Compliments of the season to all our friends from around the world. 2022 has started off with great news as South Africa officially passes its fourth wave peak (as announced by NICD on 31 December 2021) and travel restrictions continue to ease on major territories such as Germany, France, USA, Canada, the UK and most…
COVID Protocol Update: Levelling Down In Time For Season
COVID Protocol Update: On the 13th of September 2021, South Africa officially moved down to adjusted alert Level 2. With over 15 million vaccinations administered to date and the number of daily cases across all provinces decreasing, we seem to have seen the worst of the third wave that swept our nation earlier this year….
Special Words from the Women at MR Film this Women’s Day
Happy National Women’s Day! “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou. In 1956, a group of South African women led by Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Theresa Williams de Bruyn marched to the Union Buildings…
Production Friendly Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town is more than just a film production-friendly hotel. It’s an experience of world-class customer service offering a variety of amenities, fine dining facilities, and a sophisticated yet welcoming elegance from the second you walk through the door. The film production and hospitality industry has been working side by side for decades to…
Our Top 3 Film Production Locations in Johannesburg
Film Production in South Africa is a vibrant affair. We’ve got sickening talent, skilled crew and above all location, location, location – no, it never gets old. South Africa remains one of the top service production destinations in the world. It offers a diverse range of production locations fit for any feature, documentary or TVC. …
7 Reasons to film in Johannesburg, South Africa
While Cape Town winds down for a promising rainy season, the spotlight shines bright on Johannesburg. Gauteng may be South Africa’s smallest province but the notorious City of Gold is a thriving metropolis of culture, talent, diverse film locations and all year round filming. Johannesburg may lack the Mother City’s popular beach locations but makes…
The benefits of Remote Shooting in South Africa
It has been a different kind of season for the South African production services industry but we managed to pull through thanks to the support of our International clients and world class Remote Shooting facilities. Despite the second COVID-19 peak in January, we managed to service 7 production teams from around the world including France,…
South Africa: Safe and Sound – COVID-19 Update
South Africa has successfully ridden out the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. As of the 15th of March, our recoveries stand at 1 455 325, representing a recovery rate of 95% – one of the highest in the world. New cases are decreasing daily amongst major provinces such as Gauteng and the Western Cape,…
Black History Month: Why it gotta be Black
February has everyone notoriously seeing red, with heart shapes, cherubs and chocolates literally shoved in our faces thanks to Hallmark Day. If you’re keeping an eye on our social media, you’ll notice that we’ve been seeing Black, in honour of a far greater celebration. Welcome to Black History Month. Yes. We know. Black History Month…
Interview with Scottnes L. Smith
He Scott This – An interview with Film Director Scottnes L. Smith His name is Scottnes L. Smith (the L will remain a mystery); a local treasure born in Johannesburg. He is first and foremost, an artist, inspired by narratives derived from cultures around the world, including his own backyard. As a seasoned nomad, Scottnes…