ABOUT AMAZING SPACES
Amazing Spaces Locations is South Africa’s original film and photoshoot location agency, founded in 2000 by former stills producer Julia Finnis-Bedford.
We were built for the film industry.
We exist to make finding, securing, and shooting locations faster and easier.
Today, we represent over 600 curated film and photoshoot locations across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and key production regions.
It is the largest and most established location library in South Africa.
BUILT FOR PRODUCTION
Our locations are selected with production in mind.
Access, scale, light, logistics, and shoot-readiness come first.
We have an extensive number of locations exclusive to Amazing Spaces.
You will not find them listed anywhere else.
This keeps your work fresh, protected, and distinct on screen.
MEET OUR AMAZING TEAM
JULIA
FINNIS-BEDFORD
JULIAMD
Julia started Amazing Spaces in 2000 after a time of being a freelance stills producer in the film industry and ‘saw the gap’. There was no such thing as a location agency then – and she knew in her gut that this was going to be her thing. Julia is a classic Enneagram 7 – the ‘Enthusiastic Visionary’ – who loves a new challenge or project and pours her all into anything property – be it locations for shoots, properties for sale, or the latest property development or renovation project. She is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in her WHY which is doing what you love, and empowering people. She surrounds herself with a can-do team who believe in the brand.
HAYLEY
AGNEW
HAYLEYGeneral Manager
Hayley (better known as “H”) has been with Amazing Spaces for more than 15 years. Hayley has a work-ethic, speed, and customer focus that is exceptional and quite frankly, our secret sauce. Hayley understands our clients and their briefs, and delivers on her promise. She instinctively knows what locations suit the brief, and is a master at making the clients’ budgets work. Scouts trust her to the degree that if she tells them to go to a location (without even having sent images), they go without question.
RENEÉ
STOPFORTH
RENEÉClient Service, New Locations Expert
With over 17 years of service, Renee has a deep understanding of what locations work in the market, what we still need, and what questions to ask at the tech recce. She looks after all our existing locations, is the ‘face’ of Amazing Spaces visiting our clients on set, and knows all their ‘quirks’. She also signs up and briefs all our new locations.
Renee is extremely good with people, and listening, making the client feel like they are No 1. Her superpower is finding the very best locations, and living the Amazing Spaces brand by being so incredibly passionate about locations and their owners.
BENITA
SLABBERT
BENITASystems and Processes Administrator
Benita is in the perfect seat at Amazing Spaces as she has an incredible attention to detail – always a good person to have in the position of accounts! Affectionately known as “B”, she is highly dependable, and quietly observant. We are very lucky that she is studying her MBA as she brings a helicopter view on the business and systems, making us question old processes – always a good thing in a 23+ year old company! She cares deeply about the outcomes, which is so important to us as she lives the company values daily.
CLAUDIA
MAUDERER
CLAUDIAMarketing Manager
Claudia is a passionate young lady who brings a vibrant energy to our team, with her favourite word being that she is OB-SESSED with all of our amazing spaces! She is an award-winning photographer and a social media whizz-kid, bringing a wonderful new look to our content creation which reflects our brand promise. Claudia is not shy to suggest amazing new possibilities for Amazing Spaces and the brand, which we so needed after 23+ years in business. We love her enthusiasm and energy which has elevated our position in the time she has been here.
ARINA
WESSELS
ARINAFinancial Manager
Arina has been a cornerstone of finance at Amazing Spaces since 2008, known for loyalty, care, and deep commitment to the business. She has protected the company through defining moments, from the 2008 financial crash to COVID, and our growth would not exist without her. Arina works with precision, guarding numbers, systems, and controls with consistency and integrity. Beyond the spreadsheets, she finds freedom underwater. When not balancing the books, she is deep-sea diving worldwide, happiest discovering small wonders, including a seahorse at Charlie’s Point, Madagascar. It suits her calm focus and quiet sense of adventure.
Speed, Clarity, and Serious Support
We work at production pace.
Our team handles fast turnarounds, clear communication, and practical problem-solving.
We support shoots from first recce to final wrap:
Location sourcing and shortlisting
Negotiation and clear pricing
On-the-ground liaison and logistics
Ongoing support during production
Every shoot receives professional attention, regardless of scale.
The Most Advanced Location Platform in South Africa
Our website is built for working crews.
It is fast, intuitive, and constantly updated.
All location images are high-resolution and free to download directly.
No requests. No delays. No friction.
This saves time, speeds up approvals, and keeps productions moving.
Trusted for 25 Years
With 25 years of continuous operation, Amazing Spaces Locations has handled more shoots than any other agency in the country.
We are trusted by:
International film and commercial productions
South African production companies
Advertising agencies and photographers
Clients return because we are reliable, responsive, and experienced.
Why Productions Choose Amazing Spaces
South Africa’s longest-running location agency
The largest and most exclusive location database
Production-ready locations, curated by experts
Free, high-resolution images for immediate use
End-to-end support from people who understand shoots