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De Waterkant Film Permits
An Inspiring Backdrop
De Waterkant, one of Cape Town’s most iconic precincts, offers an exceptional setting for film, video, and photo shoots. With its distinctive blend of historical charm and contemporary urban flair, this vibrant neighborhood serves as an inspiring backdrop for creative projects. Alongside Cape Town’s beautifully diverse locations, long daylight hours, and excellent infrastructure, securing a Cape Town film permit ensures you can harness all these advantages while collaborating with internationally acclaimed talent, crew, and technicians.
When planning a shoot in De Waterkant, you want to minimize red tape so you can concentrate on the creative process. The City of Cape Town streamlines access to the necessary film permits, making it hassle-free to transform this exceptional precinct into your production’s stage.
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For any film-related activity in De Waterkant and across Cape Town, a film permit is required for:
Commercials
Feature films
Documentaries
Micro-shoots
Music videos
Short films
Stills photography
Student projects
TV films and productions
TV pilots or series
A film permit is not necessary when filming:
A wedding ceremony
A private celebration
Current affairs or news for immediate release
Why Location Filming Permits are Important
Filming in a bustling precinct like De Waterkant can impact public spaces—affecting traffic flow and access to community areas. By using a filming permit system, the City Council protects both the environment and local communities while supporting the creative needs of the film industry.
To find out more contact us at
shoots@dwca.co.za
How to Get a Cape Town Filming Permit
The City of Cape Town Film Permit Office (CTFPO) manages permits for shoots in De Waterkant and the surrounding areas, and can advise when additional permissions are needed.
The City’s online application system is straightforward and efficient:
Visit the online film permit system.
Register as a user on the system.
Complete each step of the booking process, providing detailed information about your shoot.
Submit your application. The City will log and process the booking and contact you along with any other relevant parties.
Permit Confirmation. Once your booking is confirmed, the CTFPO will establish permit conditions and help coordinate all filming approvals.
Receive Your Permit. Permits are sent via email.
To apply for a permit using the City’s online film permit system, click here or contact:
film.permit@capetown.gov.za
+27 (0)21 417 4025
Film Permit Office Operating Hours:
07:30–16:00 Monday to Friday
08:00–12:00 on Saturdays (September to April)
De Waterkant, and Cape Town as a whole, is a film-friendly destination. The city proudly recognizes the film industry’s valuable contribution to the regional economy and welcomes creatives ready to bring their vision to life in one of Africa’s most captivating filming locations.
Film Cape Town
Film Cape Town is a joint initiative between the City of Cape Town and the Cape Town film industry. It’s a focused project, designed to make the most of the City’s amazing film locations, diverse talent pool and world class infrastructure to create a thriving and sustainable industry that’s the crown jewel of the continent.
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