Places Of Film – Part 2
Location. Location. Location. If you’re in the film biz, you will know that saying oh too well. You’ll also know the importance of having the right location for the right board, which is why SA is a winner in the top destination department when it comes to servicing international film productions. We’ve made Camps Bay look like Malibu, the busy streets of Johannesburg look like rush hour in LA and we’ve even turned the amazing backdrop of game farms into the beating heart of Africa.
Deserts, forests, wine farms, beaches, houses, cityscapes and game lodges. This month, we are celebrating our locations of film, showcasing a few of our top production friendly locations for your next film, doccie, tvc or stills shoot. We are counting down the days until international flights re-open and we can reunite with our friends from across the globe, but until then, we are keeping things local and remote – with great locations to boot!
Idiom Wines:
Location: Da Capo Vineyards, Off Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West, 7130
Why we love it: Idiom Wines is one of the most spectacular locations in the Cape with panoramic views of vineyards and the Helderberg basin mountains and the full profile of the Cape Peninsula from Table Mountain to Cape Point. The 150 hectare property set amongst the majestic mountains and sweeping vineyards with views of the sea, is the perfect place to hold a shoot in the Cape winelands.
Home to some amazing sculptures by SA artist, Anton Smit, Idiom also boasts a gourmet Restaurant on site as well as a number of award winning wines. While South Africans have to wait a little bit longer to savour those delicious tones of red and white, the Restaurant is open for lunch between 10am and 4pm with increased health and safety measures, as well as an eat@home menu available every week!
For film shoot and stills bookings, contact palmera@idiom.co.za .
Website: Idiom Wines
Aquila Private Game Reserve:
Location: Aquila Private Game Reserve, Cape Town, South Africa
Why we love it: Aquila Private Game Reserve is no stranger to the film industry and offers a quick, luxurious taste of the Big 5 right here in Cape Town – the perfect post shoot treat for your clients! Over the last 21 years, Aquila has been host to many celebrities, royalty and famous personalities from around the world, offering them exclusivity and privacy.
Aquila has built a solid reputation for hosting film and production service teams, providing the perfect setting for boards requiring an authentic African look. The property is ideal for stills, TV commercials and reality TV shows such as MasterChef UK, The Apprentice: UK and Love Island to name a few.
Safety Protocols: Aquila has adjusted to the new normal by increasing safety protocols around pre-arrival, transfers, screenings, check in and check out services. With leisure travel easing up, a little game drive sounds like just the ticket for some much needed rest and relaxation.
See more about Aquila’s offering on www.aquilasafari.com
Website: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Askari Game Lodge:
Location: Askari Game Lodge, Gauteng, South Africa
Why we love it: We are so privileged to have Africa right in our backyard! Askari Game Lodge is an ideal film location only 1 hour away from Joburg. With 7000 hectares, Big 5, dams, forests and plains – the game lodge is a dream for any production team! Historically known as the place where The Battle of Nooitgedacht took place, Askari has access to the Magaliesberg Mountain range.
For film inquires contact our friend Karen on karen@askarilodge.co.za
Website: Askari Game Lodge
Please support our locations wherever you can. That includes our awesome hotels and restaurants, all of whom are adapting to the new normal! The final part of our trilogy comes in September and guarantees to be a mouth watering edition.
For more information about our support initiative, follow #PlacesOfFilm on Facebook and Instagram. For more info about shooting in South African, contact info@mrfilmsa.com