Production Breakdown
We quote per project. The rates below are the guidelines we build every estimate from, published for transparency. South African clients are quoted and invoiced in rand (ZAR). International clients are quoted and invoiced in US dollars (USD).
Pre-Production
Required for brand films and documentaries.
| Service | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Creative development & story concept (flat) | from R3,500 | from 550 |
| Treatment & narrative structuring (flat) | from R4,500 | from 700 |
| Production planning & shot list (per project) | R2,500 | 400 |
| Recce / location scouting (per day) | R6,250 | 1,250 |
| Additional client meetings (per session) | R1,200 | 190 |
Production
Charged per day.
| Service | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Videography, full day (8 hours) | R12,500 | 2,500 |
| Videography, half day (4 hours) | R7,200 | 1,440 |
| Photography, full day (8 hours) | R10,500 | 2,100 |
| Photography, half day (4 hours) | R6,050 | 1,210 |
| Travel day | R6,250 | 1,250 |
| Overtime (after 8 hours, or 4 on a half day) | R2,350 per hour | 470 per hour |
Gear
Charged per shoot day. Full gear list available on request.
| Package | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Run & Gun | from R3,500 | from 550 |
| Brand Film | from R6,000 | from 900 |
| Premium Documentary | from R10,000 | from 1,500 |
| Drone operations | from R3,000 | from 475 |
| Gear insurance (Run & Gun / Brand Film / Documentary) | R450 / R750 / R1,250 | 25 / 45 / 75 |
Travel & Expenses
| Item | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Per diem (per crew member, per day away) | R570 | 65 |
| Own vehicle | R6.50 per km | 0.40 per km |
| Flights, accommodation, permits, location fees | At cost | At cost |
Usage & Licensing
Every project includes a licence to use the final deliverables on the channels agreed in the quote. For full ownership of the footage in perpetuity, add:
| Licence | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual, unlimited usage | R950 per shoot day | 150 per shoot day |
Post-Production
| Service | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Editing, per edit day (includes colour grade and sound design) | R5,000 | 800 |
| Additional revision round (per day) | R2,000 | 320 |
| Additional social cut from the main edit | 30% of the film's edit cost, per cut | |
Two revision rounds are included in every edit.
Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to confirm the booking.
- 50% balance before final delivery.
- Pay by EFT, or by card (local and international) through our secure Paystack payment link.
- Quotes are valid for 14 days.
- Scope changes may result in revised costing.
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