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CapeNature has issued a public notice announcing an update to its commercial filming fees and permit structure, effective from 1 October 2026. The revision introduces a new 'Major' category for productions with 101 or more crew members and expands the 'High' category to include crews of 31 to 100 people. These changes aim to reflect the actual resource demands of different-sized productions. The permits remain available on an ongoing basis for qualified film and television productions seeking to use CapeNature's protected reserves.

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Commercial filming permit across CapeNature reserves

Filmmakers and production companies can apply for a permit to conduct commercial filming on CapeNature’s reserves, which include fynbos-covered mountains, indigenous forests, rugged coastlines, and Marine Protected Areas. The permit allows access to these protected landscapes for film and television productions.

Who it is for: film and television production companies, commercial filmmakers, international and local productions
How to act on it: Apply for a filming permit through CapeNature's official channels, likely via their website or permit application process.

The document's recorded date is 1 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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From 1 October 2026, CapeNature is updating its commercial filming tariff structure to better align fees with the scale of productions and the demands they place on protected area management.

Read more CapeNature updates fees for commercial filming across its reserves

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