Take 01
2009
District 9
Chiawelo (Soweto), Tshiawelo settlement, central Johannesburg
26.2041°S, 28.0473°E
Johannesburg
Professional film production services in Johannesburg, South Africa's commercial capital. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films in Africa's economic powerhouse.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Johannesburg
Take 02
2005
Tsotsi
Soweto townships, central Johannesburg, Sandton overpasses
Take 03
2012
Safe House
Hillbrow, Ponte City Tower, Johannesburg CBD rooftops
Take 04
2006
Blood Diamond
Johannesburg studio interiors, gold mine dumps, satellite suburbs
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Johannesburg
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Constitution Hill
Former prison complex turned human rights precinct housing the Constitutional Court. Powerful backdrop for documentary, drama, and corporate productions exploring South African history.
Ponte City Tower
Africa's tallest residential building — a 54-storey cylindrical tower in Hillbrow. Iconic brutalist architecture used in numerous international productions.
Moderate
Gold Reef City & Mine Dumps
Historic gold mining area with distinctive yellow mine dumps that define the Johannesburg landscape. Unique terrain not found anywhere else in the world.
Easy
Maboneng & City Centre
Regenerated inner-city arts precinct with street art, rooftop venues, markets, and converted warehouse studios. Popular for music videos, fashion, and urban drama.
Sandton & Northern Suburbs
Africa's richest square mile — glass towers, luxury shopping malls, five-star hotels, and manicured corporate campuses for commercial and corporate productions.
Soweto
Iconic township with powerful historical significance — Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and vibrant community life for documentaries and cultural features.
Melville & Greenside
Bohemian suburbs with tree-lined streets, independent cafes, vintage shops, and a thriving nightlife scene. Ideal for lifestyle and indie film productions.
Scene 03 — The Case for Johannesburg
Why Film in Johannesburg
- ✓ South Africa's commercial capital with Africa's most developed production infrastructure
- ✓ Experienced crews across all departments with extensive international feature film credits
- ✓ SA Film & TV Production Incentive offers 25% rebate for foreign productions on qualifying SA spend
- ✓ Dramatic contrasts — gleaming skyscrapers, historic townships, gold mine dumps, and bushveld within an hour
- ✓ O.R. Tambo International Airport provides direct flights to all major global hubs
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports JNB (24 km from city center) ▼
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — 24 km from city center
GautrainMetered taxiPrivate transferUber/Bolt
Local Transit train · taxi ▼
train
Gautrain rapid rail connects the airport to Sandton, Rosebank, and Pretoria with modern, reliable service.
Crew tip: Gautrain is efficient for crew movement between Sandton and the airport. Not suitable for heavy equipment.
taxi
Uber and Bolt widely available. Metered taxis at major hotels and malls.
Crew tip: Book production vehicles with experienced local drivers. Joburg is spread out — allow extra travel time between northern and southern suburbs.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Ample parking in suburban areas and malls. Inner city parking in secure garages. Most locations have adequate vehicle access.
Gauteng Film Commission assists with production vehicle permits and unit base arrangements.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Sandton to Soweto 30 min, to Maboneng 20 min, to Pretoria 45 min. Traffic-dependent — plan shoots to avoid peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm).
Ready?
Plan Your Johannesburg Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the City of Gold.