Wild at heart. controlled on set.
Union pictures
Union Pictures provides professionally trained animals for feature films, television series, commercials, editorial campaigns, and digital productions across South Africa and internationally.
40+
Years of Experience
150+
Productions Worked On
20+
Production Companies Worked With
Career Highlights
Over Three Decades of Animal Training for Screen
Union Pictures is one of South Africa’s leading animal training companies for film, television, advertising, and editorial productions. From large-scale international productions to commercial campaigns and digital content, we provide trained animals and experienced on-set handling tailored specifically for production environments.
The Crown
Cheetah | Ostriches | Baboons | Hawk
Investec Bank
Zebra
Mr Beast vs Cheetah
Cheetah
Movie production
Union Pictures provides trained animals for feature films and cinematic productions, working closely with local and international crews to deliver controlled, production-ready animal performance on set.
Movie production
Union Pictures provides trained animals for feature films and cinematic productions, working closely with local and international crews to deliver controlled, production-ready animal performance on set.
Television series
From international streaming productions to episodic television, Union Pictures supplies professionally trained animals and experienced on-set handling for television productions of all sizes.
Other services we offer
In addition to film and television work, Union Pictures also works across commercial campaigns, private productions, and digital content requiring professionally trained animals and experienced handling.
Advertising & Editorial
We provide trained animals for commercial campaigns, branded productions, editorial shoots, and stills photography for both local and international brands.
Private Productions
Union Pictures works with private production teams, independent filmmakers, and specialised creative projects requiring trained animals for unique visual productions.
Social Media
We work with digital creators, online productions, and social media campaigns requiring professionally trained animals for filmed content and branded collaborations.
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