NFVF Call for Film Festivals and Markets Attendance

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 promote their films and television products, share their expertise, and promote the South African film industry.

Funding Information

• International Film and Markets attendance – R50 000.00
• Local (South Africa) Film and Markets attendance – R 20 000.00
• Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category, and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before applying.

Support

• Project support is limited to:
  • Two (2) international and two (2) local festivals or markets 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

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.

Criteria

• Attendance of a film workshop
• Screening of a project
• Participation in the festival or market competition
• Nomination for an award
• Invitation to participate in a panel discussion.
• Pitching of a film at a festival or market.

For more information, visit NFVF.