Entries Closed for the Emerging Black Filmmakers Transformation Fund (EBFTF)Pilot Film Proposals

Entries Closed for the Emerging Black Filmmakers Transformation Fund (EBFTF)Pilot Film proposals

29 September 2014: The 19th of September marked the closing date for the Emerging Black Filmmakers Transformation Fund (EBFTF), an initiative created by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).The EBFTF will provide financial, marketing and other related support to emerging black filmmakers and is designed for filmmakers who have released fewer than five feature films.

The first phase of EBFTF includes identification of a pilot film to launch the process. The aim of the pilot is to refine the process from selection through to contracting and releasing of the film. A total of 85 applications were received for the EBFTF and acknowledgement letters have been sent to all applicants. The next step in the process is to evaluate those applications to identify which have complied with the criteria for entry. A short list will be created of successful applications who will be announced and invited to the next stage which is pitching their concepts. The date and venue for pitching will be announcedonce the successful applications have been identified.

Released on Behalf of the National Film and Video Foundation

CONTACT DETAILS FOR MEDIA QUERIES

Contact Person

Naomi Mokhele

Manager: Communications

Tel: +27 11 483 0880

naomim@nfvf.co.za

www.nfvf.co.za

Twitter: @IamNaomiM

@FilmFound

OR

Sean Bracegirdle

Communications Coordinator

Tel: +27 11 483 0880

seanb@nfvf.co.za

www.nfvf.co.za

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is governed by the National Film and Video Foundation Act 73 of 1997 as amended by Cultural Laws Amendment Act 36 of 2001. The mandate of the NFVF, in terms of section 3 of the Act, is:

To promote and develop the film and video industry;

To provide and encourage the provision of opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantaged communities to get involved in the film and video industry;

To encourage the development and distribution of local film and video products;

To support the nurturing and development of access to the film and video industry;

To address historical imbalances in the infrastructure and distribution of skills and resources in the film and video industry.

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