Filming requirements in Gauteng during world cup

Johannesburg

The only areas directly affected will be the official World Cup restriction and exclusion zones and certain locations and facilities (including transport facilities such as the Rea Vaya, Gautrain, Park and Ride facilities etc.).

Producers wishing to film during the World Cup period in non-restriction or exclusion zones can approach the GFC for assistance in submitting applications for filming permits and the standard procedures and rates will apply. The GFC recommends producers and production companies avoid locations in close proximity to stadiums, fan parks, Public Viewing Areas (PVA), official hotels, training facilities and major transport arterials in favour of those that are not impacted by the World Cup.

In the case of micro shoots, it is recommended that you contact the GFC who will notify the relevant permitting authority.

Restriction and Exclusion Zones

The following areas are restriction and exclusion zones:

• Ellis Park Stadium, Doornfontein
• Soccer City stadium and International Broadcasting Centre, NASREC
• Innisfree Park (FIFA Fan Park), Sandton
• Elka Stadium (FIFA Fan Park), Soweto
• Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown
• Park Station, Johannesburg CBD
• Gautrain Station/ FIFA Accommodation venues, Sandton Central
• No. 3 Square (Football for Hope), Alexandra
• Orlando Stadium, Soweto

On non-match days, filming permits for restriction and exclusion zones may be applied for through the relevant South African Police Service (SAPS) station. On match days, though special approvals will need to be secured through the LOC and the City of Johannesburg. Filming of actual matches requires FIFA accreditation.

SAPS contacts

City Improvement Districts

In terms of all City Improvement Districts (CIDs) in Johannesburg, special arrangements have been reached that micro shoots (crew sizes of 10 and less crewmembers) do not require any permits as long as the shoot does not involve road closures or the parking of trucks etc. This is with the exception of restriction zones in Newtown and Sandton, which may require special approvals. Where crew sizes exceed 10 people, or road closures are needed, you would need to secure prior permission and the standard tariffs will apply.

City Improvement Districts in Johannesburg are:

• Sandton Central
• Rosebank Management District
• Illovo Boulevard Management District
• Central Improvement District (inner city)
• South Western Improvement District (inner city)
• Retail Improvement District (inner city)
• Braamfontein
• Randburg
• Wynberg
• Benrose
• Civic Legislature
• Sloane Precinct (Bryanston)
• Newtown
• Constitutional Court (Braamfontein)
• Main Street Mall, and
• Gandhi Square.

For film shoots in any of the above locations, contact the GFC for assistance.

Tshwane

Road closures and access restrictions in the area around Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Loftus) will be very much the same for the World Cup as those put in place during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009. There will be a lockdown of the area immediately around Loftus from a few weeks before the game and a larger area on match days only. Access to these areas will be restricted. During this time, there will only be access restrictions on the roads immediately surrounding Loftus, i.e. Kirkness Street and parts of Jorissen Street, Lynnwood Road, Ayton Street and Bond Street.

The City is currently finalising a list of other restriction zones, which will be communicated to the industry.

Ekurhuleni and OR Tambo International Airport

In the case of the City of Ekurhuleni, filming arrangements will be as usual. However, certain restrictions may apply in and around the OR Tambo International Airport, the Ekurhuleni Welcome Village, official hotels and training facilities as well as all major routes to and from the airport.

The Airports Company South Africa, in conjunction with the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department and SAPS, has scheduled road closures at the airport. As of Monday 10 May 2010, the lower roadway, which is normally used for pick- ups (Arrivals), will be closed to the public. Motorists who wish to drop off passengers will be directed to the upper roadway (Departures), those who are there to pick up arriving passengers are advised to make use of the parking bays. The airport has a 15-minute free parking grace period in all parking areas, which gives enough time to collect passengers and drive off.

May closures

• Mondays 06h00 - 09h00
• Wednesdays 10h00 -14h00
• Fridays 14h00- 20h00
• Sundays 17h00- 20h00

This exercise will ultimately result in complete road closures in some areas for members of the public from June 1st until the end of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Filming in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (including Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng), requires that filming applications be forwarded to the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), but only when a live broadcast is envisaged. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site advisory personnel in this regard are Reshma Lakha-Singh who can be contacted at +27 (0) 11 355 1402 or az.vog.gnetuag@hgnis-ahkal.amhser; and Hein Pienaar who can be contacted at +27 (0) 11 355 1596 or az.vog.gnetuag@raaneip.nieh respectively.

Dinokeng

For filming in Dinokeng, contact Lakha-Singh.

FIFA matches

The filming of World Cup matches requires prior accreditation and approval from FIFA. For more information, please visit www.fifa.com.

World Cup ICASA Media Rights

The GFC has been advised that live satellite transmissions require prior approval from ICASA. Note that fees apply. For assistance please visit www.icasa.org.za.

CPA advocates 'common sense'

The Commercial Producers Association (CPA) has advocated a 'common sense approach' for commercial producers wanting to film during the World Cup. This means an acknowledgement that locations that are in close proximity to stadiums, fan parks and major transport arterials should be avoided in favour of those that are not impacted by the World Cup. These include private residential and corporate properties, suburbs, townships, rural and remote areas and city locations that are not in close proximity to World Cup venues and activities.

From an insurance perspective, the industry's leading insurers have confirmed that all the insurance usually taken out by agencies and production companies in the production process will be available for the duration of the World Cup. They too advocate that all parties use common sense when deciding on locations to ensure that filming does not affect World Cup activities and vice-versa.

Says Bobby Amm, CEO of the CPA, "the CPA is satisfied that the World Cup will not hinder the production of commercials and we encourage any agency or client who has concerns to discuss these with the production company concerned or with the CPA. We sincerely hope that there will not be a drop off in production because agencies and clients have been misinformed. It's business as usual albeit under rather unusual circumstances."

For more information visit www.gautengfilm.org.za or contact Seitiso Mogoshane, Locations Officer
GFC, Tel: +27 (0) 11 833 0409, Cell: +27 (0) 83 608 4324 or E-mail: az.gro.mlifgnetuag@mosities.