
- ZAR 50,000,000 · Grant
- Open to
- South Africa
- Sectors
- Media and gaming
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about South African Film and Television Production Incentive
Who can apply to South African Film and Television Production Incentive?
Eligible locations: South Africa. The company must be incorporated in South Africa. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Media and gaming. Other requirements: At least 14 calendar days and 60% of principal photography filmed in South Africa; Director must be a South African citizen; Submit application not early than 45 calendar days prior to principal photography.
When is the South African Film and Television Production Incentive deadline?
South African Film and Television Production Incentive takes applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
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Verified on November 3, 2026 against the official page.