The outbreak of the Covid-19
pandemic has seen South Africa face unprecedented challenges. While the full
impact of the pandemic becomes more and more apparent, the time is now for
documentary filmmakers to respond to these radical changes by playing witness
and allowing audiences the opportunity to experience the world through a
different lens.
The NFVF in partnership with the
SABC and STEPS invite documentary filmmakers to submit proposals for 24-minute
documentary films about Covid-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on South
Africa.
The proposal for the film should
show a creative, character-driven, narrative documentary story.
All story ideas are welcome and
the best story ideas with a clear production plan will be considered.
Language: Any language spoken in
South Africa.
Submission Requirements
List of required documents
- Synopsis (half a page)
- Detailed Outline
- Treatment
- Budget and Proposed production schedule
- CVs of the key creative team (Producer, Director,
DOP, editors) with showreel/portfolio of work
All applicants must submit the
following compulsory documentation:
- BBBEE certificate or Signed BBBEE Affidavit with a
dated stamp (not older than one year)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Clearance
Status Pin Document (not older than one year)
- Recently Certified ID copy (dated certification
stamp not older than six months)
- Company Registration Documents
- Opening date for submissions: 30 September
2020
- Closing date for submissions: 26 October 2020
- Development should begin in December 2020
- Delivery at the end of May 2021
Applicants need to register and
complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
Important notice:
Terms of Arrangement
- The films will be made for broadcast initially on
SABC3 with a duration of 24 minutes.
- Distribution rights will be required, including
online and secondary broadcast rights.
- A budget will be provided for development, production, post-production and delivery of one stand-alone film. The budget should be cost-effective and adhere to industry norms for crew capacity and remuneration.
Safety
Productions will be required to
follow industry protocols for health and safety on set, as per the guidelines
outlined in the SASFED/ IPO Protocol for Film and TV Under Covid-19. Producers
should ask themselves:-
- Should I be filming at all?
This hinges on whether there is
sufficient public interest to justify filming. Risk analysis should consider
risk to the film team and those potentially affected such as protagonists,
vulnerable communities, families of the film team.
- What are the consequences of going ahead?
There is a need to think through
the practical implications. What are the alternatives to physical travel to the
filming location (high risk), remote filming (medium risk), the content
generated by the subject (low risk), or not filming at all (no risk)?
- What is the safest way to organize the shoot?
Team members should be trained
about the importance of taking precautions and how they can protect themselves
and those they come into contact with. This can be done in person or remotely.
Ensure everyone involved is happy to continue filming and check on that daily.
Details of the SASFED/ IPO
Protocols can be found HERE.
Please note that failure to
submit the above-mentioned key and compulsory documentation will render the
application incomplete and therefore disqualified.
No late applications will be
accepted.
Application queries may be
directed to applications@nfvf.co.za
