The National Film and Video
Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for cycle 2 funding
applications for the 2020/21 financial year is now open for the following
funding categories:
Tiers 1 & 2: Documentary Development
(feature films and short films)
Tier 3: Documentary Development - short
films
Tiers 1 & 2: Production: Animation,
Archive Funding, Feature Film - Documentary, Feature Film – Fiction,
Micro-Budget/Made-for-TV Movie, Short Film – Documentary, Short Film –
Fiction, Web Series, 2 – 3 Part TV Length Documentary, TV Pilot, Short
film - Animation
Tier 3: Production: Micro-Budget/Made-for-TV
Movie, Short Film – Documentary, Short Film – Fiction, Web Series, Short
film - Animation
Tiers 1 & 2: Post-Production: Feature
Film – Documentary, Feature Film – Fiction 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.
Opening date for
submissions: 29 July 2020
Closing date for
submissions: 23 August 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The
NFVF will not open for the following funding categories for this cycle:
Fiction Development (animation,
feature films, short films, and TV formats).
Applicants need to register and
complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
The updated 2020/21 funding
caps are below:
DEVELOPMENT
|
|
CAP
|
TIER
|
|
Feature Film (Documentary)
|
R 180 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
Short Film (Documentary)
|
R 100 000
|
1, 2 and 3
|
PRODUCTION
|
|
CAP
|
TIER
|
|
Feature Film (Fiction)
|
R 1 800 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
Feature Film (Documentary)
|
R 700 000
|
1
|
|
R 500 000
|
2
|
|
|
R 1 000 000
|
1 and 2 (Co-productions only)
|
|
|
Made for TV
Movies/Microbudget Films
|
R 300 000
|
1, 2 and 3
|
|
Short Film (Fiction)
|
R 250 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
R 200 000
|
3
|
|
|
Short Film (Documentary)
|
R 200 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
R 150 000
|
3
|
|
|
TV Format (Pilot)
|
R 250 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
2 – 3 Part TV Length
Documentary
|
R 200 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
Feature Film (Animation)
|
R 1 800 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
Short Film (Animation)
|
R 550 000
|
1 and 2
|
|
R 350 000
|
3
|
|
|
Web-Series
|
R 200 000
|
1, 2 and 3
|
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
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
Or
Manti Sekwakwa
Applications Coordinator
Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za
Telephone: 011 484 0880
