CASH REBATE
South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
20–40%
Cap per project
R25M
Min qualifying spend
R2.5M
Max public funding
80%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Selective
Rate conditions
↑ 40%At least 20% Black South African HODs and 30% procurement from 51% black-owned entities
Territorial spend requirement
50% principal photography and 14 calendar days requirement may be waived for productions with minimum QSAPE of R50 million
50% of grant in regional spend14 shooting days in territory
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
feature filmtv seriestv moviedocumentary
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
● Co-production eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible● Stackable
Upcoming deadlines
6 May 2026Application deadline
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
Source: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) · verified 5 Apr 2026