Take 01
2009
Invictus
Union Buildings, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, central Pretoria
25.7479°S, 28.2293°E
Pretoria
Professional film production services in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films among jacaranda-lined streets and grand government buildings.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Pretoria
Take 02
2007
Goodbye Bafana
Union Buildings, government heritage buildings, Pretoria suburbs
Take 03
2009
Endgame
Union Buildings, embassy district, Hatfield diplomatic precinct
Take 04
1999
A Reasonable Man
Pretoria High Court, Church Square, government buildings
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Pretoria
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Union Buildings
Monumental seat of the South African government designed by Herbert Baker. Terraced gardens with panoramic views of the city. Site of Nelson Mandela's presidential inauguration.
Voortrekker Monument
Massive granite monument and heritage site south of the city. Striking brutalist architecture set in nature reserve surroundings. Used for historical and dramatic productions.
Moderate
Church Square & CBD
Historic heart of Pretoria with the old Raadsaal, Palace of Justice, and stately Boer War-era buildings. Period-appropriate architecture for historical and political productions.
Arcadia & Hatfield
Embassy row and university district with tree-lined avenues, diplomatic residences, and the Union Buildings terraced gardens. Polished settings for government and institutional narratives.
Brooklyn & Menlyn
Upmarket shopping and dining district with modern malls, boutique restaurants, and contemporary suburban architecture for commercial and lifestyle shoots.
Centurion & Irene
Southern Pretoria suburb blending modern commercial developments with the historic Irene village and Smuts House Museum. Mix of contemporary and heritage locations.
Scene 03 — The Case for Pretoria
Why Film in Pretoria
- ✓ Grand government architecture and heritage buildings not found elsewhere in South Africa
- ✓ Seasonal jacaranda blooms create a unique purple-canopy look in October-November
- ✓ SA Film & TV Production Incentive offers 25% rebate for foreign productions on qualifying SA spend
- ✓ Close proximity to Johannesburg studios and crews — only 45 minutes via Gautrain
- ✓ Lower location fees and less permit competition compared to Cape Town and Johannesburg
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports JNB (50 km from Pretoria city center) ▼
O.R. Tambo International Airport (nearest) (JNB) — 50 km from Pretoria city center
GautrainMetered taxiPrivate transferUber/Bolt
Local Transit train · taxi ▼
train
Gautrain connects Pretoria station to Johannesburg and O.R. Tambo Airport with fast, reliable service.
Crew tip: Gautrain is excellent for crew movement to Joburg. Not practical for equipment — book dedicated transport.
taxi
Uber and Bolt widely available. Metered taxis at hotels and major landmarks.
Crew tip: Pretoria is spread out — book production vehicles with local drivers who know the city well.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Street parking generally available outside CBD during business hours. Most suburban locations have ample parking. Government buildings have restricted parking zones.
Gauteng Film Commission assists with production vehicle permits. Union Buildings area requires special vehicle clearance.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Most Pretoria locations within 20 minutes. Pretoria to Johannesburg 45 min via Gautrain, 1 hour by road (traffic dependent).
Ready?
Plan Your Pretoria Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the Jacaranda City.