Why these destinations
Two cities, one industry
The purpose of this field trip is to give Grade 12 learners an opportunity to learn about careers in the film, television and media industries. Two locations are being investigated — Cape Town and Durban — because between them they cover production, education and industry development, giving a broader picture of the industry than any single site could.
The destinations below were selected because they provide opportunities to learn about different parts of the creative industry, including film production, acting, television, broadcasting, media education and industry support. They are proposed locations — further communication, permission, availability, transport and cost investigations would be required before the trip could take place.
Hub 01
Cape Town
Scene 01 · Faure, Cape Town
Cape Town Film Studios
Cape Town Film Studios is a major film production facility. It provides an opportunity to investigate the professional environment in which film and television productions are created.
A visit could expose learners to the different people, equipment, facilities and skills involved in producing screen content.
- Understanding film production
- Learning about studio facilities
- Understanding behind-the-scenes careers
- Seeing how professional productions are organised
Scene 02 · Cape Town
AFDA Cape Town
AFDA is a higher-education institution specialising in the creative economy, including film, television, performance and other creative fields. A visit could help learners understand what studying film and performance after Grade 12 could look like.
| Learners could investigate | Possible benefit |
|---|---|
| Film studies | Understand possible career pathways |
| Performance | Explore acting-related opportunities |
| Creative technology | Understand modern production |
| Student productions | See how creative projects are developed |
Scene 03 · University of Cape Town
UCT TV Studio
The UCT TV Studio is a media production facility within the University of Cape Town's Centre for Film and Media Studies. The studio provides an opportunity for learners to investigate television production, video production, studio technology and media education.
- Television production
- Studio technology
- Video production
- Media careers
- Creative storytelling
Hub 02
Durban
Durban is an appropriate second location because it has an established film and television industry and organisations that support the development of the creative sector. Two organisations are being investigated: the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority and the Durban Film Office.
Scene 04 · Point Waterfront, Durban
KZN Tourism and Film Authority
The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority supports the development and promotion of the film and television industry in KwaZulu-Natal. Learners can investigate how the film industry is supported at a provincial level and learn about opportunities available to people interested in entering the industry.
- Learn about the KZN film industry
- Explore film and television career opportunities
- Learn about training and development
- Understand how productions are supported
- Learn about opportunities for emerging filmmakers
Scene 05 · Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban
Durban Film Office
The Durban Film Office is responsible for the promotion and development of the film and television industry in the City of Durban. It provides industry-related support, including information about filming locations, permits, skilled crew and development programmes — helping learners understand the different careers and services involved in the film industry.
- Learn how filming takes place in Durban
- Learn about different film careers
- Explore Durban filming locations
- Learn about film permits
- Understand local industry development
Side by side
Destination comparison
| Destination | City | Main focus | Educational value | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Film Studios | Cape Town | Film production | High | Potential main destination |
| AFDA Cape Town | Cape Town | Film and performance education | High | Possible visit |
| UCT TV Studio | Cape Town | Television and media | High | Possible visit |
| KZNTAFA | Durban | KZN film & television industry | High | Possible visit |
| Durban Film Office | Durban | Durban film industry | High | Possible visit |
Call sheet — why both cities
The two hubs complement each other. Cape Town offers direct exposure to studio-scale production and formal creative education, while Durban's organisations show how the industry is supported and promoted at a provincial and city level. Visiting both would give learners a broader understanding of how the industry operates and what opportunities may be available after Grade 12.
Important planning considerations
These are proposed destinations, not confirmed bookings.
- Availability must be confirmed with each organisation.
- Permission would need to be obtained from the school.
- Transport costs must be calculated for both cities.
- Entrance, programme or tour fees must be investigated.
- Parental consent would be required.
- The trip must fit into the school timetable.