Invitation for people with disabilities to submit proposals for short films under the theme: Not What Society Expects

24/09/2024

Every little girl out there who has felt different because they are not what society expects them to be will realise, they are so wildly capable, just like I am. - Mia Le Roux.

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) would like to invite people living with disabilities to submit proposals for short fiction or documentary films for the anthology Not What Society Expects and the unique interpretations of the theme.

The call seeks to award funding to four stand-alone short fiction and documentary concepts to the value of up to R250 000,00 (Two Hundred Thousand Rand Only) each for the production in keeping with the theme of Not What Society Expects . The final film to be produced by each successful applicant will be a duration of 5 -10 minutes.

Background:

People with disabilities currently account for +/- 7% of the population aged 5 years and older in South Africa. People with disabilities continue to lack access to adequate health and basic education and are at risk of economic isolation with limited prospects of securing employment. The sector is also particularly vulnerable to the compounded effects of discrimination and abuse.

South Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day. The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for all of us to remove these barriers and to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through concrete action

Terms of Reference:

The proposals should be by people with disabilities.

Proposals must have a clear central idea, captivating and compelling story.

The films produced out of this initiative will have to meet the NFVF's requirements for content that informs, educates, entertains, and offers unique, diverse perspectives.

Selection Criteria for Projects Proposal

Applications can be submitted in written form or can be partially submitted in video format. Submissions need to include:

1-2-page motivation OR 3 minutes max for video explaining the motivation (This should also reflect your lived experience with a disability)

1-page story concept OR 3 minutes max video explaining the concept

Visual treatment. This should give a detailed explanation of what the film is going to look like, including tone, pace and characters, (1.2 pages or 5 minutes video)

CVs of key creative team and links to previous work.

Final Film to be produced will be a duration of 5-10 minutes.

Eligibility

In order for a production company to be considered for this opportunity, the applicant must meet the following requirement:

Applicant must be either a South African citizen or be a permanent resident of South Africa.

Who does not qualify?

Previous recipients of NFVF slate funding including animation slate, documentary slates, youth and female filmmaker project are NOT eligible for this fund.

Individuals and/or Production Companies that have 4 (four) active NFVF funded projects across the value chain i.e. development, production, post-production, marketing and distribution, training, and festival funding support.

Production companies that have current projects active in production funded by the NFVF.

Compulsory Requirements

All applicants must submit the following compulsory documentation:

Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Clearance Status Pin Document (not older than one year) * (if available). If successful, beneficiary will have to obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate before contracting can commence.

Recently Certified ID copy (dated certification stamp not older than six months)

Authentic doctor's letter proving one's disability.

Company registration document / Proof of company registration.

Failure to submit the above-mentioned compulsory documentations will render the application incomplete and therefore disqualified.

Applicants need to register and complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/

The Opening Date of the call is 19 September and the Closing Date for applications is 25th October 2024 at 17h00. Any queries may be directed to Katlego Moseamedi Katlegom@nfvf.co.za or Tsietsi Themane Tsietsit@nfvf.co.za

For any queries regarding technical issues with submissions please contact NFVF's applications team: Thandekile Hlatshwayo thandekileh@nfvf.co.za or Manti Sekwakwa, mantis@nfvf.co.za, or call: 011 484 0880

Please note that failure to submit the above-mentioned key and compulsory documentation will render the application incomplete and therefore disqualified. No late applications will be accepted.

About the NFVF:

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, was mandated to ensure the equitable growth of the South African film and video industry. The NFVF does this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produces industry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.

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