The NFVF call for development and production funding applications is open.

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) call for development and production funding applications is open.

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for cycle 2 funding applications for the 2020/21 financial year is now open for the following funding categories:

Tiers 1 & 2 - Documentary Development (feature films and short films)

Tier 3 - Documentary Development - short films

Tiers 1 & 2 Production: Animation, Archive Funding, Feature Film - Documentary, Feature Film Fiction, Micro-Budget/Made-for-TV Movie, Short Film Documentary, Short Film Fiction, Web Series, 2 3 Part TV Length Documentary, TV Pilot, Short film - Animation

Tier 3 Production: Micro-Budget/Made-for-TV Movie, Short Film Documentary, Short Film Fiction, Web Series, Short film - Animation

Tiers 1 & 2 Post-Production: Feature Film Documentary, Feature Film Fiction

Individuals, companies and organisations may submit funding applications to the NFVF for any of the above funding categories. Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category, and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before submitting an application.

Opening date for submissions: 29 July 2020

Closing date for submissions: 23 August 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The NFVF will not open for the following funding categories for this cycle:

Fiction Development (animation, feature films, short films, and TV formats).

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

The updated 2020/21 funding caps are below:

DEVELOPMENT

CAP

TIER

Feature Film (Documentary)

R 180 000

1 and 2

Short Film (Documentary)

R 100 000

1, 2 and 3

PRODUCTION

CAP

TIER

Feature Film (Fiction)

R 1 800 000

1 and 2

Feature Film (Documentary)

R 700 000

1

R 500 000

2

R 1 000 000

1 and 2 (Co-productions only)

Made for TV Movies/Microbudget Films

R 300 000

1, 2 and 3

Short Film (Fiction)

R 250 000

1 and 2

R 200 000

3

Short Film (Documentary)

R 200 000

1 and 2

R 150 000

3

TV Format (Pilot)

R 250 000

1 and 2

2 3 Part TV Length Documentary

R 200 000

1 and 2

Feature Film (Animation)

R 1 800 000

1 and 2

Short Film (Animation)

R 550 000

1 and 2

R 350 000

3

Web-Series

R 200 000

1, 2 and 3

Please take note of the following disclaimers:

Tier yourself accordingly

Carefully read the definitions of the sub categories before selecting

It is advisable that the main applicant applies instead of using a 3rd party to apply on their behalf

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.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

For any queries regarding applications please contact:

Thandekile Hlatshwayo

Applications Officer

Email: thandekiles@nfvf.co.za

Telephone: 011 484 0880

Or

Manti Sekwakwa

Applications Coordinator

Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za

Telephone: 011 484 0880

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