Durban Africa

Durban Africa is the official marketing authority for the City of Durban, and is tasked with positioning the city as the playground of South Africa, and marketing Durban as the ideal business, events, incentives, and leisure tourism destination, supported by world class facilities and infrastructure.

Durban Metro

The eThekwini municipality covers a large eastern region of South Africa, which is home to more than three million residents. Bordered by a magnificent stretch of coastline, this land mass boasts an ever-changing landscape to match the diversity of its people.

Arising from this diversity, however, are the wide-ranging needs, of all who live in the city, and the eThekwini Municipality caters to those needs. Fulfilling its vision and mission of making Durban, Africa’s most caring and liveable city through infrastructure, services and support, the municipality has claimed many accolades including the Vuna Award for best-run municipality in South Africa.
 

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife is the formal biodiversity conservation agency for the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.  The organisation manages some 90 protected areas which range from alpine ecosystems in the Drakensberg through bushveld to coastal systems and coral reefs with wildlife ranging from ice rats to rhinos, lions to coelacanths and elephants to sea turtles. 

It has a very high media profile and is well known for its co-operative but strict attitude to the wildlife filming industry as well as reasonable and negotiable pricing policy for filming.

KZN Tourism

Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) is the statutory organisation responsible for the promotion, development and marketing of tourism in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is the business of TKZN to provide an enabling framework within which regional and private sector stakeholders can achieve their tourism goals in order for the province to be recognised nationally and internationally as Africa's leading tourism destination.

KwaZulu-Natal, with its world class facilities, well developed infrastructure, sub-tropical weather, warm beaches throughout the year, cultural diversity and battle sites will offer the visitor unique experiences and meet any business need.

e.tv

As the country’s first free-to-air commercial channel, e.tv has redefined the boundaries of SA TV broadcasting. Our programming appeals to a broad spectrum regardless of race, language, age or gender.  Programmes include local series (Scandal and soon to be launched Rhythm City), current affairs (3rd Degree), entertainment (The Showbiz Report) and our blockbuster movies.

A new initiative of e.tv is the establishment of the Natural History Unit Africa, which has been set up, following the success of the Wild Talk Africa wildlife film festival and conference.  The NHU AFRICA is commissioning product for wildlife, travel, and culture documentaries.  Our news is widely regarded as the most independent news source in SA. At 11 million viewers, we are the fastest-growing channel in the country.

Animal Planet

The world’s leading animal entertainment brand, Animal Planet reaches 197 million households in more than 160 countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East with programming customized in 24 languages. Offering intrigue, adventure, humor and relationships, Animal Planet is the only television network on the planet dedicated to mankind’s eternal fascination with the creatures that share our world.

First launched outside of the United States in Europe in 1997, Animal Planet is a joint venture between Discovery Communications and BBC Worldwide in all international regions except the UK and Italy.

IDC

Established in 1940, the IDC is a national development finance institution. The core business of the IDC is to provide finance to entrepreneurs for the development of competitive industries. 

The Corporation functions as an ordinary business, following normal company policy and procedures in its operations, paying income tax at corporate rates and dividends to its shareholder, while reporting on a fully consolidated basis.  IDC finance is available for projects within South Africa, the SADC region and the rest of Africa. Our role, as your preferred investment partner, is to assist you financially.  Selecting the IDC as your investment partner makes sound business sense. The IDC is the largest centralised, multi-disciplinary project evaluation group in Africa.

NFVF

In South Africa we pride ourselves on our filmmaking services.  We provide financial instruments to both local and foreign filmmakers.  We have also spearheaded negotiations for co-production treaties with Germany, France, Italy and Canada, creating an enabling environment for successful film projects. 

For financial production incentives, qualified and professional co-productions partners and world-class production facilities and services, contact the NFVF. 

SABC

As a Public Broadcaster, along with relevant partners, the SABC endeavours to be a vanguard and a serious role-player in the preservation of all our National Heritage.

All life is connected and as human beings, we therefore have a collective responsibility in protecting our Natural Heritage by exploring all knowledge systems, including the indigenous. The SABC thus carries and accepts the responsibility, through its content, to assist in creating awareness among South Africans of their right to interact with their natural heritage, along with the responsibility in the conservation thereof; lest we deny future generations of their natural inheritance.

Apple

Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing to creative professionals, businesses and consumers through its innovative hardware, software, peripherals, services and other offerings.

Apple is passionate about supporting the creative professionals whether working with video, audio or photography and will continually invest in research and development in order to facilitate innovation and be on the forefront of leading technology. Apple is proud to announce the all-new Final Cut Studio which includes innovations across the board and is specifically designed to help today’s video editor naturally extend their skills from the world of picture editing to graphics animation, audio post, final grading and delivery.  

National Geographic Television

National Geographic Television (NGT) is the documentary TV production arm of the National Geographic Society (NGS), known around the world for its remarkable visuals and compelling stories.  NGS is one of the largest global scientific and educational organizations, supporting field science on every continent.  

