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Great locations

Gauteng: a world-class film location

With its world-class industry infrastructure, recognised expertise and wide range of locations, South Africa's powerhouse province of Gauteng is a filming destination of choice.

  • 1.Semi-soet
  • 2. Paradise Stop
  • 3. How to Steal 2 Million
  • 4. State Of Violence
  • 5. Bang Bang Club
  • 6. Endgame
  • 7. District 9
  • 8. Invictus
  • 9. White Wedding
  • 10.Night drive
no1SEMI-SOET
Directed by Anel Alexandernight-drive

Workaholic Jaci will go to any lengths to protect the boutique advertising agency she works for from being bought and dismantled by a ruthless businessman known as ‘The Jackal’.
no2PARADISE STOP
Directed by Jann Turnerparadise-stop

A clean cop on a backwater beat discovers that the man behind a series of freeway heists is also his only friend in town, the owner of the Paradise Truck Stop.
no3HOW TO STEAL 2 MILLION
Directed by Charlie Vundlahow-to-steal-two-million

There's no such thing as one last job. Jack, a career criminal, has come out of jail to find his best friend married to his ex-fiancée.
no4STATE OF VIOLENCE
Directed by Khalo Matabaneposter_state-of-violence

A fascinating insight into a Johannesburg divided by wealth and class, exploring issues of memory, denial, forgiveness and revenge.
no5THE BANG BANG CLUB
Directed by Steven Silverposter_the-bang-bang-club

A major production based on the true-life experiences of four combat photographers capturing the final days of apartheid in South Africa.
no6ENDGAME
Directed by Pete Travisposter_endgame

Based on the covert discussions between Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaans academic Willie Esterhuyse, discussions that helped bring down apartheid.
no7DISTRICT 9
Directed by Neil Blomkampposter_district-9

The sci-fi blockbuster that took the world by storm. Aliens forced to live in slum-like conditions in Johannesburg find a kindred spirit in a government agent.
no8INVICTUS
Directed by Clint Eastwoodinvictus

Clint Eastwood's Oscar-nominated movie about Nelson Mandela, the end of apartheid and the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

no9WHITE WEDDING
Directed by JannTurnerposter_white-wedding

A groom and his best man's road trip across South Africa to get to his wedding goes horribly wrong. An appealing, feel-good movie about love and friendship.
no1NIGHT DRIVE
Directed by Justin Headnight-drive

Can you survive the dark? A gripping slasher horror movie set in the African bush ... It's not the wildllife you have to fear.
Upcoming events

9 to 19 February 2012

9 to 20 February 2012

26 February 2012

BerlinaleBerlinale International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
Pan-African-FestPan African Film
& Arts Festival

Los Angeles, California

Academy Awards84th Academy Awards (Oscars)
Hollywood, California

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