The NFVF Call for Funding Applications to attend Markets and Festivals taking place from June 2021
23/05/2021
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call for Festivals and Markets Attendance is now open for festivals taking place from June to September 2021.
The grant is to provide financial support for South African filmmakers/practitioners to attend local and international film festivals, forums to promote their film and television products, share their expertise with peers; and promote the South African film industry.
Some of the International festivals taking place during this period include (but not limited to):
Annecy International Animation Festival, France - June 14-19
Edinburgh International Film Festival, UK - June 23-July 4
Munich International Film Festival, Germany June 24-July 3
Brussels International Film Festival, Belgium - June 24-July 4
Cannes Film Festival, France July 6-17
Indy Shorts International Film Festival, US July 20-25, a hybrid event
Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada - August 5-20
Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia - August 5-22
Venice International Film Festival, Italy - September 1-11
Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category, and applicants need to take careful note of these conditions before applying.
Project support is limited to:
two (2) international and two (2) Local Festival or Market per financial year per Applicant; and
one (1) representative per project per Festival or Market.
Individual support is limited to:
one (1) International and one (1) Local Festival or Market per financial year.
Opening date for submissions: Friday, 21 May 2021
Closing date for submissions: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
Applicants need to register and complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
Important notice
Please take note of the following disclaimers:
Applicants must tier themselves accordingly (please consult the NFVF Tier system on our website).
Carefully read the definitions of the subcategories before selecting the one applicable to you.
Main applicants are advised to apply directly as opposed to a 3rd party to apply on their behalf as this may create disputes as the process advances.
Only recently certified documents will be accepted. (NOT OLDER THAN 6 MONTHS, WITH A DATED STAMP OF A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS).
Only valid documents will be allowed (NOT EXPIRED)
Applications that 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 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: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za.
Telephone: 011 483 0880
Or
Manti Sekwakwa
Applications Officer
Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za
Telephone: 011 483 0880
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