Cape Film Commiion calls for DTI AS programme applications

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Cape Film Commission calls for DTI SSAS programme applications --

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:01

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The Cape Film Commission (CFC) has opened applications for filmmakers to attend the Sundance Film Festival, which runs from 22 January to 15 February 2015 in the US, under the Department of Trade and Industry s (DTI) Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS). The scheme provides funding for certain aspects of the excursion and is only applicable to individual participants.

Interested participants need to hand deliver a completed application form along with the required documentation to the CFC by no later than 14h00 on Friday, 1 August 2014.

The funding, if approved, will cover flights to and from festival and if individuals travel within a group, accommodation and airport transfers will also be covered. Upon approval by the DTI, the applicable festival registration and accreditation fees will be determined.

Potential participants should note that only one representative per company will be allowed to apply under the SSAS programme, and all applicants must be able to attend the full festival in order to be considered.

Entrants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the DTI guidelines and will need to provide the following documentation:

Original, signed and completed copy of the DTI SSAS application form

Complete project proposals including budgets, timelines and job opportunities

Project synopsis

Company profile (Companies must be in existence for more than one year and must be South African registered)

Independent filmmakers (sole proprietors) must be in possession of a South African Identity Document

Biography or CV of person representing the company/travelling

Proposed aims, objective and outcomes for attending the festival

Marketing plan

Brochure or show reel (complete with high resolution images)

Customs and Excise Certificate if exporting materials

Original valid tax clearance certificate

Copy of company registration certificate

Last financial year s Audit Financial Statement or three months bank statements on a certified bank letterhead

Confirmation of bank details (original letter from bank verifying the bank details)

Original certified copy of passport (certification not older than three months)

Applicants must be in position of:

Valid passport

Finance to pay for a valid visa

Finance to pay for travel insurance

Finance for Per Diems

Applications must be enclosed in an envelope addressed to Denis Lillie and clearly marked with the company and festival name. Documents must be delivered by hand or courier directly to the CFC offices.

The address is:

Cape Film Commission

A3 Westlake Square

Westlake Drive

Westlake

7945

Contact the DTI or the CFC for an application form.

Visit the CFC website or DTI website for more information.

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