South Africa is moving to repair its reputation as a film destination of choice with a new digital visa platform designed to drastically reduce approval times for international productions.
The Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme , known as STAGES , was announced this week by the Department of Home Affairs , marking what officials describe as a significant shift away from the slow, paper-heavy system that has frustrated filmmakers for years.
The announcement follows months of industry pressure and the high-profile loss of a major Netflix project, as per The South African .