• Information about film projects, incentives and events co-ordinated by the CAPE FILM COMMISSION passed on to members.

• Access for paid up members to the DFA library, in Melville Johannesburg.
• Library contain Documentary Films, Magazines, Guides and other valuable material.
• Includes access to the END Financing Guide 2009 for Documentaries. This book is the Bible of financers, Funds, Distributors and VoD channels for all of Europe!
• Members are welcome to leave copies of their work for reference in the libraries.

• Certain valuable material may not leave the DFA offices, but may be viewed / referenced at the offices.
• Offices currently exist in Melville, Johannesburg and soon also in Cape Town.

• DFA offers a membership fee bursary for those who can not afford the annual DFA membership Subs.
• Once accepted, members subs are sponsored by another member, and as such members are full members of the DFA for that year.

• Applications for the member bursary must be done on the online form at: www.docfilmsa.com, and will be approved if the applicant is deemed worthy and funds are available, by the DFA board.

• Free entry to this annual competition, which offers great prises and started in 2009.
• All entries automatically get a free 1 year DFA membership.
• All paid up DFA Members are invited to the screening/ awards presentation / VIP drinks annually.

• See competition conditions published annually.
• Paid members are automatically invited to awards evening at Encounters Film Festival.

• DFA members qualify for preferential rates at Edit Cafe Post Production upon presentation of their proof of current membership.  Contact Marzel to negotiate a rate based on your budget.

• DFA member must present proof of paid-up, current membership status upon first negotiation.

• 7 days for the price of 4 for all Film and Digital gear as well as grips gear.

Additional automatic DFA Member Discounts:

• Digital Camera and Digital Equipment – 30% (Excluding Hi-end HD cameras i.e. Red and D21)]
• Film Gear and Grips – 40% (Excluding all the Brand New Film Cameras)
• 16mm Gear – 50%
• Specialised gear – 0-10% (this is depended on the type of gear and Media Film Service will deal with this on a Job to Job basis.)
  
• Hire in Gear 0-10% (this is dependant on the gear that is requested)

• DFA member must present proof of paid-up, current membership status upon booking

• 7 days for the price of 4
• Plus 35% discount on all kit

• DFA member must present proof of paid-up, current membership status upon booking,
• Cc DFA treasurer (C9) on communication to book who will confirm membership.

• DFA is an active member of the South African Screen Federation and has several DFA members on the SASFED board. This benefits many members because of SASFED's industry wide lobby actions on policy and broadcaster related issues. Documentary filmmakers are well represented within SASFED.

• DFA members are represented by DFA board members in SASFED. Direct issues may be raised via DFA and brought to SASFED's attention. SASFED acts as Federation on all issues of common interest within the industry.

• All paid up members of the DFA are automatically added to Screen Africa's e-mail database for industry updates and receive ScreenAfrica's magazine at random periods thought the year (ie: not every issue).
• Optionally should members wish to receive every issue, they can subscribe with Screen Africa at a 50% discount!

• DFA Member list is given to ScreenAfrica two months after the annual membership renewal date. They receive the list on condition that they do not re-sell your information, or make it available for marketing.
• Please ensure your payment is made within 2 months of the annual cycle date to receive this benefit.

• Spescom is a major distributor and importer of tape stock (Maxell, Sony etc) . Spescom Media is the only company that can supply all videotape formats, CD,DVD ,Storage media, any media required for the television industry.They supply the television industry in Southern Africa and will offer you their cheaper cost as a DFA member, no matter where you are in South Africa.
• Additional discounts based on volume orders negotiable.
• DFA Members automatically get FREE DELIVERY no matter where in South Africa you are, and no matter how small your order!
• Same day delivery JHB & PTA if order in before 10am.
• Durban & CT delivery 2-3 days.

• DFA member must present proof of paid-up current membership on opening an account with Spescom to get benefits.

• All paid up members of the DFA are automatically invited by e-mail to specific documentaries screenings at no charge during the festivals run. A "password" will be given to collect tickets at the cinema.

• DFA Members will receive an e-mail for select screenings at the festival in various regions annually. The e-mail will contain a "password" to collect tickets at the cinema.

• DFA is an active member of theTelevision Industry Emergency Coalition and has DFA members on the TVIEC Executive. This benefits many members because of TVIEC's broadcaster lobby actions. Documentary filmmakers are well represented within TVIEC and the DFA is a substantial funder of the TVIEC. To date DFA has paid R5 000 of its members' funds towards the TVIEC campaign, since we know members value the work done by TVIEC.

• DFA members are represented by DFA board members in TVIEC. Direct issues may be raised via DFA and brought to TVIEC's attention.
• DFA has contributed to TVIEC financially, using its member based funds.

• 10% automatic discount on all rental kit,
• Further negotiable based on size and duration of rental.

• DFA member must present proof of paid-up, current membership status upon booking
• Screen credit as equipment supplier on any production that makes use of the offer.