03/09/2024
Minister Gayton Mckenzie is excited to announce the signing of an amended agreement between South African and Canada in response to the evolving film industry, now embracing new media, animation and television. This is a step forward in ensuring our industry remains at the forefront of innovation.
The Canada agreement remains one of our most active, producing 30 projects since 1997. This partnership continues to open doors for South African films, bringing our talent and stories to North America and beyond.
Through the NFVF-Canada Media Fund, launched in 2018, three projects are approved annually, boosting South African TV series and films. This initiative not only creates jobs but also promotes our heritage and languages on the global stage.
The Canada-South Africa film partnership is a game-changer! It opens doors to global markets, creates jobs, and brings foreign investment into our industry. Our locations, languages, and heritage now have a global stage.
Our co-production treaty with Canada offers immense opportunities: from access to big-budget productions and international festivals to training young filmmakers and showcasing SA talent worldwide. The future of SA film is brighter than ever!
