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The government will continue to improve its incentive scheme for South Africa's film and television industry, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told members of the industry on Thursday, noting that film and TV production are significant contributors to the country's economy.

The government will continue to improve its incentive scheme for South Africa's film and television industry, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told members of the industry on Thursday, noting that film and TV production are significant contributors to the country's economy.

South African comedian David Kau clinched a deal with US company Archstone Distribution the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday for his upcoming movie Sekwankwetla, about a South African township superhero who can fly - but no more than 10 centimetres high.

South Africa has gained international recognition as a movie shooting locale of choice; now, incentives lowering production and post-production costs for local and international moviemakers are boosting the industry's profits.

South African feel-good movie Felix has added to its long list of accolades by winning three more awards at international film festivals in March and April, bringing to 13 the number of awards the film has scooped so far.

South African feel-good movie Felix has added to its long list of accolades by winning three more awards at international film festivals in March and April, bringing to 13 the number of awards the film has scooped so far.

Four Corners, a story of gangsterism, chess and redemption - and South Africa's submission to the 2014 Academy Awards - releases locally on Friday 28 March. Watch the trailer here.

Johannesburg post-production company Refinery has been praised for "first rate" work on SAF3, a new TV series from Baywatch creator Gregory J Bonann that is currently screening in the United States. It is the first major international TV series to be post-produced entirely in South Africa.

Several international films have already been shot in South Africa, but there is potential for so much more. A group of Hollywood producers is in the country to hear what it has to offer, and learn more about the locations, professional talent and services available, as well as the government incentives for the industry.

A film about the turbulent life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, opens in South African cinemas in March. Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson stars in the title role.