The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, established in terms of the NFVF Act, 73 of 1997, invites nominations of suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve on its Advisory Panel for Production & Development.
The NFVF is mandated to promote and ensure the equitable growth and development of the South African film, television, and audio-visual industry.
Advisory Panel members fulfil a statutory role in advising the NFVF Council and Management on the adjudication of grant funding applications and on matters relating to film, television, electronic media, animation, documentary, training, and related sectors.
Appointed members will serve for a maximum term of two (2) years. A cooling-off period of two (2) years will apply before an individual becomes eligible for reappointment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisory Panel Members will:
Evaluate and make recommendations on funding applications for Production and Development projects.
Assess the creative merit, financial viability, and overall feasibility of proposed projects.
Provide informed and independent advice to the NFVF Council and Management.
Uphold principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in funding deliberations.
Declare and appropriately manage any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding applications and panel deliberations.
Participate in scheduled meetings and complete evaluations within prescribed timeframes.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nominees must demonstrate substantial expertise and a proven track record in the film, television, audio-visual, and/or electronic media sectors.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
A Film/Television qualification with a minimum of five (5) years' professional experience in a producing, directing, commissioning, development, or equivalent leadership role; OR
A minimum of ten (10) years' demonstrable professional experience in film, television, documentary, animation, or series production in a senior or leadership capacity.
Leadership roles may include, but are not limited to: Producer, Executive Producer, Line Producer, Showrunner, Head of Development, Commissioning Editor, Distributor, Sales Agent, or equivalent.
Nominees must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of development and/or production processes, and the ability to evaluate project feasibility within a public funding context.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Nominees should demonstrate:
Strong understanding of story development, narrative structure, and audience positioning.
Ability to assess production budgets and financing plans for realism and sustainability.
Familiarity with industry funding frameworks, broadcaster or streaming commissioning processes, and production workflows.
High ethical standards and a commitment to sound governance practices.
Sensitivity to transformation, diversity, and equitable industry development.
NOMINATION AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Nominations must include:
A letter of nomination clearly outlining the nominee's expertise and suitability.
A signed letter from the nominee indicating willingness to serve for the full two-year term.
A current Curriculum Vitae, including relevant project experience and roles performed.
A Structured Motivation Statement (maximum two (2) pages) responding to the questions below:
Explain why you are the most suitable candidate to serve on the panel and indicate whether your skills are best suited to evaluate fiction, animation, or non-fiction content.
Describe your approach to evaluating both the creative and financial viability of a project.
What risks should a public fund consider before allocating production funding?
Contact details of at least two (2) professional references.
Certified copy of ID (certified within the last 6 months).
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Applications must be submitted via email to:
applications@nfvf.co.za
Opening Date: 6 February 2026
Closing Date: 4 March 2026 at 17h00
Late applications will not be considered and no exceptions will be made.
Africa Stories
06/02/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
04/02/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites final-year animation students to participate in an exclusive creative showcase at the Annecy International...
02/02/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), is calling for applications from experienced Sou...
29/01/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in collaboration with a distribut...
28/01/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in partnership with the Oudtshoorn Municipality, invites aspiring and emerging filmmakers to apply for the Sediba...
20/01/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
07/01/2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in collaboration with a distributor, is commissioning new micro-budget fiction feature films and invites eligible...
31/10/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 October 2025
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Segomotso Keorapetse, an award- winning South African television d...
29/10/2025
It's not the wonders of the world that make a place; it's the people. As...
07/10/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
02/10/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce the opening...
30/09/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 September 2025: The National Film and Video Found...
26/09/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation, an agency of the Department of Sport, Ar...
26/09/2025
https://www.nfvf.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fully-Inclusive-nfvf-invitatio...
29/08/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
27/08/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
25/08/2025
Theme: One Story. One Industry. One Future. - Celebrating South Africa's Screen Legacy, Together
Johannesburg - The National Film and Video Foundation (N...
04/08/2025
S o Paulo Film and Audiovisual Company (Spcine) and the National Film and Video ...
15/07/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
28/06/2025
Johannesburg, 27 June 2025 - As the nation commemorates Youth Month
2025, the N...
24/06/2025
Panels of the National Film and Video Foundation in Accordance with the NFVF Act...
13/06/2025
Johannesburg, 12 June 2025 - The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an a...
11/06/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa - 10 June 2025 - The National Film and Video Foundati...
10/06/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa - 10 June 2025 - The National Film and Video Foundati...
06/06/2025
S o Paulo Film and Audiovisual Company (Spcine) and the National Film and Video ...
05/06/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 4 June 2025 - The National Film and Video Foundatio...
29/05/2025
Rest in Power, a True Legend of Our Screens
Johannesburg, South Africa 27 May...
29/05/2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 28 May 2025 - The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Vincent Blennies, has resigned from...
22/05/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
13/05/2025
The NFVF, an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that was create...
10/05/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
09/05/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sp...
09/04/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the ca...
08/04/2025
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Vincent Blennies as Chief Exec...
04/04/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites final-year animation students to submit character designs inspired by lead characters from any South Afric...
14/03/2025
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the ca...
01/03/2025
Antis pticos Orales: Revisi n De La Literatura Y Perspectiva Actual Influenza son contradictorios, dadas las elevadas tasas de curaci n espont nea. De ser neces...
28/02/2025
The Future of Green Energy: Challenges and Prospects Green energy, also known as renewable energy, has emerged as a critical solution to global energy challenge...
27/02/2025
Beginner Coding in Python: Building the Simplest AI Chat Companion Possible
AI-powered Personal VoiceBot for Language Learning by Gamze Zorlubas
You can ear...
24/12/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is calling for applications from South African film and television filmmakers to be part of the NFVF's delegat...
06/12/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the cl...
30/11/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the ca...
16/11/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation, an agency of the Department of Sport, Ar...
16/11/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites emerging female producers ...
16/11/2024
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites current masters students t...
30/10/2024
Johannesburg, 26 October 2024 - The 18th Annual South African Film and Televisio...
30/10/2024
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DOCUMENTARY
!Aitsa
Practitioner: Simon Kohler
Production House: MED CINE
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING DOCUMENTARY
Rise: The Si...
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, established in terms of the NFVF Act, 73 of 1997, invites nominations of suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve on its Advisory Panel for Production & Development.
