Film Office & Commission
KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority (KZN Film Commission)
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission, merged with Tourism KZN in 2024 to form the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, develops and promotes the film industry in the KZN province from its Durban base. It offers production funding, location support and industry development programs for shoots in Durban and across KwaZulu-Natal.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 25-35% (currently frozen)
- Credit type
- Cash Rebate (currently frozen)
- Min. spend
- Varies by program
Figures describe the South Africa program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full South Africa incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonThe KZN Film Authority offers a Rebates & Incentives program and multiple funding streams (production funding, Made-for-TV development, bursaries and an SMME incubation program) via its funding portal to support productions filming in KwaZulu-Natal.
Official incentive details