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Cradle Film Studios Moves Forward as Backers Tout Plans for ‘Most Advanced, High-Tech Studio’ in Africa (EXCLUSIVE)
Developers of the new studio complex being built outside Johannesburg, South Africa, are looking to break ground in Jan. 2026.
With the completion of a feasibility study on land earmarked for the 30-acre site outside Johannesburg, Phiri said plans are in motion to break ground in January 2026 for what he describes as “the most advanced high-tech film studio complex in Africa.” Phiri also announced plans to establish Africa’s first AI-integrated crew training academy, designed to build what he describes as “a future-ready, locally anchored workforce” for global production. The project is being spearheaded by Nico Dekker, whose Cape Town Film Studios has played host to Hollywood productions including “Mad Max: Fury Road” and Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” series.
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