BOTSWANA FILM COMMISION
Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
ANTICIPATED LAUNCH: JUNE 2024
BOTSWANA FILM COMMISSION
Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
ANTICIPATED LAUNCH: JUNE 2024
About us
The Government of Botswana has heeded the calls by their film industry for the establishment of a film commission, and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development will establish the Botswana Film Commission - a strategic organization with a mandate to promote and develop Botswana as a competitive destination for the creation of film, television and multi-media productions.
The production of film and television is a lucrative, booming business internationally, driven by the global demand for audio-visual content, the rise of streaming services, the growth in youth audiences and the ubiquity of mobile viewing platforms. The value of the global film and video market is expected to reach a value of $318.2 billion by 2025, and $410.6 billion by 2030. The main role of the Botswana Film Commission is to attract a percentage of this global production and investment to Botswana, and then ensure that the economic value of the investment is spread throughout the country and its citizens.
The Botswana Film Commission’s role includes the promotion of Botswana as a destination of excellence for international and domestic film and television productions. They will ensure that Botswana is fully developed as a destination of excellence, and that Botswanan labour and businesses are fully prepared to be hired on any shoots that arise from these activities. Ensuring that film companies can successfully realise their productions and spend the maximum amounts of their budgets in Botswana is part of their mandate, as is assisting Botswanan filmmakers to develop the skills and networks to reach new markets.
Building a flourishing film and television industry is one of the avenues by which this can be achieved, and a strong Film Commission provides a dedicated department and specific mechanisms to promote Botswana as a potential film location and facilitate foreign shoots. In building a flourishing film and television industry, a Film Commission not only creates jobs and stimulates economic activities, but it also creates a range of knock-on benefits of the people of Botswana.
About us
The Government of Botswana has heeded the calls by their film industry for the establishment of a film commission, and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development will establish the Botswana Film
Commission - a strategic organization with a mandate to promote and develop Botswana as a competitive destination for the creation of film, television and multi-media productions.
The production of film and television is a lucrative, booming business internationally, driven by the global demand for audio-visual content, the rise of streaming services, the growth in youth audiences and the ubiquity of mobile viewing platforms. The value of the global film and video market is expected to reach a value of $318.2 billion by
2025, and $410.6 billion by 2030. The main role of the Botswana Film Commission is to attract a percentage of this global production and investment to Botswana, and then ensure that the economic value of the investment is spread throughout the country and its citizens.
The Botswana Film Commission’s role includes the promotion of Botswana as a destination of excellence for international and domestic film and television productions. They will ensure that Botswana is fully developed as a destination of excellence, and that Botswanan labour and businesses are fully prepared to be hired on any shoots that arise from these activities. Ensuring that film companies can successfully realise their productions and spend the maximum amounts of their budgets in Botswana is part of their mandate, as is assisting Botswanan filmmakers to develop the skills and networks to reach new markets.
Building a flourishing film and television industry is one of the avenues by which this can be achieved, and a strong Film Commission provides a dedicated department and specific mechanisms to promote Botswana as a potential film location and facilitate foreign shoots. In building a flourishing film and television industry, a Film Commission not only creates jobs and stimulates economic activities, but it also creates a range of knock-on benefits of the people of
Botswana.
The Botswana Film Commission anticipates launching in June 2024.
FAQs
Can I attend more than one course per year?
No. You can only attend one course a year, however, you may apply for a different course next year.
I have an idea for a show. Can I present it to someone?
You can't present it to someone on this platform, however, all our courses teach the business of television where you would get the skills and strategy to know how to package and pitch your show. In addition to the courses, some of the masterclasses will teach unique aspects of this process so sign up to be notified about when these would take place.
Can I attend any of the courses if I am not a Motswana?
Unfortunately not. These courses are for Botswana citizens only.
Is there an age limit for attending any of the courses?
You must be older than 18, and there is no upper age limit.
How much does it cost to enrol in a course?
The courses are at no cost. Please see eligibility documents for further information.
How do I contact someone regarding the courses?
If you have a question that the content on this site doesn’t answer then you can write to [email protected]
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