Application open for Film Funding (South Africa)

The Film Cape Town seeks to support and build a thriving, inclusive, diversified, and resilient local film and media industry and in so doing to harness the enormous potential within this industry to grow jobs and help build the local economy.

The Vision underpinning the Film Strategy is to “Build a thriving, innovative, resilient and transformed film industry, positioning Cape Town as the leading film hub in Africa” through interventions such as the expansion of the film office, marketing, and communications as well as various forms of funding support through a dedicated Film Support Fund. The four pillars identified to achieve this vision are to:

• Champion ongoing skills development.
• Drive marketing and sales.
• Promote transformation within the industry.
• Facilitate the development of infrastructure.

Eligible Projects

• Production and post-production funding for short films, and feature films such as, Animation, Interactive Gaming, Live Action. Music videos, Commercials, Reality TV series.
• Film and media training initiatives.
• Film and media projects or innovative projects that are aligned with the City’s strategic objectives.
• Projects that can be honoured within the financial year. The City of Cape Town’s financial year starts annually on the 1 July and ends on the 30 June.

Ineligible Projects

• Adult Content
• Training videos or corporate videos
• Current affairs or News shows
• Purchasing of equipment/assets
• Film, Arts & Culture events

Eligibility Criteria

• They are seeking projects that align with the following criteria:
  • Projects that stimulate local economic growth and create jobs within the City of Cape Town.
  • Film and media projects that highlight and promote the unique aspects of Cape Town.
  • Initiatives that support and upskill emerging talent in the film and media sector, within Cape Town.
  • Programmes that drive sustainability, diversity, and inclusion within the local film and media landscape.
  • Projects that authentically portray Cape Town’s rich history and cultural heritage.
  • Film and media projects with the capacity to attract direct investment to the city.
• They invite eligible filmmakers and media professionals to apply and contribute to Cape Town’s vibrant creative community.

For more information, visit Film Cape Town.