A TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL SHOOTING
A TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL SHOOTING
Cape Town has long been a favoured destination for TV and film shoots, and the city is also gaining a reputation as a prime location for commercial filming.
International teams coming to South Africa can expect a favourable exchange rate, granting them access to high production values at very competitive costs. But this isn’t the only advantage to producing commercials in the Mother City.
Why Film a TV Commercial in Cape Town?
What makes Cape Town the perfect place to bring your concept to life? The city is a hotspot for creative resources, skills and locations making it a haven for commercial directors worldwide.
Locations: From a choice of beautiful natural and architectural backdrops, to state-of-the-art studios, Cape Town has got it all. View more Cape Town filming locations.
Variety: Cape Town has approximately 5 000 identified filming locations in public spaces, plus a huge variety of privately-owned sites available for commercial production.
Talent: Cape Town is home to an incredibly diverse talent pool.
Support: The city has a bustling local industry with highly experienced crew, technicians and producers available to work with you.
Infrastructure: Getting from one Cape Town location to the next is quick and easy, and broadband connectivity is good.
Reputation: Cape Town is home to a variety of well-established companies known for producing award-winning commercials for world-leading brands.
Location compatibility: Cape Town and the Western Cape have a diverse landscape, giving producers the option to replicate all sorts of international locations, while filming at a lower cost than these destinations.
Time zone: South Africa’s time zone and easy travel from Europe make it an especially appealing location for producers coming from the UK and throughout the EU.
Daylight hours: Long hours of daylight in the summer months (from as early as 5:30 to as late as 20:00) allow for better shooting conditions for longer durations of time.
A World-Class Commercial Location
Cape Town is a prominent media and digital technology hub in South Africa. Filming in the city opens doors to all sorts of creative collaborations with a variety of skilled creative professionals.
