The Filming Consent Form is a critical legal document used in South Africa to obtain and document explicit permission for filming individuals and using the resulting footage. This document is essential for compliance with South African legislation, particularly the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Copyright Act, and constitutional privacy rights. The form should be used whenever filming involves identifiable individuals, whether for commercial, educational, or promotional purposes. It typically includes detailed information about the filming project, usage rights, personal information protection, and specific terms regarding how the footage will be used. Special variations of the form exist for filming minors, requiring parental consent, or for situations involving sensitive locations or content. The document serves as a legal record of consent and helps protect both the filmmakers and the subjects by clearly outlining rights, permissions, and restrictions.

1. Parties: Identification of the filmmaker/production company and the person being filmed (the subject)

2. Background: Brief description of the filming project and its purpose

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the document including 'Footage', 'Project', 'Content', and 'Usage Rights'

4. Consent Declaration: Clear statement of consent for filming and recording of the subject

5. Rights Granted: Detailed description of the rights being granted regarding the use, editing, and distribution of the footage

6. Usage Terms: Specification of how, where, and for how long the footage may be used

7. Personal Information Protection: POPIA compliance statement and how personal information will be processed and protected

8. Warranties: Confirmation that the subject has the right to grant consent and understands the terms

9. Signatures: Space for dated signatures of all parties