The South African Emerging Black Filmmakers Incentive
The Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) for the South African Emerging Black Filmmakers Incentive must be a minimum of R500 000 for all qualifying production formats and a minimum of R500 000 for documentaries:
- At least eighty percent (80%) of the principal photography must be filmed in South Africa;
- At least fourteen (14) calendar days of the principal photography must be filmed in South Africa;
- For productions with a minimum QSAPE of R50 million, the eighty percent (80%) and fourteen (14) calendar days requirements may be waived and such discretion will take into account the budgetary implications of the decision made.
Qualifying the South African Emerging Black Filmmakers Productions must meet the following
mandatory requirements:
- The Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) must account at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total production budget;
- The majority of intellectual property must be owned by South African citizen(s); the copyright must be registered with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and the certificate of registration must be provided at claim stage;
- The Director must be a Black South African citizen who is credited for that role in the production;
- The Producer must be a Black South African citizen who is credited for that role,
- The top writer and producer credits must include South African citizens either exclusive or shared collaboration credits;
- The majority of the five (5) highest-paid performers must be South African citizens;
- The majority (51%) of heads of departments (HODs) and key personnel must be black South African citizens;
- Have been in existence, operational and involved in the film industry for at least six months, with at least a 10-minute trailblazer or short film produced.
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