About Us
Introducing NV Film Studios Africa (NVFSA) – a groundbreaking studio redefining film production. Located at the scenic Lourensford Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town South Africa, NVFSA offers unparalleled facilities for filmmakers and enthusiasts alike.
Spread across a 4000-hectare private property, NVFSA boasts sought-after outdoor filming locations, fostering limitless creativity. The addition of five cutting-edge sound stages enhances the studio's acoustics, creating immersive storytelling experiences.
NVFSA is more than just a location; it's an ecosystem revolutionizing the industry by providing a single-site solution, streamlining production processes.
Conveniently situated near Cape Town International Airport, NVFSA welcomes global filmmakers, offering access to Cape Town's vibrant culture. Committed to supporting filmmakers, NVFSA provides comprehensive services, including accommodations and top-notch catering.
By leveraging Hollywood Studio relationships, NVFSA enhances the local film industry and meets the international demand for exceptional storytelling.
Welcome to a world of boundless possibilities at New Vision Film Studios, where every aspect of filmmaking excites and elevates cinema's landscape.
Filming in Cape Town
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Western Cape of South Africa. This region offers a perfect blend of facilities and expertise for world-class film productions at a lower cost than other locations. The commitment to environmental sustainability attracts filmmakers who share a vision of responsible production, showcasing our planet's beauty and empowering local talents. This thriving ecosystem draws foreign investment, and tourism, and creates vital job opportunities for the community. Welcome to a realm where sound becomes an instrument of change, propelling South Africa into the global spotlight of film production. Embrace the allure of this remarkable destination, where world-class productions flourish, and the magic of the silver screen transforms lives.
Studio News
PREVIOUSLY HOSTED PRODUCTIONS - Filmed at Lourensford
Raised By Wolves
Date: 2021
Director: Ridley Scott
Raised By Wolves is a science fiction drama series that was filmed at the picturesque Lourensford Estate in the Western Cape, Cape Town. Produced by Ridley Scott, the show explores a post-apocalyptic world where androids, Mother and Father, are tasked with raising human children on a distant planet. The lush landscapes and otherworldly ambience of Lourensford Estate provided the perfect backdrop for the alien landscapes of the new planet. With its rolling hills, dense forests, and serene vineyards, the estate added an element of otherworldly beauty to the series, enhancing the viewer's immersion into the unique and captivating world of Raised By Wolves.
WARRIOR
Date: 2019
Director: JUSTIN LIN
Set during the Tong Wars in late 1870s San Francisco, the series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China in search of his sister, only to be sold to one of the most powerful tongs in Chinatown.
BLACK SAILS
Date: 2014
Director: Michelle Dougherty and Karin Fong
Black Sails is an American historical adventure television series set on New Providence Island and written to be a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island.