THE NUMBERS THAT SHAPED OUR SEASON

The shoots. The spaces. The shift in what producers wanted.
This season, we booked and supported an extraordinary range of properties – while responding to bigger crews, more recce activity, new industry pressures and changing briefs. Here’s a look at the spaces, the numbers and the behind-the-scenes support that shaped it all.

342 productions booked
Big and small. Editorial and commercial. Stills and film.

602 total shoot days
That’s the number of days our locations were actively in use – sometimes single-day shoots, often multi-day productions with crews in and out from dawn to wrap.

68.3% Stills | 31.7% Film
A stills-led season, with micro projects making up over two-thirds of shoot days.

532 international | 65 local
Demand came from everywhere. Overseas crews returned, and local teams brought their most specific briefs yet.

TOP-PERFORMING LOCATIONS

The spaces that stood out – booked repeatedly, requested by name.

French-inspired and full of charm – soft texture, arches and garden views that keep delivering.

Grand, classical and beautifully open – a blank canvas with scale, symmetry and creative freedom.

Architectural and atmospheric – bold lines, rich texture and a moody modern edge.

Warm, earthy and highly versatile – a modern family home that feels both polished and lived-in.

Striking and cinematic – dramatic arches, bold character and a world of its own.

Rich in detail and beautifully composed – large, historic and endlessly shootable.

WHAT CREWS WANTED MOST

Again and again, productions gravitated toward the heart of the home: gardens, living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. The strongest briefs called for spaces with personality, softness and an authentic lived-in feel.

TRENDS BY CATEGORY

The categories productions requested most and the looks that worked hardest.

NEW INDUSTRY NORMS

Crew sizes are climbing, and the new normal on set is noticeably bigger than it used to be – especially as social teams, extra recce rounds and permit requirements become part of the process.

Film shoots now often land around 100 people on set.

Micro shoots are no longer tiny – 35 people has become the new normal crew size.

Job Types

Top Suburbs by Shoot Days

HOW WE’RE STILL MAKING SHOOTS MORE AFFORDABLE

We know the industry’s under pressure to keep costs down — without cutting quality.
At Amazing Spaces, we’re doing our part.

Value Spotlight: Explore more than 100 curated locations with full-day film rates of R30,000 or less; high-value, well-managed, and shoot-ready.
More value, less drama: Over 50% of our locations are exclusive to Amazing Spaces, supported by expert liaisons and seamless service on every shoot.

That’s the Amazing Spaces Difference — proactive about affordability.

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WHAT ELSE IS NEW

We added 57 new locations to the portfolio this season, forever broadening our offering with more exclusive spaces and a strong number already shoot-proven.

That’s a Wrap – But We’re Just Getting Started

This season was about more than bookings. It reflected a changing industry: bigger crews, more complexity, new protections for homes and a greater need for hands-on support. This season gave us real momentum – and a clearer picture of where we’re headed next.

To our homeowners and clients, thank you for trusting us with your spaces, your schedules and your stories. We’re proud to keep showing up – on recce days, on shoot days and in all the in-between moments that matter.

Dare To Live Different.

2025/2026 Season Recap