South Africas beautiful Mother City, Cape Town has become increasingly popular as a film location in recent years. The unmistakable Cape scenery can be seen as backdrops for advertisements, movies and television programs the world over.
It is becoming quite usual for local Capetonians to spot Hollywood stars out and about at the Capes luxury hotels, funky cocktail bars and cafes and even relaxing on the exquisite white beaches of the uber-trendy Atlantic Seaboard. Many feature films have been shot in Cape Town over the past years – most notably Lord of War (starring Nicolas Cage) which was released in late 2005.
On any given day, especially in the summer season (November to February) one can spot numerous sign boards for a range of production companies on location on the roads of the Cape.
Numerous local casting agencies and production houses have sprung up all over Cape Town. One of the big draw-cards for international film crews is the excellent and affordable local talent available for everything from feature length movies to clothing catalogues. Many of Cape Towns men, women and children earn extra income by featuring in big and small productions...