The document summarizes the South African film industry, which represents 79 production companies and generates over R5.5 billion annually from long-form productions, commercials, and stills. It notes that red tape affects various film locations and activities, costing the industry over R210 million in potential additional annual revenue if issues were resolved. These issues include regulations around filming at locations like Atlantis Dunes and on trains, as well as challenges with zoning, immigration, and unilateral decision making by officials without proper protocols or consultation.

1. THE CPA & SAASP TOGETHER REPRESENT 79 PRODUCTION COMPANIES

2. Quick Facts
Long form (Features and TV series) generates R3.5 Billion annually
The commercials and stills sectors generate a further R2 Billion annually
Economic Multiplier of 2,89
25 000 FTE Jobs
More than 10 000 international clients brought to South Africa Annually
Average daily budget for an International commercial R800 000,00
Average daily budget for a stills campaign R100 000,00

3. THE EFFECTS OF RED TAPE ON THE
SOUTH AFRICAN FILM INDUSTRY

4. Atlantis Dunes
Worth R30 million a year

5. Animals in the Entertainment Industry

6. Animals in the Entertainment Industry
Worth R200 million a year

7. Small Harbours – Department of Fisheries
Worth R30 million a year

8. R44 Gordon’s Bay
Worth R10 million a year

9. Chapman’s Peak Drive
Worth R30 million a year

10. Filming on Trains
Worth R50 million a year

11. Filming in Provincial Hospitals
Worth R50 million a year

12. SANPARKS
Worth R50 million a year

13. Zoning
Would collapse our entire industry if not resolved

14. Immigration regulations
Would collapse our entire industry if not resolved

15. EXCLUDING ZONING AND VISAS
IF THE PRECEDING ISSUES CAN GET RESOLVED
OUR INDUSTRY CAN GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REVENUE OF
R210 MILLION

16. UNILATERAL DECISION MAKING BY ONE OFFICIAL
LACK OF PROTOCOL OR POLICY DOCUMENT ON FILMING
ABUSE BY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTION COMPANIES
LACK OF COMMUNICATION
POLITICAL PRESSURE FROM RESIDENTS
“NOT OUR CORE BUSINESS” ATTITUDE
LACK OF SUFFICIENT CONSULTATION BEFORE IMPLIMENTING POLICY