FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Censorship	Incentives
Work Permit/Visa	Shooting Permits/Studios
Equipment	Importing Equipment
Labs	Co-productions
Banks/Financial Services	Travelling to South Africa
Taxes	Roads
Rates	Downloadable Forms
Unions	Communication
	Time Zone

• Freedom of expression is guaranteed by the South African constitution.

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• Film production people and photographic models who intend to shoot films and/or commercials in South Africa require visas to enter the country. 
• For further instructions, kindly contact our Visa Representative directly at Tel#: (323) 651-0902 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon or e-mail us at info.losangeles@foreign.gov.za

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• South Africa's rental companies stock Panaflex camera systems as well as movie cams. All accessories are available and fully supported.

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• South Africa has latest technology labs in both Cape Town and Johannesburg where processing of 35/16mm is done. Complete digital transfer and film and video post production facilities are available.

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• Developed world standard with wide ATM network and credit card facilities.

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• Value Added Tax (VAT) of 14 percent is payable on purchases, but can be claimed back.

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• The following serves as an indicator of the fees payable to South African crews:

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• Union activity in the industry is low-key.

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• DTI LAUNCHES NEW INCENTIVE FOR FOR FILM INDUSTRY......

•  THE LAUNCH OF THE FILM INDUSTRY INCENTIVE........

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• On private property:

• Arranged with owners

• On public property:

• Only required in the large cities and can be easily arranged by numerous service companies.
• National Wildlife Reserves. Apply to the National Parks Board at:

National Parks Board
PO Box 787
Pretoria 0001
Republic of South Africa
Tel#: (011-27-12) 343-1991
Fax#: (011-27-12) 343-0905

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• Several studios are available in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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• Equipment to be used by foreign crews should be declared at the point of entry where a form is completed declaring that the equipment will be taken out of the country after completion of the project. Valuation documentation of the equipment should be attached.

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• South African production companies enter into co-production arrangements with international producers on a regular basis. Such arrangements are popular due to the professional services provided by the South African industry.

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• Daily direct flights from New York or Atlanta. Alternatively, connect over most European capitals.

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• Highly developed

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• Internet
• Highly developed telephone and cellular phone network.

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• European time (nine hours ahead of PST).

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