Gauteng Film Commission - Cost Sharing Grant/Loan

The Gauteng Film Commission's Industry Support and Development unit offers a range of support services to scriptwriters and filmmakers. This support includes funding and finance facilitation, negotiation with co-productions and partnerships with public and independent distributors, broadcasters and content commissioners.  

Only projects that can show they are viable will be considered, and the project owners are expected to show their own contribution. 

Eligibility criteria

The project must demonstrate local benefits such as:

  • Job creation.
  • Skills development.
  • Local content.
  • How it contributes to transformation.
  • How it contributes towards the advancement of women, children and people with disabilities.

Application process

Contact their offices to discuss your financial needs. 

You can either submit the completed application form and supporting documents to their offices or via email.

About this funding option

Funding limits
Minimum: Information not provided
Maximum: R100 000,00
Your annual turnover
Minimum: Information not provided
Maximum: Information not provided
Months in business
Minimum: 0

What you need to provide

Bank Statements for Business Account (Last 6 months) electronically stamped and on bank letterhead.
Certified ID Copy of Owners and Directors
Business Registration Documents (CIPC), e.g., Cor14.3 or CK documents
Cashflow Projections (Income and expense budget for 12 months)
Proof of Business Address (Lease agreement, title deed, or permit)
Business Plan e.g., PDF of the final business plan
Tax Clearance Certificate/Tax PIN On official SARS letterhead
Management Accounts (Income statement, Balance sheet)

Contact details

Website Go to funder website Email Funder Email
Phone 011 833 0409 FSP Number Not provided
Address 35 Rissik Street
1st floor Surrey House
Johannesburg
2108
Gauteng
NCR Number Not provided