casting agencies and production houses have sprung up all over Cape Town. One of the big draw-cards for international film crews is the excellent and affordable local talent available for everything from feature length movies to clothing catalogues. Many of Cape Town’s men, women and children earn extra income by featuring in big and small productions being filmed in and around the city.
The exchange rate is favorable to most incoming production crews, which is another key motive for them choosing Cape Town as a location.
In addition many international passport holders are not required to obtain visas prior to entering South Africa, which means less paperwork and red tape for visiting production teams.
Cape Town offers a huge diversity of locations. From 5 star resorts and hotels and luxury beachfront mansions to bustling inner