South Africa, Jan. 30 -- The coalition says the sector is facing a "severe and escalating crisis" because of mismanagement of the DTIC Film and Television Production Incentive, a rebate programme managed by the department to support the local film and television industry.

The coalition says delays and backlogs in processing and paying incentives has caused a crisis in the industry."It's affecting our jobs, our livelihoods, the education of our children, our food on our table," said Jordy Sank, a director and producer with ten years experience.

Sank said that as an emerging filmmaker he feels as if the rug has been pulled out from under him.

He said the decline in film production also affects related industries such as hospitality, cate...