NV Films is a film infrastructure and production group operating from a single secured estate outside Cape Town — the studios and the estate on one side, the full production service on the other, under one point of contact.
Two operating businesses and one sister company. The distinction matters when you are scoping a shoot: one supplies the place, the other supplies the people and the process.
The physical infrastructure — five sound stages, construction workshops, production offices and a 4,000-hectare backlot estate, all inside one security perimeter.
Explore the studios →The production service — production management, line production, location scouting and permitting, crew and vendor coordination, logistics and basecamps. On the estate, or anywhere in South Africa.
View production services →The group's content and entertainment company, developing and producing original African stories for international audiences.
About AfriNova →Scale
Africa's biggest film studio: five sound stages and a 4,000-hectare backlot estate, forty kilometres from Cape Town International Airport.
NV Film Studios Africa is a purpose-built studio complex in Somerset West, Cape Town, combining sought-after outdoor locations with multiple stages on one property. Centralised units service several diverse shooting locations at once, which is what removes the moving costs a multi-location shoot normally carries.
Studio operators, line producers and estate management — the team an international production deals with directly, from first scout to final wrap.
Founder and CEO
As the Group CEO of NV Holdings, I have the privilege of leading our amazing teams in driving our diverse commercial interests forward. My role is all about fostering growth, innovation, and excellence across our portfolio. I’m passionate about building a culture where quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we strive to exceed expectations, set new industry standards, and make a positive impact in every market we serve. I’m proud to be part of such a dynamic and dedicated team, working together to achieve great things.
COO
A versatile entrepreneur with a passion for building businesses and solving problems. My independent and pragmatic approach to work allows me to effectively navigate complex situations, while my education, and broad experience across various industries gives me a unique perspective on challenges and opportunities.
CFO
A Chartered Accountant and entrepreneur with experience across finance, operations, investment and strategy. Craig brings a commercially minded and pragmatic approach to business, combining financial discipline with a strong focus on growth, performance and execution. He works closely with the Group’s leadership teams to evaluate opportunities, solve complex problems and build sustainable long-term value.
General Manager
Sarah manages the heart of NV Film Studios' nerve centre, co-ordinating film life at the studios. She has deep experience across South Africa's film environments and liaises daily with clients from Cape Town, the rest of South Africa and international markets, making sure productions get the full suite of NV's services from first contact through to wrap.
Financial Manager
Terona Kannigan is an experienced financial management professional with a strong background in the film, television and events industries. With a deep understanding of the unique financial demands of productions and events, Terona works closely with production stakeholders and the DTIC to ensure projects are managed efficiently from concept through to completion. With strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of the creative industries, Terona ensures projects are financially well managed, efficient and accountable from start to finish.
Contact
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