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DIVERSE DRAKENSTEIN The Drakenstein Municipality, situated in the Western Cape, is an up and coming film-friendly region with a variety of locations for producers to take advantage of.
Paarl Amphitheatre
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ocated within the Cape Winelands, Drakenstein Municipality is a little known film destination with much to offer the discerning producer. It has continued to grow its capabilities and offerings in the hopes of becoming a significant player in the international market. The region includes Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Saron and Simondium, and locations include towering mountains, rolling valleys and rows upon rows of vineyards – not to mention a lovely mixture of architectural styles.
Drakenstein offers a variety of architectural looks.
reserve, and the renowned Paarl Rock. In fact, these locations are some of the most popular in the region. Hidden gems include Bains kloof Mountain Pass, Du Toits kloof Mountain Pass, Drakenstein
Correctional Centre, and Paarl’s unmissable Main Street.
FILMS SHOT IN DRAKENSTEIN
In addition to its variety of locations, Drakenstein’s
public infrastructure stateof-the-art facilities and eminent municipal support come together to create an attractive, productionfriendly destination. During 2018/19, 10 film permits were granted for productions in the region, four of which were commercials or fashion shoots, and six of which were productions. In the past, large-scale productions like
TOP 5 LOCATIONS • Afrikaanse Taalmonument • Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve • Paarl and Wellington Town Halls • Paarl Amphitheatre • Paarl Rock
LOCATIONS OF NOTE
In addition to mountains, vineyards, valleys and lush green vistas, Drakenstein is home to the iconic Afrikaanse Taalmonument, the Paarl Mountain and its nature Drakenstein offers great infrastructure set against scenic backdrops.
