Message From The Mayor
Friends in the Film Industry
The city of Durban has long since recognised the film industry as one of the fastest growing industries in world but more than that, understands the incredible opportunities for growth that the industry can offer our people.
When we talk of growth we refer to economic growth in terms of job creation and skills transfer but equally important is the growth of our cultural landscape and the preservation of our heritage. Each time a project is filmed in Durban, whether it be a feature film, a documentary, a commercial or a television series, you leave behind a legacy of people coming together to tell a story and of empowering our people to tell their stories
Durban is always ready to offer a warm welcome to filmmakers from across the globe and to ensure that your needs are always tended to, the Durban Film Office has been strategically positioned to assist you when navigating our locallandscapes and connecting you to our local industry. It is our wish and mission that your production experience in Durban is one that will keep you returning to our shores year after year.
Filmmaking in Durban has become an exciting new addition to the city’s daily calendar and I encourage you to bring your next production to our city, experience the vibrancy of our people and enjoy the vast arena of filming landscapes we have to offer
We look forward to your arrival!
Sincerely,
Cllr. Obed Mlaba
Mayor of Durban