Re-advertisement:
The vision of the KwaZulu-Natal
Film Commission (KZNFC) is to position KwaZulu-Natal as a globally competitive,
diverse and sustainable industry and choice film destination. The Film Fund is
designed to stimulate the economy in the film and TV Industry, and supporting
industries. With the KZN industry being a distant third to Gauteng and Western
Cape in terms of market size, it is important to grow the industry from within
while attracting lucrative productions from outside the province.
In response to the
national pandemic in the country and the national lockdown from the 26 March
2020, the film industry like many other industries in the country and around
the world has been severely affected. In
response the KZNFC has secured a relief fund to stimulate production activity in
the province.
The KwaZulu-Natal Film
Commission is announcing a call for proposals for a slate of 3 short films and
3 short documentaries with the theme of Covid 19. The projects are to
specifically refer to and be a documenting of the Covid 19 pandemic.
The KZNFC would like to
invite eligible production companies to submit proposals for the Covid
relief slate funding which will be awarded to two companies, one that will
manage the fiction shorts and the other will manage the documentary
shorts. The projects will be administered
and must be completed over a period of 5 months.
COVID 19
RELIEF FUND OBJECTIVES
- To stimulate local production activity in the
province which was impacted on as a result of Covid 19 over the next 6
months.
- The employment of local crew on the six
projects.
- To provide opportunities for local companies
which service the film industry.
- To generate and produce content that captures
the impact of Covid 19 on the province and the country.
- To set the standard for the safe production of
projects under Covid 19, through observing the film protocols.
- To provide relief to the production industry
in the province.
- The distribution of the content on a wide
range of platforms.
BUDGET
The total budget for the development
and production of the short film slate is capped at R1, 800 000 and
must be disbursed over 5 months. Each short film will be expected to have a
budget of R600 000 (which includes the cost of development and
production). No further funding will need to be sourced.
The budget for the development
and production of short documentary film slate is capped at R1, 800 000
and must be disbursed over 5 months. Each short documentary film will be
expected to have a budget of R600 000 (which includes the cost of
development and production). No further funding will need to be sourced.
All projects must have
completed productions, be packaged and delivered to the KZN film commission by 15
March 2021.
ELIGIBILITY
- KZN Resident or Originally from KZN
- Preference will be given to 51% black-owned
and managed companies.
- Preference will be given to female-owned
companies.
- Tier 2
Production - who have developed and produced 1-2 feature-length theoretical
films, or a television fiction
and/or non-fiction, or + 5 short films, or 2/ 3 documentary films .
- Production company should demonstrate an
understanding of packaging and marketing of completed productions.
- A production company that has a clear training
and development strategy.
- Producer or production company that has an
established relationship with local distributors and/or international
sales agents.
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
The following
criteria will be utilised to shortlist companies who will be invited to pitch
their projects:
- Quality of the concept proposals.
- Capacity and capability of the company to
deliver within the timeframes – previous production referrals will be
required to be submitted.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
- The consistency of realistic budgets and a
detailed project plan (Concise plan for 5 months- from development through
to production)
- Distribution and marketing plan.
- The unique selling point in respect of
sustainability and contribution to transformation in the industry. A
minimum of 80% of the crew must be employed from KZN and 80% KZN service providers must be used on
the productions. Multiple teams will need to be employed to increase job
opportunities and ensure that the projects are completed within the five
months.
- Experience of the creative team.
- A strong writing team for the short films.
- Training and development strategy
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
SHORT FILMS
Proposal to include three
concepts on the theme of Covid 19, that can be developed by a strong team
to production level within the set time of 5 months.
Two 2-page concept documents
outlining: (For the 2 other concepts)
- Synopsis and treatment
- Logline
- Genre
- Target market
- CV’s with career profiles
of the key creative team: Producer, Director, Writer, DOP and
Line Producer
- Directors Treatment
- Chain of title documentation including a
script and music to name a few.
- Summary budget with a finance and cash flow
plan (5 months)
- Development and production schedule (5 months)
- Marketing and distribution strategy for the 3
short films.
- Production Company’s experience and previous
productions involved in.
KEY
REQUIREMENTS: DOCUMENTARIES
Proposals to include three
concepts documenting the Covid 19 pandemic. The 2-page concept documents must
outline:
- Synopsis
- Genre
- Target market
- CV’s with career profiles
of the key creative team: Producer, Director, Writer, DOP and
Line Producer
- Director’s Treatment
- Chain of title documentation including a
script and music to name a few.
- Summary budget with a finance and cash flow
plan (5 months)
- Development and production schedule (5 months)
- Marketing and distribution strategy
- Production Company’s experience and previous
productions involved in.
COMPULSORY
REQUIREMENTS:
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- BBBEE Certificate
- Certified ID copy (valid for 3 months)
- Company registration documents
All projects are to be
shot 100% in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. All projects to employ 80% local
crew. 80% KZN service providers to be utilised.
Closing date:
23 October 2020.
All application queries
and application must be directed to KZNfilmfund@kznfilm.co.za with the subject heading
: Covid-19 Relief Fund: Documentaries/Short Films.
No applications or
additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date. Please note
that this is a re-advertisement and those that have already applied need not
resubmit their application as it will be considered.