In 1963 NGT broke ground by broadcasting on American network television the first moving pictures from the summit of Everest. Since then, NGT has continued to push technology to its limits to bring great stories to television audiences worldwide. With 129 Emmy Awards and nearly 1,000 other industry accolades, NGT programming can be seen globally on the National Geographic Channel, as well as terrestrial and other cable and satellite broadcasters worldwide through international sales by National Geographic Television International, and on U.S. public television stations. The National Geographic Channel is received by more than 290 million households in 27 languages in 164 countries. 

Sony

Only Sony can offer a full HD solution, from acquisition through to production, editing,  broadcasting and TV viewing. As the pioneering force in HD technology, Sony is ready for the High Definition age with a range of state-of-the-art HD products and equipment for both the broadcast industry and consumers. 

  Sony’s revolutionary technology and unrivalled engineering ensure HD products of the highest quality standards.  Whatever you require for the advent of HD broadcasting, look to Sony as the undisputed leader in HD solutions.    

Tigress Productions

Tigress Productions is one of Britain’s largest and best known specialist factual producers. The company makes a range of wildlife, science, and adventure documentaries for most major UK and international broadcasters. Tigress has won numerous prestigious awards and is probably best known for its acclaimed celebrity wildlife series, In the Wild.

Among other things currently in production is a second season for Discovery of the adventure series Everest; a major wildlife strand for National Geographic and Five; Going Ape for Animal Planet; and a new film for the BBC’s Natural World. Established in 1991 it is now part of IMG Media with offices in Bristol, London and New York.

Nu Metro Theatres

Nu Metro Theatres currently operates 25 cinema complexes around South Africa with state-of-the-art multiplexes also based in Africa including Kenya and Nigeria.  The vastly superior Il Grande, Montecasino in Fourways boasts the largest screen in Africa and Europe complete with luxury wide seats for viewing comfort.  

Nu Metro Theatres recently installed the Il Grande cinema with a Hollywood Compliant 2k digital projector ensuring a crystal-clear on-screen visual and superb sound.  Nu Metro Theatres pamper customers with the Cinema Privé luxury lounges and bars which are available at 5 Nu Metro cinemas nationwide.  There are smoking and non-smoking lounges available where our customers may enjoy a pre-movie drink or cappuccino.  From the latest Hollywood blockbusters to niche Film Festivals, from Bollywood to exclusive previews hosted by Barry Ronge, from the wildly successful Girls’ Night Out to Corporate Conferences, Nu Metro cinemas gives customers a destination where we deliver the magic of the movies!     

Lizard Entertainment

Lizard Entertainment is a distribution company, which promotes and markets African product both locally and internationally.  It is the exclusive distributor for the NHU AFRICA (Natural History Unit) and works closely with southern African and African producers in order to assist in maximizing potential for their unique programming content.

SANParks

South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of South Africa.  It offers visitors an unparalleled  diversity of adventure, tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. 

Most of the 22 national parks offer overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats. The national parks are: Groenkloof, Kruger, Table Mountain, Marakele, Golden Gate, Camdeboo, Mountain Zebra, Addo Elephant, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness, Bontebok, Agulhas, West Coast, Karoo, Namaqua, |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld, Augrabies, Kgalagadi, Mapungubwe,Tankwa Karoo and a new national park in the Northern Cape.     

The World Conservation Union (IUCN)

Created in 1948, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) brings together 83 States, 110 government agencies, 818 NGOs, and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. The Union’s mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

The Union is the world's largest environmental knowledge network and has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies. The Union is a multicultural, multilingual organization with 1,000 staff located in 62 countries. Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.

Cape Film Commission

The Cape Film Commission is the official representative of the City of Cape Town and the Province of the Western Cape, for the Economic Development, Marketing and Promotion of the Film Industry, through Growth, Integration and Transformation.

The Cape film Commission seeks to position the Western Cape and Cape Town as a globally competitive film destination, thereby creating sustainable jobs and business opportunities, boosting tourism, and developing core skills. The CFC strives towards these deliverables through international, national and local marketing initiatives; facilitation of investment in the Region’s film industry; the provision of logistical support, guidance and advice to the film industry regarding production in the region; as well as encouraging transformation and providing opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantages communities, to participate in the film industry.

Screen Africa

Screen Africa, now in its 18th year, is an award-winning monthly magazine for the television, film, commercials, video, audio, events and technology industries in Southern Africa.

Screen Africa provides practical, topical and insightful content; news of productions; in-depth coverage of controversial industry issues; inspirational profiles; and informed examination of emerging and converging trends in content, distribution and equipment. Besides its monthly distribution, Screen Africa is distributed at premier local events such as Sithengi – Film & TV Market, Encounters SA International Documentary Festival, Durban Wild Talk Africa and Durban International Film Festival. The magazine is also branded internationally through its distribution at major markets and festivals such as MIPTV and MIPCOM in Cannes; FESPACO in Burkino Faso; Cannes International Film Festival; Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival and IBC in Amsterdam.

AfricaNews

AfricaNews is an online platform that aims to show a better balanced and multifaceted image of the African continent. On africanews.com you will find news, photos, weblogs, video- and cellphone reports on and from Africa.

The website focuses on Business, Microfinance, Society, Culture, Travel, Nature, Music and Sport. Through the reporting by our journalists, photographers and webloggers we want to show that Africa is more than what the existing clichés have been showing.