Closing date for submissions – May 23, 2021, at midnight
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has announced that the call for Production and Development cycle 1 funding applications for the 2021/2022 financial year is now open for the following funding categories:
-Development
-Production
-Post-Production
-Archive
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.
Closing date for submissions – May 23, 2021, at Midnight
Applicants need to register and complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/xaLogin/NFVF/reglogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.asx
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
-Only recently certified documents will be
accepted. (WITH A DATED STAMP NOT OLDER THAN 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF APPLICATION)
-Only valid documents will be allowed
(DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT EXPIRED)
-Applications which do not meet compliance
will be disqualified
-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 one to two theatrical feature films, television
fiction, documentaries, two to three 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.
For any queries regarding applications contact Thandekile Hlatshwayo, Applications Officer, on 011 483 0880 or email thandekiles@nfvf.co.za
Or
Manti Sekwakwa, Applications Officer, on email: mantis@nfvf.co.za