The National Film and
Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and
Culture is officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and
Sciences to make submissions on behalf of the South African Film industry. The
NFVF is also responsible for assembling the Selection Committee, whose main
task is to judge all the entries submitted; and select the one feature film
that will represent South Africa at the Oscars.
The NFVF is extending a call to
all South African film practitioners to submit nominations of key industry
specialists in the film sector to be the official South African Academy
Selection Committee for 2020. Nominees must have a minimum of 10 years’
experience and a specialised skills set competency in behind and front of
camera work in the film industry to form part of the 93rd Annual
Academy Awards (Oscars) jury. The jury will seek a balance with
respect to age, gender, experience, ethnicity, and industry skill. Jurors will
be accountable to choose one film as the country’s official submission for the
International Feature Film Award.
It is envisaged that the judging
process will take between 3 and 5 days; informed by the number of entries
received. All processes will strictly adhere to COVID-19 compliance
regulations.
Submissions to be sent to staceyl@nfvf.co.za by the 3rd of
August 2020.
