How much is the SA Film Industry worth to the economy?

A research manager at the Gauteng Film commission says the South African Film Industry is valued at about R12 Billion a year, and that it creates jobs for more than 30,000 people. http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SA-shines-as-film-industry-venue-20110703

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7 Professional movie camera formats available in South Africa

We’re often asked about which camera format is suitable for a particular project. Each has their own pros and cons, creative and technical challenges, methodologies and cost implications. Broadly, there are 7 different professional movie camera formats you can shoot with in South Africa: 1. 35mm Film Film cameras have a long history, and have…

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Glo Films Schedules Zone 14

Glo Films has been awarded the contract to devise the shooting schedule for Zone 14 series 3, which has recently begun filming in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa. Zone 14 is one of South Africa’s most popular weekly TV dramas, with series 1 and 2 ‘s episodes consistently placing in the top 5 most watched programs in the…

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