Theo Meintjes' presentation on the DTI Incentives for film and TV production and co-production at the Cap40.

2. Compiled and Presented by
Dectra (Pty) Ltd
FILM & TV
PRODUCTION AND CO-PRODUCTION
dectraPROJECT FINANCE & GRANTS SPECIALISTS

3. Film & TV
What is this?
 A grant in respect of the cost of producing films TV series
and digital content video games
 Expires 31 March 2017 / 2014?

4. Film & TV
Main Qualifiers
 Local production cost: local films > R2,5m
 Local production cost: Foreign films > R12m
 Local actors
 Local production company

5. DTI support programs
Qualifying Projects
• Local film & TV production and co-
production
• Locational Foreign film & TV
production and co-production

6. DTI support programs
Qualifying types
 Feature film. (minimum 80 minutes)
 Tele-movie
 TV drama and mini series
 Documentary (minimum 80 minutes)
 Animation
 Digital content and video gaming
NB: No talk shows, reality TV, news

7. DTI support programs
How much?
 Local: 35% on first R6m; thereafter
25%
 Foreign: 20% to 25% depending on
QSAPPE.
 No limits