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TimesLIVE reports that the creative industry has been given a stimulus with a new visa scheme that partners production companies with an online Department of Home Affairs system to speed up the issuing of permits.
Minister Leon Schreiber wants to cut turnaround times to 24 hours instead of film companies waiting weeks or even months for an outcome. While SA is already equipped with the infrastructure required for creative productions, visa inefficiencies have prevented it from achieving its full potential as a destination of choice. In one recent case, SA lost a R400m Netflix production to Mexico. The new Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (Stages) intends to position the sector to grow the economy and create jobs. A digital platform will process visa applications for international film and creative production companies who are accredited by the department. Companies with a demonstrated track record of operation in the creative sector have been invited to submit expressions of interest to join Stages. An adjudication team has been established to oversee the applications and permissions to cut through the red tape.
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