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    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    New Film Fund recipients set to spotlight Cape Town on screen

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town is excited to announce the beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund.

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    New Filming By-law in effect from 1 November 2025

    28 October 2025

    The new Filming By-law will allow the Film Permit Office to better manage filming activity on private and public property.

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

    15 April 2025

    The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Reminder of information days about draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    16 September 2024

    The draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve proposes a number of interventions in the interest of safety and security

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    Commenting period for draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve extended

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has extended the commenting period for the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR) with 30 days until 31 October 2024

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    Call on residents, adventure sport operators to comment on draft Code of Conduct for Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

    02 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, adventure sport operators, and all other stakeholders to comment on the draft Code of Conduct for the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (WANR).

    Film permit surge spotlights Cape Town’s appeal as international film destination

    Film permit surge spotlights Cape Town’s appeal as international film destination

    03 July 2024

    The Film Permit Office issued 4 757 film permits between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 – a 22% increase from the 3 910 permits issued in the preceding financial year (2022/23).

    Film Cape Town provides platform for emerging filmmakers at FAME Week Africa

    Film Cape Town provides platform for emerging filmmakers at FAME Week Africa

    05 September 2023

    ​The third edition of FAME Week Africa, supported by the City of Cape Town, kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) this week

     City and Silwerskerm take solar-powered film screenings to communities

    City and Silwerskerm take solar-powered film screenings to communities

    23 August 2023

    City of Cape Town partner with kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival

    Film Office issues nearly four thousand film permits

    Film Office issues nearly four thousand film permits

    03 July 2023

    City's Film Office issues 3 900 film permits during past year

    City invites comment on the draft Filming By-law

    City invites comment on the draft Filming By-law

    20 June 2023

    Public invited to comment on the proposed amendments to the Film By-law

     Cape Town gears up for another busy month of events

    Cape Town gears up for another busy month of events

    02 April 2023

    City hosting a lot of events during April

    Tariff freeze keeps film industry in the frame towards post pandemic recovery

    Tariff freeze keeps film industry in the frame towards post pandemic recovery

    03 July 2022

    This is the third time in recent years that the City has frozen tariffs to assist the industry during difficult times.

      Draft Film Policy aims to position Cape Town as a major international film destination

    Draft Film Policy aims to position Cape Town as a major international film destination

    06 October 2021

    The draft film policy also intends to adopt strategies that will ensure a supportive and enabling environment that includes engaging with relevant role-players to advocate on behalf of the local industry

    Increase in film shoot bookings a sign of good things for the industry

    Increase in film shoot bookings a sign of good things for the industry

    05 October 2021

    The Film Permit Office is presently monitoring several productions, including multiple local TV series, four international feature films and commercials for international clients.

    Cape Town announced as host city of Formula E

    Cape Town announced as host city of Formula E

    09 July 2021

    Cape Town is pleased to be chosen as one of the cities to participate in the Formula E tournament. The event will unlock major investment

    Online services unavailable: Friday, 4 – Sunday, 6 June 2021

    Online services unavailable: Friday, 4 – Sunday, 6 June 2021

    03 June 2021

    Some of the City's online services will be unavailable from 17:00 on Friday, 4 June until 18:00 on Sunday, 6 June 2021

    City online applications unavailable on Saturday, 6 March 2021

    City online applications unavailable on Saturday, 6 March 2021

    05 March 2021

    ​The City’s online applications will undergo necessary maintenance which will affect user access from 11:00 until 15:00 on Saturday, 6 March 2021.

    Slight upturn in permit numbers as film industry works towards recovery

    Slight upturn in permit numbers as film industry works towards recovery

    11 February 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Film Permit Office is currently facilitating and monitoring 10 productions, including four feature films and six television series

    Lights, camera, action - and adherence to health protocols

    Lights, camera, action - and adherence to health protocols

    28 January 2021

    Alderman Smith's visit to Gambit Films.

    Film shoots get green light as SAPS commit to respecting permits issued

    Film shoots get green light as SAPS commit to respecting permits issued

    18 December 2020

    Film shoots get green light as SAPS commit to respecting permits issued

    Minister Cele instructs SAPS to act illegally in shutting down permitted film production on Camp’s Bay beach

    Minister Cele instructs SAPS to act illegally in shutting down permitted film production on Camp’s Bay beach

    16 December 2020

    The City of Cape Town is approaching the Western Cape High Court on an urgent basis for an interdict against the South African Police Service’s interference in a film production on Camp’s Bay beach.

    City considering proof of concept for contactless drive-in events

    City considering proof of concept for contactless drive-in events

    04 September 2020

    Media Statement by the City's Mayoral Commitee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

    Cape Town’s beautiful beaches and parks stars of the silver screen once again

    Cape Town’s beautiful beaches and parks stars of the silver screen once again

    16 July 2020

    Cape Town’s pristine beaches and stunning parks will again feature in films and commercials currently being shot in the Mother City.

    Cape Town film industry shows resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Cape Town film industry shows resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic

    30 June 2020

    I recently had the opportunity to visit the set of the South African action film Indemnity, currently being shot at the Cape Town Stadium

    Our economic action plan means Cape Town is ready for level 3

    Our economic action plan means Cape Town is ready for level 3

    25 May 2020

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S EXECUTIVE MAYOR, ALDERMAN DAN PLATO.

    City’s Film Permit Office open for business

    City’s Film Permit Office open for business

    21 May 2020

    Opening up this sector is in line with the National Government announcement allowing local production film companies to return to work during lockdown Level 4.

    Cape Town film industry rolling again

    Cape Town film industry rolling again

    08 May 2020

    Following the announcement by national government to allow local production film companies to return to work, the City of Cape Town will reopen the film permitting process

    City's website unavailable on Saturday, 21 March 2020

    City's website unavailable on Saturday, 21 March 2020

    20 March 2020

    The City’s website and other systems will be unavailable from 10:00 – 13:00 on Saturday, 21 March 2020 due to urgent maintenance.

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