South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive
Key questions
How much does South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive pay?
South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive pays 20–40% of eligible local spend in South Africa, capped at R25M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is R2.5M. Public funding is limited to 80% of the budget. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.
Who is eligible for South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive?
South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive is open to feature films, TV series, TV movies and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Must be certified co-production with minimum 50% principal photography in South Africa, 14 calendar days filming in SA, majority South African key personnel, Level 3 B-BBEE status for production company.
When is the next South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive deadline?
South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive?
Applications for South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive go to Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Territorial spend requirement
50% principal photography and 14 calendar days requirement may be waived for productions with minimum QSAPE of R50 million
Overview
The South African Film and Television Co-Production Incentive supports official co-productions with a 35% rebate on qualifying South African expenditure, plus an additional 5% for meeting diversity and procurement targets.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Must be certified co-production with minimum 50% principal photography in South Africa, 14 calendar days filming in SA, majority South African key personnel, Level 3 B-BBEE status for production company
Programme contacts
- Eliya Ndou— ApplicationsENdou@thedtic.gov.za
- Khabo Mhlanga— ApplicationsKmhlanga@thedtic.gov.za
- Mpho Nkuna— ApplicationsMNkuna@thedtic.gov.za
- Andisiwe Jona— ClaimsAJona@thedtic.gov.za
- Michelle Mochochoko— ClaimsMMochochoko@thedtic.gov.za