The National Film and Video
Foundation (NFVF), would like to commend the industry for the good quality of
applications received in the past fiscal and invite applicants to submit for
Festival Hosting and Marketing and Distribution.
The National Film and Video
Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for cycle 2 funding applications
is now open for the following funding categories:
- Marketing and Distribution
- Festival Hosting (for festivals taking place in
July - November 2020)
Opening date for
submissions: 26 March 2020
Closing date for
submissions: 17 April 2020
Individuals, companies and
organisations may submit funding applications to the NFVF for any of the above
funding categories. Specific conditions are applicable for each funding
category, and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions
before submitting an application.
Applicants need to register and
complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
Please take note of the following
disclaimers:
- Tier yourself accordingly
- Carefully read the definitions of the sub
categories before selecting
- It is advisable that the main applicant applies
instead of using a 3rd party to apply on their behalf
- Please note that during the national lockdown it
is not mandatory for the supporting documents such as: BBBEE, ID,
Company Registration Documents, Tax Clearance Certificate etc. to
be no older than 3 months. However, you have a 2-week window
after the lockdown is lifted to update all paperwork.
Tier breakdown:
Tier 1: Experienced
filmmakers who have a proven track record for developing and producing 3-5
theatrically released feature films.
Tier 2: Filmmakers
with limited experience but who have developed and produced 1-2 theatrical
feature films, television fiction, documentaries, 2-3 short films and/or
commercials seeking to venture into feature film development and production.
Tier 3: New entrants
into the industry, particularly recent film school graduates from historically
disadvantaged backgrounds. This intervention is geared towards first time
filmmakers having a “calling card” in the film industry. This tier is only
eligible for short film funding.
Please note that no late
applications will be accepted.
For any queries regarding
applications please contact:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo
Applications Officer
Email: thandekiles@nfvf.co.za
Telephone: 011 484 0880
