The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF),
is pleased to announce that the call for training provider submissions is now
open. The purpose of this funding is to provide accredited film training to:
- Assist
new entrants in launching successful careers through on and off the job
training
- Provide
skills development programmes for professionals already in the film
industry to enhance their career development by delivering targeted
training and development initiatives
- Facilitate
short courses / workshops for professionals
The NFVF is looking for submissions in the following
critical fields. These areas have been identified as scarce skills as documented
in the 2016 “State of Skills in the South African Film
Industry Research” 2016 report.
The following programmes should also be available as online
training initiatives:
- Technical
skills - Camera, Sound, Lighting, Editing, etc
- Television
and Film Directing
- The
Business of Film
- Producing
innovative content for online platforms and adapting to Covid-19
challenges
Eligibility:
- The
curriculum offered must be SETA or Department of Higher Education
accredited.
- The
curriculum must indicate the intended target audience, relevant industry
skills and the delivery method
- Preference
will be given to service providers offering training in underserviced
provinces
- The
trainers must have a proven track record and the ability to deliver on the
proposed programmes.
- 51%
black-owned and managed companies
Compulsory Requirements:
- Applicants
and participants must be South African citizens
- Complete
online application form
- Cover
or motivation letter
- Proof
of registration with the Department of Higher Education or relevant
authority (refer to South African Qualifications Authority guidelines)
- Proof
of the success rate of past training initiatives
- Detailed
budget with a finance plan if the amount exceeds R350 000 CAP amount
(including the list of additional investors and their planned
contributions to the project). An overhead budget should not exceed 10% of
the total budget
- Course
curriculum
- Training
outcomes
- Learner
selection criteria
- List
of trainees' anticipated competencies
- Details
of post programme support
- Assessment
and evaluation criteria
- CVs
of tutors and proof of appointment to teach
Mandatory Documents
- Valid
tax clearance certificate
- Valid
BBBEE certificate
- Certified
ID Copy (Valid for three months)
- Company
registration documents
NB! All certified documents must be valid for three
months from the date of submission.
Submission deadline: 30 June 2020
Applicants need to register and complete the online
application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za
For more information on what the National Film and Video
Foundation funds, please use the following link to view the funding
policy: https://goo.gl/2xsCzc
For any queries regarding applications, please contact:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo Applications Officer
thandekiles@nfvf.co.za or
011 483 0880
Applications will not be considered if:
- The
application form is incomplete or wrong information is provided;
- Supporting
documents are missing or not certified;
- Applications
sent via fax or email will not be considered.
