08 July 2026, Johannesburg - The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), tasked with administering the Sixth Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP6) for the audio-visual sector, is pleased to provide an update on the progress of PESP6.
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that, following the significant progress made since 3 June 2026 through the effective utilisation of available resources and continued fruitful engagement with industry stakeholders and the NFVF Council, the publication of the PESP6 Stream 1, 2 and 3 funding outcomes has been brought forward to 15 August 2026, from the previously communicated timeline of September 2026. To date, the preliminary application processes have been successfully completed, and the adjudication process for Streams 1, 2 and 3 has concluded. The Due Diligence process for these streams is commencing on Monday, 13 July 2026. The adjudication process for the Blockbuster projects is also underway, with pitch sessions for compliant projects scheduled to take place from 3 to 7 August 2026. The funding outcomes for the Blockbuster category will be announced separately by September 2026.
The NFVF acknowledges and understands that the unintended delays of the outcomes for PESP6 have ripple effects on applicants. The team is continuing to work tirelessly to expedite the process and remains committed to ensuring the outcomes and funding will be distributed next month.
Despite all the delays and challenges facing the organisation, the NFVF Council and staff remain committed to judiciously executing its mandate of the equitable growth of the South African audiovisual sector.
The high number of 1 787 funding applications received the highest number of applications received since the inception of PESP is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the NFVF team and points to a greater need for funding support from all other stakeholders of this sector.
Ends.
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Lerato Mokopanele
Acting Head of Operations
National Film and Video Foundation
leratom@nfvf.co.za
011483 0881
About NFVF
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa's film and video industry. The NFVF does this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of films, and the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produces industry statistics that provide both the stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.
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