Take 01
2014-2017
Black Sails
Cape Town Film Studios, Atlantic coastline, Simon's Town
33.9249°S, 18.4241°E
Cape Town
Professional film production services in Cape Town, Africa's premier production hub. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films against the backdrop of Table Mountain and the Atlantic coastline.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Cape Town
Take 02
2018
Tomb Raider
Cape Town Film Studios, Table Mountain, Hout Bay
Take 03
2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
Cape Town pre-production base, Cape Peninsula desert doubles
Take 04
2017
The Dark Tower
Cape Town Film Studios, City Bowl, Cape Flats
Take 05
2016
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Cape Town Film Studios, industrial zones, urban backlots
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Cape Town
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Table Mountain & Cable Car
Flat-topped mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city, ocean, and Cape Flats. Iconic establishing shots and aerial sequences.
Chapman's Peak Drive
Dramatic 9 km coastal road carved into the cliff face between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. One of the world's most scenic drives, used extensively for automotive and adventure productions.
Moderate
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
World-renowned botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Lush fynbos vegetation, tree canopy walkway, and manicured lawns.
Moderate
Bo-Kaap & City Bowl
Colorful Cape Malay houses on cobblestone streets with Table Mountain as backdrop. Popular for travel, fashion, and cultural documentary productions.
V&A Waterfront
Working harbor complex with the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz MOCAA museum, and film-friendly mixed-use spaces overlooking Table Mountain.
Camps Bay & Atlantic Seaboard
Stunning white-sand beach backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Premium location for lifestyle, luxury, and automotive shoots.
Woodstock & Observatory
Street art, craft breweries, design studios, and indie film scene. Ideal for contemporary urban productions and music videos.
Scene 03 — The Case for Cape Town
Why Film in Cape Town
- ✓ Africa's largest production hub with Cape Town Film Studios and world-class facilities
- ✓ Experienced multilingual crews with decades of international production experience
- ✓ SA Film & TV Production Incentive offers 25% rebate for foreign productions on qualifying SA spend
- ✓ Diverse locations — mountains, beaches, vineyards, townships, and modern cityscapes within 30 minutes
- ✓ Favorable exchange rate and competitive production costs compared to US and European markets
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports CPT (20 km from city center) ▼
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — 20 km from city center
MyCiTi BusMetered taxiPrivate transferUber/Bolt
Local Transit bus · taxi ▼
bus
MyCiTi rapid transit bus network connects the airport, city center, and Atlantic Seaboard.
Crew tip: Not practical for heavy equipment. Use for small crew movements between city and waterfront locations.
taxi
Uber and Bolt widely available. Metered taxis at ranks and hotels.
Crew tip: Book production vehicles with drivers for equipment transport. 4x4s available for beach and rural locations.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Street parking limited in City Bowl and Waterfront. Paid parking garages available. Beach locations have seasonal parking pressure.
Cape Town Film Office issues production vehicle permits and can arrange designated parking for unit bases.
Getting Between Locations ▼
City Bowl to Camps Bay 10 min, to Cape Point 60 min, to Stellenbosch wine region 45 min. Most key locations within 30 minutes.
Ready?
Plan Your Cape Town Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the Mother City.