Media and Motion Pictures

Our focus

The Media and Motion Pictures SBU is headed by Basil Ford and finances projects in the following sectors: Media and motion pictures finance

Motion Pictures
Broadcasting
Printing
Post-production
Publishing
Advertising
Music

Who should apply for finance

Within media

Minimum IDC participation of R1 million for start-ups and existing businesses
Each project will be considered on its own merit and must show sustainable commercial viability
Rates are charged according to the project’s risk-return profile
Some form of security is required

Within motion pictures

Minimum IDC participation of R1 million (debt finance, quasi-equity and/or equity finance)
Each project to be considered on its own merit and show sustainable commercial viability
Projects to deliver products for commercial exploitation in South Africa and the rest of the world
The IDC’s participation of up to 49% of a project subject to the potential risk-return profile
Project to secure a significant theatrical release and/or high profile television airing with a distributor or broadcaster acceptable to the IDC
The IDC’s cash flow to be subject to the confirmation of all third-party funding and the draw-down schedule
The IDC requires raising and commitment fees
The IDC requires a back-end profit share commensurate with financial participation
Recoupment on a pro rata pari passu basis with other investors
The IDC will expect to share in the rights (copyrights and ancillary rights) proportional to its investments
All credits (front and end) to be negotiated in good faith between the parties
The IDC’s representatives to be entitled to attend all stages of production
The IDC’s investment to be expensed only in Africa.

How to apply for finance

Click here for more information on the application process and funding criteria.

Who to contact

For more information on the Media and Motion Pictures Strategic Business Unit, please click here to contact us or call us on 086 069 3888 or + 27 11 269 3605. Alternatively, email our call centre at callcentre@idc.co.za