The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for Production and Development cycle 1 funding applications for the 2021/2022 financial year is now open for the following funding categories:

• Development
• Production
• Post-Production
• Archive

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 – 19 April 2021

Closing date for submissions – 23 May 2021, at Midnight

Applicants need to register and complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/xaLogin/NFVF/reglogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.asx

Please take note of the following disclaimers:

1. Tier yourself accordingly
2. Carefully read the definitions of the sub categories before selecting
3. It is advisable that the main applicant applies instead of using a 3^rd party to apply on their behalf
4. Only recently certified documents will be accepted. (WITH A DATED STAMP NOT OLDER THAN 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF APPLICATION)
5. Only valid documents will be allowed (DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT EXPIRED)
6. 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.

For any queries regarding applications please contact:

Thandekile Hlatshwayo

Applications Officer

thandekiles@nfvf.co.za

011 483 0880

Or

Manti Sekwakwa

Applications Officer

mantis@nfvf.co.za

011 483 0880

Source: www.nfvf.co.za