The National Film and Video
Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for Virtual Festivals
and Markets Attendance is now open for festivals taking place in June 2020.
These festivals include the Cannes International Film Festival and Annecy/MIFA.
Individuals may submit funding
applications to the NFVF for any of the above funding categories. Specific
conditions are applicable for each funding category, and applicants need to
take careful note of these conditions before applying.
Opening date for submissions:
Submission Date: 19 May 2020
Closing date for submissions:
Submission Date: 26 May 2020
Applicants need to register and
complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
Important notice
Please take note of the following
disclaimers:
- The festival attendance grant will only cover
festival registration, data and other relevant items.
- 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
- Only certified documents will be accepted. (NOT
OLDER THAN 6 MONTHS, WITH A DATED STAMP)
- Only valid documents will be allowed (NOT EXPIRED)
- Applications which do not meet compliance will
be disqualified
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
Source: https://www.nfvf.co.za/home/index.php?ipkMenuID=&ipkArticleID=703
