The City of Cape Town has officially opened applications for its Film Support Fund, inviting filmmakers and media professionals to submit projects for the 2026/27 financial year. This initiative is a key part of the City’s Film Strategy, designed to strengthen the local film industry and position Cape Town as Africa’s leading film hub.
Application Overview
Application Window: Until 7 October 2026
Organ of State: City of Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Project Completion Deadline: 30 June 2027 (end of financial year)
Submission Email: Film.Fund@capetown.gov.za
No briefing session is scheduled for this funding call.
Strategic Objectives and Eligibility
The fund seeks projects that demonstrate clear alignment with the City’s strategic vision. Eligible projects must stimulate local economic growth and create jobs, promote Cape Town’s unique character, support and upskill emerging local talent, drive sustainability and inclusion, authentically portray the city’s history and heritage, and attract direct investment.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to companies with projects that meet the City’s strategic objectives. All applicants must be fully compliant and registered on both the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and the City of Cape Town’s vendor registration system.
Comprehensive Scope of Support
The Film Support Fund provides financial assistance or municipal services support for a wide range of film projects produced in Cape Town. The four main application categories are:
- Short and Feature Film Production: For live action and animation projects
- Post-Production: Applicable for fiction and non-fiction films
- Special Projects: Including heritage projects, music videos, commercials, and reality TV
- Interactive Game Production: For gaming and interactive media projects
Ineligible Projects
The fund will not support adult content, training or corporate videos, current affairs or news shows, or the purchasing of equipment and assets.
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Submission Requirements
The application requires a comprehensive package. Applications that do not submit all required documentation will not be considered:
Company Compliance Documents:
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
- City of Cape Town Supplier number or proof of registration in process
- Company Registration certificate / NPO certificate / Constitution
- Income & Expenditure Report (for applications under R50,000) OR Audited Financial Statements (for applications of R50,000 and above)
- Valid original Tax Clearance Certificate/PIN (for local companies)
- B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs)
- Stamped Bank Account confirmation letter
- Municipal Account (or lease agreement with owner’s account if renting, or affidavit with proof of address if not paying rates)
Project-Specific Documentation (depends on project type):
- A one-page synopsis
- A story outline or episode breakdown
- A letter of motivation
- Updated CVs of the applicant and key creative team members
- A detailed production budget and finance plan
- A detailed production schedule
- A comprehensive distribution or exhibition plan
- A recent draft of the script
- A link to a teaser or trailer
- Project chain of title documentation
All documents must be emailed as a complete submission to Film.Fund@capetown.gov.za.
Visit: Film Fund Application Portal
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