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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call for Film Festivals and Markets Attendance is now open for festivals or markets taking place from 11 April to 31 May 2022.

The grant aims to provide financial support for South African filmmakers and industry practitioners to attend local and international film festivals and markets. The purpose is to ensure that they may promote their films and television products, share their expertise and promote the South African film industry.

Application Criteria:

Attendance of a film workshop

Screening of a project

Participation in the festival or market competition

Nomination for an award

Invitation to participate on a panel discussion

Pitching of a film at the festival or market

Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category, and it is important for

applicants 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: 8 March 2022

Closing date for submissions: 21 March 2022

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:

Tier yourself accordingly

Carefully read the definitions of the subcategories 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. (NOT OLDER THAN 6

MONTHS, WITH A DATED STAMP)

Only valid documents will be allowed (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 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.

Documentation Required:

Detailed profile of the festival or market

A one-to-two-page motivation letter highlighting a link to the NFVF's objectives and the

benefits of attending the festival.

An invitation letter from the festival or market Compulsory if applying for 1)

screening 2) pitching 3) in competition or 4) or panel participation

An itinerary with confirmed meetings Compulsory if pitching a film project

Festival or market workshops programme Compulsory if applying for film workshop

attendance

A synopsis of the project Compulsory if taking a film project

A poster of the project Compulsory if taking a film project

FPB distributors certificate

An updated CV of the applicant

A certified copy of an applicant's South African Identity Document (dated within six

months at the date of application)

A bank account confirmation letter (dated within 3 months at the date of application)

A certified copy of the company's registration document if applying through a production

company (dated within six months at the date of application)

The BBBEE Certificate or the BBBEE Affidavit, signed by a Commissioner of Oaths if

applying through a production company

The company's tax clearance certificate or tax compliance pin document from SARS if

applying through a production company

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

For any queries regarding applications please contact Applications Officer:

Thandekile Hlatshwayo

Email: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za.

Telephone: 011 483 0880

Or

Manti Sekwakwa

Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za

Telephone: 011 483 0880

LINK:	https://www.nfvf.co.za/call-for-nfvf-funding-applications-to-attend-fi...
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