Take 01
2019
The Bachelor South Africa
Lanzerac Wine Estate, Delaire Graff, vineyards across Stellenbosch
33.9322°S, 18.8602°E
Stellenbosch
Professional film production services in Stellenbosch, the heart of the Cape Winelands. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films amid historic Cape Dutch estates and vineyard-covered valleys.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Stellenbosch
Take 02
2014
The Giver
Stellenbosch heritage homes, Cape Dutch architecture, vineyard valleys
Take 03
2002
Promised Land
Stellenbosch wine farms, historic Dorp Street, Jonkershoek valley
Take 04
ongoing
Roodepoort luxury auto campaigns
Chapman's Peak doubles, Helshoogte Pass, vineyard backroads
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Stellenbosch
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Lanzerac Wine Estate
Historic 1692 Cape Dutch wine estate with manicured gardens, mountain views, and a five-star hotel. Used extensively for luxury brand campaigns, wedding content, and period productions.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Dramatic mountain valley with fynbos-covered peaks, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Pristine wilderness just 10 minutes from town center.
Moderate
Dorp Street & Historic Core
South Africa's best-preserved historic street with whitewashed Cape Dutch gables, oak-shaded sidewalks, and heritage buildings dating to the 1680s. Perfect for period drama and heritage productions.
De Warenmarkt & Church Street
Foodie hub with artisan markets, farm-to-table restaurants, and boutique shops in restored Victorian buildings. Ideal for food, lifestyle, and travel content.
Stellenbosch University Campus
Tree-lined campus with historic neo-Gothic and Cape Dutch academic buildings. Provides institutional and coming-of-age production settings.
Wine Routes & Estates
Over 150 wine estates within a 20 km radius, each with distinctive architecture, tasting rooms, gardens, and vineyard vistas. Premium venue access for branded content and commercial shoots.
Scene 03 — The Case for Stellenbosch
Why Film in Stellenbosch
- ✓ World-class wine estates provide ready-made premium production venues with on-site accommodation
- ✓ Cape Dutch architecture dating to the 1600s — authentic period settings without set construction
- ✓ SA Film & TV Production Incentive offers 25% rebate for foreign productions on qualifying SA spend
- ✓ Only 45 minutes from Cape Town Film Studios and international airport
- ✓ Mild Mediterranean climate with reliable sunshine for vineyard and outdoor shoots
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports CPT (40 km from Stellenbosch) ▼
Cape Town International Airport (nearest) (CPT) — 40 km from Stellenbosch
Private transferUber/BoltCar rental
Local Transit car · taxi ▼
car
Car rental essential for accessing wine estates and rural locations. Town center walkable.
Crew tip: Production vehicles with drivers recommended. Wine estate roads are paved but narrow — check vehicle size restrictions.
taxi
Uber and Bolt available but limited compared to Cape Town. Pre-book for reliable pickup.
Crew tip: Book all crew transport in advance. Limited rideshare availability outside town center, especially at wine estates.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Street parking available in town center with time limits. Wine estates have their own parking. Rural locations have informal parking areas.
Wine estates typically accommodate production vehicles. Town centre shoots may need Cape Town Film Office parking permits.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Town center to wine estates 5-15 min. Stellenbosch to Franschhoek 25 min, to Cape Town CBD 45 min, to airport 35 min.
Ready?
Plan Your Stellenbosch Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the heart of the Cape Winelands.